⋆ ˚。⋆୨୧˚ what's the hype around pilates about? 🪷🧘🏼♀️🎀 ~ a thread !! •₊ ˚
this thread aims to highlight what pilates does for you and debunk some myths. i hope this helps, so enjoy !! <3
ohhh i have so much info about different vs diets bc each model has a different diet like giselle bunchden is mainly plant based while jasmine tookes loves eggs and bacon for breakfast !! idk if i should make a little thread
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to try, to start something new, to heal, to evolve, to become the person you want to be, to let go of the versions of you that don't enable you to flourish, to break unhealthy cycles, to continue to grow
@mareeariaa
she’s a liar and a known fraud a lot of people on reddit suspect she’s bulimic as well but i don’t like to make assumptions abt other people’s ed’s but i find her very gross selling meal plans with under 1000 cals then lying about eating 3k :(
୨୧ pilates has boosted in popularity since covid. this caused a hiatus in many people’s fitness programs and the lack of high-intensity exercise opened people’s eyes and showcased how it’s more important to workout smarter, not harder.
@m1ffis
her name’s cathryn li btw she has rlly strict macros control + training program and has been training for years and has a rlly low bf so i’d aim more towards her body fat rather than bmi !!
୨୧ joseph pilates developed the “pilates method” during ww1 to help those that were injured and still wanted to exercise. he used the springs from a hospital bed for resistance. later on he connected with new york ballet, establishing a connection between pilates & dance.
୨୧ to add to this, it’s important to note that many peer-reviewed studies have shown that excessive and frequent high-intensity workouts burn out our joints and bodies hormonally, and they’re not the “key” for fat loss and body recomposition
@kyosdiary
a whole egg is better bc the healthy fats from the yolk increase satiety !! yes they’re more caloric but they’re more filling…egg whites are useful too like an egg white omelette with spinach & avo is lovely
୨୧ most pilates classes are low impact and low stress; limiting high-impact moves while focusing on strength, endurance, muscle engagement and body awareness can be very beneficial specifically for individuals with joint pain or excessive stress.
୨୧ pilates can give untrained individuals and people who are not consistent with their exercise routine strength and potentially muscle gain, which obviously depends mostly on their diet.
@cinnabonblonde
focus on protein, not a huge calorie deficit about 5-10%, use body weight for excercises such as plies, squats and lunges & ankle weights for inner thigh lifts + circles
୨୧ nowadays there are so many different types of pilates ranging from classical to modern takes of pilates. there’s mat pilates, reformer pilates, tower pilates, chair pilates, cadillac pilates and barrel pilates.
୨୧ pilates can result in the neuromuscular reeducation of your abdominal muscles. pilates prioritizes a lot of core work paired with breath work allowing you to improve the mind-body connection. this might cause some newfound strength and even in some cases hypertrophy.
୨୧ you might not see significant changes in your muscles. most pilates exercises target your type 1 aka endurance fibers and they don’t provide enough resistance for hypertrophy or visible muscle changes.
@changkyuncals
it’s so weird how she’s being monitored by professionals yet with her history of having an ed they tell her it’s okay to fast & remain in a state of ketosis
୨୧ pilates can be a safe and efficient way to establish a fitness routine specifically when under the guidance of a professional pilates instructor (in-person classes)
୨୧ type 1 muscle fibers are slow to fatigue and can be tapped back into after a few moments of rest. the type of activities that use these fibers are usually long walks, long jogs and long bikes.
୨୧ pilates can improve mobility and stability while reducing systemic stress and inflammation. your sympathetic nervous system won’t be activated and your body will feel safe.
@limarexic
unfortunately her body probably got used to being in that state like our bodies have the capacity to adapt to most things like if u maintain the same weight for 2 years it’s like your base weight that’s why losing is very hard for some if they’ve been overweight their entire life
@cloudcalsxo
@changkyuncals
her diet is extremely low carb she’s probably in a constant state of ketosis so whoever is monitoring her weight gain journey is a bad professional
@luciianyy
@fleuryea
the only thing that will make ur legs look “toned” is weight training (building muscle) and losing body fat (eating enough protein while in a caloric deficit) it takes a lot of consistency and you cannot spot reduce but walking definitely help me and i carry my weight on my legs
i thought she was my friend :(( this is so upsetting esp bc the body she called "average" isn't even hers like that influencer has worked too hard to be called average bc she literally isn't
Just found out a moot was catfishing lol. They deactivated but basically they were posting their “fitness transformation” taking pictures from influencer @/angievarona be careful guys.
୨୧ adittionaly pilates targets your abdominal muscles a lot like i said and ideally, you would train them until or close to failure for hypertrophy, but just like any muscle group they need rest. otherwise inflammation might occur, as well as many other issues such as back pain.
@cinnamius
i think between 12-15% and u probably feel like it's higher bc the lack of muscle definition bc that gives u a "lean look" but ur definitely in the athletic-essential range
@featherrlight
i think it’s all about portion control yes u can go above the serving size but it should be in moderation like i always go past the serving size with veggies and stuff but like w stuff like nuts that’s the portion that u should have like 1/4 cup or 30g
@orth0girl
it’s like an infinite cycle it’s the same lie that i used to tell myself “i’ll be happy when i reach my gw” until i kept lowering it until i got hospitalized 😭😭
୨୧ overflexing and overtraining your muscles is not recommended. constantly sucking in or engaging your core isn’t the most effective way of building strength or training your abdominals.
୨୧ there’s also a lot of myths surrounding pilates and i will analyze them further in order to debunk or adequately explain why they’re not entirely true.
୨୧ first of all the length of muscle is fixed, your muscles are anchored to the bone at the proximal attachment sites. it will achieve the illusion of looking longer since it will help you maintain “lean” looking muscles instead of “bulky” looking ones.