NBC 6 Fit Club - Week Seven

If you're looking for a low-impact workout to get in shape, Pilates is an efficient way to build long, lean muscles.  During Week Seven of the NBC 6 Fit Club Challenge, Bratton shows Nick and Jacque a series of exercises using body weight as resistance.

"Pilates is a total body conditioning exercise method combining flexibility and strength," said Janine Bratton, trainer at CHRISTUS Louisiana Athletic Club.  "You use your body as an integrated unit which is like one piece. It creates long, flexible strength and core strength."

Nick and Jacque found out it's not as easy as it looks.

Watch the video and see for yourself.

Trainer Janine also offers some great tips for substituting healthy options for your favorite foods.

Favorite Foods                  Healthier Alternative

Apple Pie                            Apple w/Cinnamon & Sugar Substitute

Regular Chips                      Baked Chips

Ice Cream                           Low fat Yogurt

Steak                                  Sirloin Steak

Baked Potato                       Sweet Potato

White Pasta/Bread               Wheat Pasta/Bread

White Rice                          Brown Rice

Iceberg Lettuce                   Spinach or Romaine Lettuce

Whole Dairy                        One percent dairy

Whole Eggs                         Egg Whites

Saltine Crackers                   Wheat Thins or Triscuits

Fruit Juice                           Whole Fruit