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Does anyone here do Pilates, either mat and/or studio? It's not cardio but I really like it for well being (as much as I dread going into the studio- it's hard!) I'm going to start some mat exercises at home as soon as my instructor confirms that my form is correct.
MrsK7 did but now, we both go to Body Pump instead. It’s high intensity and has given back muscle mass that I thought was gone. We absolutely love it and she likes it more than Pilates. That said, anything you do for exercise works!
I have taken Pilates and love how quickly it strengthens my core. I have found that yoga has really helped with that also, especially if you are holding the pose. The Y in my area has a Yogalates class that combines both. Another great thing about both of these, you need very little room to do them.
Does anyone here do Pilates, either mat and/or studio? It's not cardio but I really like it for well being (as much as I dread going into the studio- it's hard!) I'm going to start some mat exercises at home as soon as my instructor confirms that my form is correct.
It looks hard, but seeing that someone in my age group (you) is doing it, I'm now a little curious. It builds strength, right? I am interested in that.
Do they have classes for people of a certain age, or is everyone thrown in together?
I have a personal 1:1 instructor, it's not a class. You might be thinking of aerial silks, which is the hanging from the ceiling, etc.
I told the I had to go very slowly, that I'm old and stiff. The initial instructor was just too fast so she handed me off to one who is closer to my age and I do take rests. It certainly builds strength, especially in the core and helps with limberness. If a movement hurts, it's canceled. I am the oldest student there but am making progress. The strengthening helps with balance, too.
I go twice a week to the studio for $560/mnth. I am starting this week with mat (not studio) work at home, which is new for me.
I recommend The Pilates Body book, It's the gold standard and will give you a sense of the vocabulary and goals.
It looks hard, but seeing that someone in my age group (you) is doing it, I'm now a little curious. It builds strength, right? I am interested in that.
Do they have classes for people of a certain age, or is everyone thrown in together?
Maybe start off with Yoga first and then move to Pilates.
Weight lifting will help you build strength.
I do some weight machines at the gym but have to focus on core strength in Pilates and not rely on arms and legs muscles.
Yoga would be cheaper but I don't find any of it to speak to me. There's a lot of yoga where I live but I'm not interested in the mental part (or chanting or such).
I have a personal 1:1 instructor, it's not a class. You might be thinking of aerial silks, which is the hanging from the ceiling, etc.
I told the I had to go very slowly, that I'm old and stiff. The initial instructor was just too fast so she handed me off to one who is closer to my age and I do take rests. It certainly builds strength, especially in the core and helps with limberness. If a movement hurts, it's canceled. I am the oldest student there but am making progress. The strengthening helps with balance, too.
I go twice a week to the studio for $560/mnth. I am starting this week with mat (not studio) work at home, which is new for me.
I recommend The Pilates Body book, It's the gold standard and will give you a sense of the vocabulary and goals.
DEFINITELY NOT think of the bolded. I never even heard of such a thing!
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