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happy35
happy35 Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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Hi, has anyone used a Pilates machine? If you have what did you think of it?

I am considering buying one as I would like to lose a few pounds, am not overweight but am more than I would like. My main aim is to tone up and get a bit of muscle definition.

thanks

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  • Linda32
    Linda32 Posts: 4,385 Forumite
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    I have never used a machine but I have been to a class. It is very good for toning up and muscle definition. I certainly noticed a difference in how I stood and moved.

    You will ache in places and ways you didn't know you had :D and like anything new, the second day is worse! Personally I wouldn't do the plank until you have been doing pilates for a few months if I were you. :o
  • ~Chameleon~
    ~Chameleon~ Posts: 11,956 Forumite
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    I've never heard of a pilates machine and have family in the fitness industry!

    Would be far better going to class as Linda says above. It's a great way to tone up overall.

    PS Linda - I can hold currently a 3 minute straight plank :p
    “You can please some of the people some of the time, all of the people some of the time, some of the people all of the time, but you can never please all of the people all of the time.”
  • jinnywren
    jinnywren Posts: 219 Forumite
    Bought the Pilates Reformer from TV sales. Wouldn't waste your money. Too fiddly and never know if you have adjusted the straps/ ropes correctly. Better to go to a class. HTH's
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