Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Asked 6 months ago

Is reformer pilates good for weight loss?

I'm looking for new ways to get fit and lose weight, and my gym just started offering reformer pilates classes. It looks interesting, but I'm not sure how effective it is for weight loss. Is reformer pilates good for weight loss?

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Rahul Kapoor Rahul Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, watching people do reformer pilates on Instagram makes me tired. I tried it once thinking it would be easy stretching, but my core was burning for three days straight. It definitely burns calories, but my sleep-deprived brain still prefers a nap.

Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I started reformer pilates six months ago to lose some weight post-injury. While it really toned up my body and improved my posture, I only saw real weight loss when I started managing my diet alongside it. It is amazing for strength, though!

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Arjun Banerjee Arjun Banerjee Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Don't stress too much about burning maximum calories in every workout. Reformer pilates is excellent for your joint health and building deep core strength, which prevents injuries. Focus on how strong you feel, and the weight loss will naturally follow.

Meenakshi Sharma Meenakshi Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Any exercise like pilates will help, but remember that weight loss is mostly what you eat. You can do all the reformer sessions you want, but you need a balanced, portion-controlled diet. Pair your pilates sessions with clean, protein-rich vegetarian meals.

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Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Let's be real, reformer pilates is great for toning and flexibility, but it is quite expensive in major cities. If your goal is purely quick weight loss, a mix of cardio and heavy strength training with a calorie deficit is much more efficient and practical.

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