When fat loss is the goal, there are 101 fitness routines many people try with the hope of losing fat in no time.

However, one mistake many people make is thinking that engaging in cardio (running, jogging, treadmill or Zumba etc.) is a rule of thumb, and possibly the best way to lose weight. From a pure fat loss standpoint, the truth is that cardio is not a must. In fact, it’s actually overrated when you really look at it.

Scientific studies have shown that cardio is not the best workout routine for losing fat.

Not only does a typical cardio session not burn nearly as many calories as most people think, but your body will also compensate later on by reducing levels of NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) which brings the number down further. Not to mention the appetite stimulating effect of cardio on top of that.

Well, that is exactly what this post is designed to walk you through, as we ignite your interest and keep you on track about how reformer Pilates can help in weight loss.

Before we dive deep into answering the question of how reformer Pilates can help in weight loss, here are some common pitfalls you should avoid when weight loss is your goal.

1. Cardio isn’t the best exercise for overweight individuals

Yes, you read that right, just in case you have been engaging in various cardio exercises, and hoping to lose weight, such exercises may rather turn out to be injurious if you are overweight. The reason for this is that overweight people are easily exposed to various kinds of injuries such as slipped discs, dislocation around your knees and ankles while doing them. 

Well, just as this post promises to be an eye-opener for you, reformer Pilates happens to be the best and safest fitness routine for overweight people because it is not a high impact exercise that puts so much pressure on your joints.

Instead, with some low-impact reformer Pilates routine, you can easily build lean muscles, improve posture, burn fat, tone up, as well as maintain a healthy weight without the risk of injury.

2. Most gym exercises are not meant for overweight individuals

Well, although most gym routines are designed to promote fitness and in most cases, a healthy weight, but the bitter truth is that most gym exercises, which are meant for weight loss can’t be done by individuals who are overweight.

The reason form this is very obvious; overweight individuals don’t have the much needed flexibility to carry out exercises like squats, deadlifts, etc. However, the good news is that reformer Pilates requires very little or zero level of flexibility for an overweight individual to engage in it.

3. How Pilates can help in weight loss

Among the various kinds of Pilates equipment, Reformer Pilates happens to be the most versatile equipment for a good reason.

Without exaggeration, the Reformer, just as the name suggests, is a complete transformational piece of equipment that usually fulfills its promise of bringing a dramatic change to your body when you work with it.

Below are some of the benefits of using Pilates Reformer:-

1. This low-impact workout is comprised of a series of core exercises that helps flatten and tone your mid-section, as well as stabilize and support your spine and back. The slow and steady series of compound movements on the Reformer help you burn excess fat in your body.

2. Both the equipment and the exercises can be modified and adjusted to any ‘body’, which makes it perfect for those looking to tone up, correct posture, rehab from an injury, train for a particular hobby or sport, or for those looking for low impact, full-body workout.

3. The springs in the Reformer allow you to adjust resistance on the carriage, which will be pushed and pulled along the frame by your own body weight and strength. The resistance can be increased or decreased as per a person’s fitness level and body type.

4. Pilates reformer work focuses on core strength and proper muscle engagement which improves athletic performance, backpain, injury recovery, weight loss, balance, bone density and posture to name a few. It is a movement system designed to better our everyday life and well-being.

5. The reformer accommodates a full range of motion, which is great for increasing flexibility while building strength. The pushing and pulling with the arms and legs against the resistance of the springs, carriage and body weight makes this a unique strength-building full-body workout that’s different from the regular gym workout.

6. In fact, the reformer is used not only by ordinary people looking to strengthen their core and lose fat, but also by elite athletes for training and injury rehabilitation.

Wrap up

Being overweight isn’t a dead end. By engaging in Pilates under an experienced and well-seasoned Pilates instructor, you can keep your waist size at the level you desire.

So, if you have been considering making the move, kindly whatsapp us on 7030051818 today to join our dedicated reformer Pilates classes in Andheri (West), Mumbai and Goa, and you’ll see all your weight loss goals come true.