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asilmegan34
asilmegan34 Posts: 256 Member
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One of the fitness DVDs I am alternating between is a Prenatal Pilates one. I did the exercises this morning, and could feel it in my muscles but wasn't getting my heart rate up really. Is that common for pilates? Has anyone had luck with pilates toning their body? I really want to work on strengthening my arms and back.

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  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
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    I once tried regular pilates.
    I couldn't move for a few days afterwards.
    ... I've not tried it since.
  • sara_m83
    sara_m83 Posts: 545 Member
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    Pilates is a low-intensity exercise, during which I rarely get my heart rate above 100 bpm. It is not cardio focused, but it is very good for strengthening your core and most importantly your pelvic floor, which makes it worthwhile to do while pregnant even if it's not helping burn many calories.
  • lina011
    lina011 Posts: 427 Member
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    Pilates won't get your heart rate up , try some body weight exercise and throw in some cardio walking

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