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pixiechic said: "hello! nice to meet you :) pilates is a really good way to exercise. just for general fitness most doctors suggest that you get 20-30 minutes of exercise every day, regardless of whether or not you are trying to lose weight. cardio will help burn extra calories, so is worth doing."

determinedtolose said: "YOu really should do cardio for about 30-45 min a day to help with fat burn and keeping the metabolism up. As far as sweating....yes you do need to drink plenty of water and the further you go down the road doing your cardio on a daily basis you will notice you may be sweating a little more than what you use to. I was never a sweating type, but now I have noticed a little bit more than I use to."

cvalh said: "different people sweat different amounts. make sure you're drinking enough water... if you still don't sweat, it doesn't necessarilly mean you aren't working hard enough. I don't sweat much either."

Leah20 said: "Just had a few quick questions for anyone who might know. I've done pilates a few times and I kind of like it. Is it going to help me lose weight though? Or will it just tone me? Do I need to combine cardio with this to get results? By the way, i'm 20, 5'7 and 140 lbs. I would like to lose 20 lbs off my hips and tummy. Also, whenever I exercise, even hard for an hour. I don't sweat. What's up with that? I feel like i'm working reallly hard. I get a little damp under my arms and thats it. I have never in my life had sweat rolling off my face. Am I not working hard enough or what? If anyone can help that would be great Thanks Leah"