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Which exercise should you prefer for a toned body? Zumba vs Pilates vs Aerobics

There is a variety of fitness workouts that one can choose from today, and hence it becomes very confusing which would work best for an individual. However, combining exercise with fun and play can make the entire process even better as you lose weight and gain laughs.

Ashima Sharda Mahindra

Updated Aug 18, 2022, 15:03 IST

Fitness workouts like Zumba, Pilates, and aerobics are not just popular with youngsters but even the aged enjoy the activity

New Delhi: For people starting their fitness journey, there are a lot of activities that can help you lose weight, maintain a good figure or physique, and tone the body.

There are popular workouts today that combine fun activities like dancing, toning, cardio, and even strength training without boring you or making you averse to exercising.

Fitness workouts like Zumba, Pilates, and aerobics are not just popular with youngsters but even the aged enjoy the activity.

Zumba

Zumba combines Latin dances along with exercises and weight training, making people perform lots of coordinated steps along with an instructor. Zumba makes the whole body work out and allows you to burn lots of calories while having fun.

Zumba increases stamina and tones muscles; it also increases body flexibility. A fast-moving session of Zumba easily helps lose 500 calories.

Aerobics

Aerobics consists of walking, swimming, cycling, and doing immense cardio workouts. It helps regulate heart health and boosts immunity. Aerobics increases good cholesterol levels and reduces sugar. It also enhances weight loss.

Pilates

Besides toning muscles, Pilates also helps boost endurance and strength. Pilates, however, needs some equipment to follow some moves along with springs and bands.

Comparison: which of the three is better for you?

While Zumba and aerobics are extensively helpful in quick weight loss, Pilates helps in building strength and toning muscles. Zumba and aerobics also let you move around, dance, and enjoy, while le Pilates is a slow-moving exercise that is done with bands.

However, while Zumba and aerobics can be performed all by yourself anywhere, Pilates needs to be done with a trainer who helps stretch according to the equipment provided in the studio.

All three exercises are great for mental and physical health and since they are done in groups, can reduce stress and anxiety and help you socialise and make friends.

They also help build immunity and improve cardiovascular and digestive systems.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.

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