3 Reasons Why Young Adults Should Give Hot Pilates A Try
At one time, and not that long ago, nobody had ever heard of Pilates. This means that Pilates is still in its youth and will see a lot of innovation for improved benefits as time marches on. Hot Pilates is the current rage, and it’s helping young adults across the globe.
While there are more than three benefits to hot Pilates, the three biggest benefits are weight loss, increased muscle tone, and improved mood. Who in the world would not want those three benefits! We will break them down, but before we do so, there is one often-overlooked benefit to hot Pilates that many readers would appreciate.
The often overlooked benefit to hot Pilates is that you never need to be the strongest or fastest, or the one with the most rhythm. This accept-all vibe is great for the not-so-athletic as well as the introverts. And if you like creativity, you will enjoy your hot Pilates class even more. Now let’s look at the details for the three aforementioned big benefits to hot Pilates.
1- Weight Loss
We’ll start with weight loss as this will be the number one priority for most young adults taking hot Pilates. The reason you lose more weight with hot Pilates is simply because the extra heat leads to you burning more calories. The temperature setting will change based on the class, but you should expect a temperature somewhere between 80 and 95 degrees with about 50% humidity. The secret to making sure the weight stays off is to drink a lot of water before and after class. Water is filling. Since you will be hungry after burning so many calories, the pre-game water will help limit the urge to feast after the workout, and the post-game water will simply fill you up. If you find this challenging, stay focused and fight through it for the first 30 days. After that, it will become a natural habit and should be easy.
2- Muscle Tone
The second benefit to hot Pilates is improved muscle tone. As we all know, muscle tone is easy on the eyes, and most people like to feel attractive. Many people will find that the improved muscle tone around their core is their favorite specific benefit of hot Pilates. When you go to the beach or pool, you’re likely to turn a few heads. On top of that, having muscle tone simply feels good.
3- Mood Boost
The third big benefit to hot Pilates is an improved mood. The hot environment will lead to more detoxification versus a normal workout. Toxins will be removed, and stress will be reduced and possibly even eliminated, at least for a few hours. It’s the best natural high a human being can experience. Not only does your skin glow, but you’re going to feel incredibly relaxed. This, in turn, will often lead to better and non-impulsive decision-making.
In all, think of going to a hot Pilates class as the polar opposite of going to a bar and drinking alcohol. Instead of adding toxins, putting on calories, and becoming depressed, you are shedding toxins, burning calories, and improving your mood. That sounds like a big win.
