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PILATES: Can it shrink your waist (given you are maintaining or losing weight)?
Okay, so if I eat enough calories to only maintain my weight, can I shrink my waist circumference by doing core Pilates? Does using the core muscles in itself cause your waist to get smaller?
(I understand that fat and muscle are not interchangeable and that they do not turn into one another.)
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- .Lv 71 year agoFavorite Answer
Yes, doing strength work, pilates, or yoga can build/firm your muscles so your body appears more tight and compact. Yes, if you work the muscles around your waist, they will eventually cause your waist to appear more defined.
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"Make sure you work out your transverse abdominals. Your transverse abdominals work as your body’s natural corset and so with enough work in this area you can achieve a smaller waist. Pilates does a lot of work that focuses on the transverse abdominals and therefore can be a very effective method."
