I love Pilates!!!! I don't know how many calories it helps burn in particular -- but I'll share why I like it.
1. It builds lean muscle. I am only 5 feet tall and lots of workout programs build bulky muscle that just makes me look bigger. I wanted to lose weight and look thinner -- not heavier.
2. There are varying levels of difficulty -- and you can modify the workout and build up as you get stronger.
3. It's not the jumping around hard-on-your-joints type of a workout that a very out of shape person could not do -- or someone who is having an IBS flare up could not do. This is something that makes me feel better.
4. The history of this program is what dancers (ballet) used to get in shape. There is nothing questionable to make me wonder if I should or should not use it as a Christian.
I am using Mari Windsors DVD's and loving them -- and getting stronger all the time. I haven't been very consistent -- but when I am -- it feels so good. If you have any questions about them -- let me know. I'd be glad to help - if I can.
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Re: Burn 25 cal a min. with pilates - it's gentle yoga-type stretches
If you have any questions about them -- let me know. I'd be glad to help - if I can. 
