Pilates, similar to yoga in its concentration on breathing, was developed by Joseph Pilates in just the past century. While it’s rare to break much of a sweat during a session, with its focus on major muscle groups and slow, intentional movements, Pilates has become a popular practice for effecting weight loss. “Pilates can help to build and maintain lean muscle mass while you are losing weight, realign posture as the body’s center of gravity…