Celebs that Practice Pilates
Let's face it. We may say we're not inspired by celebrities because they get to hire the best trainers and the best chefs. But at the end of the day they still have to eat the food and do all the workouts. Or they might lose their jobs. I'm sure if I was told I'd make $200K for a month of work if my body was rockin' hot...my body would be rockin' hot. So here are 10 celebs that seem to practice Pilates pretty regularly.
- Reese Witherspoon
- Mandy Moore
- Madonna
- Kate Walsh
- Miley Cyrus (is she still considered a celeb? I'm not sure...)
- Hilary Duff
- Pippa Middleton (she's related to royalty. Does that count?)
- Miranda Kerr
- Vanessa Hudgens
- Kate Winslet
- Ashley Green
- Kate Hudson
- Anna Faris (one of my faves!)
- Emily Blunt
- Daisy Fluentes
The Benefits
What Pilates Is Not
For the sake of full disclosure, you should understand what Pilates will not do so you understand how to supplement.
Pilates is best used after other forms of training to increase flexibility and balance. This is one of the reasons you'll often see runners practicing Pilates. There is only modest evidence that muscular endurance will be improved. If you prefer a more muscular defined look, you'll need to lift heavy weights.
If you are looking to lose a significant amount of weight, Pilates will not do it. You'll still need to do cardio - running, walking, dancing, kick boxing - in order to see the pounds peel off.
Fun Facts
- Pilates is a combination of gymnastics, martial arts, yoga and dance
- Based on six key principles: centering, concentration, control, precision, flow, and breath
- Can be practiced with no equipment such as on a mat or with equipment such as a reformer (I love my reformer! So does Jeffrey the Cat)
- Pilates was practiced almost entirely by dancers until the 1980s..it wasn't until the 90s that Pilates became more mainstream
Small Talk
Do you practice Pilates? Do you like to read scientific articles/journals? Do you have to get CEUs for a certification/license that you hold?
Mat Pilates also really helps postural imbalance and as I notice also (personally and professionally) having done/taught Mat Pilates since 2000
ReplyDeletethat the concepts really help for core engagement during other activities such as resistance training.
Great points Dawn! The reason I didn't put anything down about the core is because the scientific research that I read (oddly) didn't say anything about it. All of the articles broke the core down into sections of the back, abs, etc. and there was no evidence to suggest that your obliques would be improved. However, all of the other areas that make up your core saw improvement. I should note that I focused on research on healthy people (not a lot of research for that) as opposed to other populations.
Deletevery true and pilates is great for the core and all those small muscles. plus, i'm a sucker for celeb gossip...soo...hehe. :) that said, hate me if u must, but i will forever be a miley fan...so yes, a celeb she is. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm just not a fan off that short super blonde haicut she's been doing. I don't think it's flattering at all.
DeleteI love pilates. I used to do it for a while many years ago and definitely felt like it made me so much more aware of my posture, alignment and how I carry my body. It's also great for muscle stabilization and yes, the list of celebrity endorsers is a draw. I don't do it much anymore except for some mat exercises on my own but would love to get back to a studio. I think it's great that you're becoming a certified instructor!
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you do it much anymore? Is it because you prefer the reformer in a studio?
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