pilates workout?

[sweetcandy]

does anyone here knows where pilates class is offered? Where and how much?

I heard kasi na it elongates d muscles, therefore muscles don't get bulky.

[tr|n|ty]

pilates is a very popular "workout" for models and ballerinas. i'm actually also interested. i heard my friend took a pilates class somewhere along katipunan. you can also try the manila polo club, i believe Sofia(? the only daughter of Don Jaime) Zobel has a dance school and i think they offer pilates.

[gladys]

i tried this workout and the results are really fast... it does involve a lot of stretching. the good thing about pilates is that you don't have to do a 100 or so repititions, the most you have to do is 10. it's very easy...and very effective :)

[maxinegirl]

gladys : where do you do pilates?

[SwEEtsExY]

where do they offer it sa south? alabang or makati area?!

[SwEeT_cHiNiTa]

i'm not sure. accdg to my friend, slimmers annapolis has pilates class.

[angel_princess]

Originally posted by gladys
i tried this workout and the results are really fast... it does involve a lot of stretching. the good thing about pilates is that you don't have to do a 100 or so repititions, the most you have to do is 10. it's very easy...and very effective :)

I started to do Pilates around five or six months ago and the results are amazing. I've got re-definition of the muscles in my lower body which had been non-existant since quitting competitive soccer and distance running which is fantastic :beam:! The increased flexibility is great as well and has made yoga classes more fun than painful!

Definitely recommend this form of exercise....you'll discover muscles you never knew you had when you stretch them :laugh:.

[maxinegirl]

Originally posted by angel_princess


I started to do Pilates around five or six months ago and the results are amazing. I've got re-definition of the muscles in my lower body which had been non-existant since quitting competitive soccer and distance running which is fantastic :beam:! The increased flexibility is great as well and has made yoga classes more fun than painful!

Definitely recommend this form of exercise....you'll discover muscles you never knew you had when you stretch them :laugh:.

where do you do pilates? :)

[anne_marie]

meron akong tapes ng pilates na ginagamit ko dati...yung PILATES beginner at intermediate mat workout ni Ana Caban. medyo mahirap sa umpisa pero sa kakaulit eh nagagawa ko na lahat.

nakabili rin ako ng Pilates Performer na machine, may kasama na syang video kaya iyon ang sinusundan ko. nafi-feel ko naman na effective sya dahil pagkatapos kong gamitin 'to eh feeling ko na flat na kaagad ang abs ko....hehehe!

tanong ko lang sa mga nagte-take ng pilates....ano ang mas effective yung mat workout or yung sa machine mismo o pareho mo dapat gawin?

[SwEeT_cHiNiTa]

is pilates better than yoga?

[angel_princess]

Ummm...Sydney? :*)

[SwEeT_cHiNiTa]

PePs

i've read ur posts, so i guess i'll take pilates na lang. i want to tone my midsection n strengthen my back. tama ba ako? thanks peps! :)

[angel_princess]

Originally posted by SwEeT_cHiNiTa
PePs

i've read ur posts, so i guess i'll take pilates na lang. i want to tone my midsection n strengthen my back. tama ba ako? thanks peps! :)

Pilates is great for targetting those specific areas. It's really fantastic - along with some specific ab work I do with a Swiss Ball I've finally got some semblance of abs! :laugh:

[chikkagirl]

I do Pilates in Body Studio in Pasig. It's been about 7 months since I started and I love it!!! Coupled with cardio excercise you'll really see great results.

[candy apple red]

Intriguing ha! I've been thinking of taking up Pilates din... it sounds really interesting. I think Orient Day Spa in Makati is offering classes. I went there nung summer and they mentioned they would start offering na daw.

[catya]

are they offering it at the Libis Area?

[clawed_out]

i happen to see some pilates workout accessories (pardon for the terms but i dont have any idea how are they called) being sold out on discovery channel (store) in a nearby mall....

andami rin palang gadgets nito.... i'll try visiting that store again......

[chikkagirl]

Try Body Studio in Renaissance. That's the closest one to the Libis area. For 8 sessions, its P3000.

[charming_G]

Originally posted by chikkagirl
Try Body Studio in Renaissance. That's the closest one to the Libis area. For 8 sessions, its P3000.


chikkagirl, can i ask for Body Studio's contact number? thanks!


:angel:

[ColdHeartedLisa]

Any Pilates workout class here in Mandaluyong? If any of you is interested in joining one please email me. I'd like to enroll and a workout buddy would be nice to help me get started. :D

[lila]

Ateneo's Moro Lorenzo offers pilates workout class :) You may call the university at 4266001 and ask na alang the operator to connect you sa Moro, kasi I'm not certain about the schedule, etc. :)

[blowkiss_baby]

when pilates wasn't heard of here in the philippines, i've known about it already..i think it's quite interesting...it's a plus if u have a background in ballet but i will also recommend it for other ppl who dont have any experience...

anyway, does anyone if it's offered in the alabang area? i know there are schools in makati and also in the north

i'm interested because i took up advance ballet before and i know it wouldn't be hard for me to adjust :)

[ninna__]

Orient Day Spa Corinthian Plaza with Plinky Recto

tel 8134591

PhP 1000/session for the solo classes... for a package of at least 15 sessions

for mat classes its something around PhP 3,500 yata for 12 sessions...

i find the solo class very effective... amazing actually

[Bea19]

ang mahal naman pala ng pilates. Nag inquire ako sa Makati and the price is P20000. Wala bang cheaper alternative?

[ninna__]

Originally posted by Bea19
ang mahal naman pala ng pilates. Nag inquire ako sa Makati and the price is P20000. Wala bang cheaper alternative?

try yoga

[grais]

ive been doing pilates since forever and i have to agree with everyone here. its truly very effective, and another thing i like about it is that it makes you stronger without the bulky muscles. this is especially nice for petites like me =)

since im a student, i dont get to work out as much anymore but i try to do the matwork on my own. its risky, i suppose, but just be cautious and be very aware of your posture at all times and youll be fine. but of course, nothing beats having a one-on-one trainer.

oh, and dont forget to breathe right! =)

[twixz]

Does anybody know where I can buy the Magic Circle or Big O here in the Philippines? How much?
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[misbee]

which is better ba yoga or pilates? i was thinking of joining a group class on either yoga or pilates but i was wondering for a newbie like me which is more recommended. i just want to tone my abs section.

i actually bought myself a "crunch fat burning yoga" to just try it out and just to get a feel before i enroll in the gym. i have to say i was sore :( but i felt good though after the workout.

i haven't tried pilates though but ive heard so much about it.

[angel_princess]

I have, since starting pilates, become quite proficient on the Reformer Machine and am able to do alot of the core-stability work with the added effort of a magic circle. If they offer Group Reformer Classes in the pilates studios in Manila, I definitely suggest that people give them a go.

[twixz]

angel_princess: would you know any shop in Manila that sells the Magic Circle? How about in L.A., California?

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[Bea19]

Baka naman may alam kayong credible na pilates class sa Alabang or Las Pinas. Gusto ko talaga sya itry para ma strengthen ang back ko e ang alam ko lang sa Makati. Pls help naman atska sana yung affordable. Thanks!

[Bea19]

;) wala pa bang nakakaalam ng pilates workout near sa South?

[tin28]

sa Powerdance meron silang pilates class

Bea19 -try mo sa slimmers alabang o kaya sa pasay road...alam ko meron sila dun eh...

[Bea19]

Thanks! kaya lang nakaktakot sa Slimmer's Alabang e. Di magaling mga tao dun.

[caila007]

do u know some who offer pilates here in cebu?

[tin28]

Originally posted by Bea19
Thanks! kaya lang nakaktakot sa Slimmer's Alabang e. Di magaling mga tao dun.
palpak ba sila ???
di ko kasi alam dahil sa mega ako eh...
have u tried golds or fitness first???

[Bea19]

Gusto ko sana yung naka focus lang sa Pilates, mahrap kse sa ibang gyms hindi na susupervise yung students. takot ko baka mainjure ako hehe

[stellar_077]

I have one of those Pilates home videos, so i do Pilates at home. It's supposed to be good for the back and the abs raw. Medyo mahirap siya at first..pero after a while you get to do the hard exercises with a lot more ease. It feels good afterwards, you feel more energized, and super straight posture ka pagkatapos...

[tostitos]

:rolleyes: is it true!? kasi my friend told me nakakatangkad daw un kasi lagi raw stretch ng stretch.. comment naman oh.. :)

[iritada]

So pilates strenghtens the back and abs? I have scoliosis
kasi eh, should i practice pilates then?


I'm from qc, and for those interested, i think there's a
powerdance studio in q.ave.

[Tabduri]

Originally posted by Bea19
Gusto ko sana yung naka focus lang sa Pilates, mahrap kse sa ibang gyms hindi na susupervise yung students. takot ko baka mainjure ako hehe

work on your balance first. most injuries arise when folks have poor balance. they tend to overwork their muscles. balance, proper breathing and smooth motion.

[nailbiter]

bumping this old thread. any updates on rates, classes, instructors?

[sweet_angel79]

which one is better yoga or pilates???

I've tried YOGA before...

which one is more effective.. i want to enroll in a class whichever is more effective

[SuGarPluMBeAvEr]

Originally posted by twixz
Does anybody know where I can buy the Magic Circle or Big O here in the Philippines? How much?
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is that like the body ring from living arts? if so, you can find em at GNC rockwell / megamall/ greenbelt

[bluelace]

Hi,

Pilates is recommended for those who have scoliosis. My friend takes classes with Cecille Sicangco. Cecille used to be the lead soloist for Ballet Philippines and one of the first to be licensed to be a pilates instructor. If you enroll in a pilates class, make sure that your instructor is licensed because pilates deals a lot with your spine and it might get really ugly if your instructor is not properly trained.

Cecille Sicangco's studio is at Puso Reposo. It's along Reposo St. in Makati.

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[sentiments]

medyo interested din ako sa pilates since i joined the pilates classes at fitness first dati.... i sooo love it pero nde kc ako convinced...gusto ko kc sana *** talagang certified *** instructor...anyway, dami kong adlib noh :D? i came across plinky recto's pilates gym sa makati.....eto details:

hotline : 436.2617
add: unit 107 ground floor, 1st midland condominium, gamboa st. legaspi vill, makati.... (medyo tabi sya ng hair bytes and nail spa)
website: www.plinkyrecto.com
gym name: bodyworker


rates:
for 1 on 1 w/ equipments: should be 15 sessions

- JR instructor - 1,000 per session
- Linda (certified) - 1,200 per session
- Plinky recto (certified) - 1,350 per session


for mat work :

- 450 per session
- should be 12 sessions
- sched is T-TH - 7:00 - 8:00 pm
M-W - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- 450 x 12 = 5,400 pesoses.... good for 1 1/2 months....


antay ko lang 13th month pay ko tapos enroll na me..... hehe... tara na!

[!@#$%^&]

fitness first has pilates classes. joined once and it was ok. i think the schedule in FF makati is tuesdays and thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

am trying their yoga class tonight.

[sneezy]

sentiments,
i strongly suggest you get linda or plinky, else kung sa junior instructors ka lang, go to b+b studio na lang sa the fort.

[Artemis]

I do Pilates at home. I just don't have the machines for it. But I got the bands and ball and mat. It works pretty well for me. I also tried the vcds of diane ramirez. they're ok. the impt thing is, my midsection is toned at all times. I save money and travel time by doing this. People say I look leaner and longer. Just what I wanted. :D

[Bea19]

Pag gusto ko ng personalized session with machines...how much per month should i allot as my budget for pilates? entry level employee lang kse ako.

[petalsOFtheBLUE]

may pilates classes ba dito sa manila? or cardio kickbox? help

[shaggyrae]

hi people!

WOULD YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY THAT ELASTIC, STRETCHABLE BAND which is usually used in pilates work out? band lang sya, as in, parang rubber na stretchable. usually, nilalagay yun sa feet, tapos hihilahin mo ng arms mo, so para may pressure.

any info? thanks in advance!

[Artemis]

It's locally available at most GNC outlets. Includes 3 bands of varying resistance and an exercise tape. If you have the discipline to work out with it for around 30 mins a day, then i think it's a great buy. :)

[MsJAM]

"rates:
for 1 on 1 w/ equipments: should be 15 sessions

- JR instructor - 1,000 per session
- Linda (certified) - 1,200 per session
- Plinky recto (certified) - 1,350 per session


for mat work :

- 450 per session
- should be 12 sessions
- sched is T-TH - 7:00 - 8:00 pm
M-W - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- 450 x 12 = 5,400 pesoses.... good for 1 1/2 months...."

Wow! I cannot believe people actually pay that much money for a workout, especially the one on one, very expensive. Mag-jump rope na lang??

My yoga instructor charges only $24/month twice a week pa yon. Pilates here cost $12 per session or $100/ month unlimited sessions . So if you do pilates one on one, you're looking at spending about $100 a month there in the Phils.

Yoga works better for me than pilates, I don't know why. I am more 'sore' after my yoga workout rather than when I do my pilates, maybe its the teacher? Mas masrap ang feeling ko the next day after doing yoga.