Quite sedentary work but am active outside of work with jogging/walking 5 days a week, a couple of swims a week and busy running round with 3 x kids.
Have had on-going back issues. Was a huge yoga goer which I have done for years and years. After another back incident, my physio said that yoga was about the worst thing to do with my body type – am already hyper mobile and rather than more muscle lengthening I needed to do a lot of internal strengthening. He suggested Pilates as the perfect solution for my body and would assist with my life long back issues.
About 2 years
Group sessions once a week.
Reminder of muscle awareness and it highlights my weak areas. I like that it is hard to hide and although I often feel the weakest and the worst in the class I persevere as I know it’s the areas I need to work on. The hardest things are tough for a reason! I haven’t had another big back episode since doing Pilates. Prior to that they were happening every year or so.
I like the style and the instructors! I like the conversations and things we talk about – I often come away from a class feeling like we’ve discussed some interesting topics whilst working out. I like the people that attend, and I like the atmosphere and feeling within the studio. It’s friendly and not intimidating! Stephen is a great teacher, especially for anyone who needs re-hab. His muscle knowledge is excellent and he can adjust the class to meet everyone’s needs.
Any twist rotation exercise – love them
Anything that requires using core to pull body/legs over the head – I find it very hard to engage the core to get lift and pull!
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