What's the difference between Pilates and Yoga?
1, Yoga and Pilates both combine stretching and breathing, so they look alike. But there are still some differences between the two. Compared with yoga, Pilates moves faster and each movement lasts shorter.
2. Pilates and yoga breathe differently. Pilates breathing only needs to focus on the chest position, so that the front and back sides of the chest can be enlarged by breathing, while maintaining the integrity of the waist. The breathing mode of yoga is to stay in the abdomen, so the difference between Pilates and yoga lies in the difference in movement and breathing.
Which is better to lose weight, Pilates or Yoga?
Pilates and yoga both have the effect of losing weight, but when it comes to which one is better, I think it is Pilates. Because Pilates combines more stretching exercises, the exercise frequency is faster than yoga. When practicing Pilates, you need to resist great physical resistance, which consumes much more calories than yoga. Doing Pilates for 30 minutes can burn at least 300 calories, so Pilates is a good choice for friends who want to lose weight.
Although yoga includes many postures, different postures can exercise for body parts, consume body heat, massage body glands and promote metabolism. Yoga is not as effective as Pilates in reducing weight, but it is more suitable for self-cultivation and improving temperament and physical beauty.
What should I pay attention to when practicing Pilates?
1. Practicing Pilates is basically done on the mat. It is best to wear clothes that are conducive to activities and take off your shoes and socks! Beginners can practice Pilates two or three times a week, not too often.
2, the breathing depth should not be too strong, the action of practicing Pilates should be consistent with the breathing speed, and you can't hold your breath. Exhale during exercise and inhale during rest, which is more helpful to relax muscles.
Don't eat for two hours before and after exercise. Friends who practice Pilates should pay attention to this. So pilates is best practiced two hours after meals, and then you can't eat!
4. Drink less water during pilates. You can drink, but you'd better drink less and slowly. Also, don't drink cold water, or it will stimulate your heart.
The benefits of practicing Pilates
Pilates can have a lightning figure without a lot of practice, improve posture, enhance flexibility and agility, and relieve backache caused by poor posture.