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Is Pilates good for weight loss

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Is Pilates good for weight loss?

It helps, but maybe not the way you'd expect.

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Calories: modest

About 250 to 330 an hour for a 180 lb person, like brisk walking.

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Strength: great

Core, posture, balance and flexibility all improve.

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Low impact

A gentle way to build strength if running hurts your joints.

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Pair it up

Add daily walks and a calorie deficit for real fat loss.

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Show up often

The workout you enjoy is the one that works.

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Pilates builds strength, posture and core control, but it burns fewer calories than cardio. Here's how it fits into a weight-loss plan.

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