At Croydon Pilates, we aim to work on your fitness goals and also give you the right advice for what these goals are. If losing weight around your tummy is one of your aims with starting Pilates, we would recommend that Pilates alone will not be the answer.
Pilates can be a helpful component of a fitness routine aimed at losing tummy fat, but it’s important to have realistic expectations and understand how fat loss works.
Tips On How To Lose Tummy Fat
Combine Pilates with Cardiovascular Exercise: such as Swimming, cycling, running and even walking can help increase your calorie burn and promote fat loss.
Healthy Balanced Diet: Eating a balanced diet with a calorie deficit is crucial for losing body fat. Reducing processed foods and added sugars is very important while focusing on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
Consistency of exercise: Regular Pilates practice, along with a consistent exercise routine and healthy eating with contribute to seeing positive results.
Whole-Body Workouts: Pilates works the entire body, which in turn helps in building lean muscle mass. Your metabolic rate can increase when we have more muscle mass which in turn helps you burn more calories even at rest.
How Pilates Can Help with Fat Loss
Calorie Burning: Although Pilates is not high intensity, like doing a Zumba class, it still burns calories and can contribute to overall fat loss when it is used in conjunction with a healthy diet.
Core Strengthening: Pilates is fantastic for strengthening the core muscles, which includes the abdominals, pelvic floor and deep back muscles, which can lead to a toned and tighter midsection.
Better Posture: A stronger core can improve one’s posture, which can make your stomach appear flatter.
Mental Health and Stress Reduction: Pilates can reduce stress, which can help improve your general mental health. High stress levels are also linked to weight gain, particularly around the abdomen.
So, while Pilates itself may not be the fastest way to lose tummy fat, it is an effective part of an overall fitness and wellbeing program. By combining Pilates with cardiovascular exercise, a healthy diet, and regular practice, you can achieve a flatter, more toned stomach over time at Croydon Pilates.
