Pilates anyone?

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Pilates anyone?
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Tue, 10-14-2003 - 9:27am

I started taking Pilates last week,nearly killed me,but I was able to leave the studio on my own. It's a very strenuous ab/leg workout..but not too cardio-ish. My sister goes with me,and she was in need of serious help to get  in the car,LOL we also bought a  Pilates video to do on days we do not go to class. Classes are a bit pricy for me,$14 per class,so I'll only be going once a week,instructor suggested 2-3 times per week ( Ya ok pass me the $$ LOL)


Does anyone do Pilates? Either mat or reformer? (reformer is with the Pilates machine) We think that maybe after a few more classes we might be ready for the reformer...maybe


Any input on Pilates?


Thanks,Jan

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 9:51am
Morning Jan. I have every intention of tackling Pilates some day soon. Think I'll buy a video before taking the class at my gym. The instructor is a sadist!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 10:07am

I found this post of Barbs Jan about her Pilates tape.
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhivhfitness/?msg=2168.4
And we have another boardie, Ri I think, who was looking for a pilates buddy.
Maybe someone else will be able to share more. :) Good luck.
Sounds like quite a workout.

~Golly~

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Registered: 03-23-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 1:33pm

Hi Cappy,nice to meet you as well.


I haven't received the video yet,my sister ordered it online..so I'll see how it goes..don't even know which one it is...but it has to be better than the class,LOL


We were fortunate enough to be the only ones in the class last week,so the instructor said she went a bit easier on us..cannot imagine if the class was full!


Jan

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Registered: 03-23-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 1:34pm

Thanks Golly ..It is quite a workout..and right in the areas I need to focus on..abs and legs.


i'm looking forward to tomorrows class..maybe it'll be easier 2nd time around? LOL


Jan

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 3:19pm
Hi Jan,

I have a tape on Pilates....tried it...it's HARD! Then I heard that if you don't do it right you could hurt your back (:( So I haven't done it again. Let me know if that's just a myth! I could REALLY use it but I can't risk my back.

Mae

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Tue, 10-14-2003 - 6:38pm
Ho help here Jan, sorry :::blush:::
Never have done them and not sure I will
Hopefully others will be able to pass along their input :)

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 6:26pm
I took a class ONCE! It about KILLED me! I was sore for days!But it does give ya a great work-out! mel

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Registered: 03-24-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 8:08pm
PILATES TRIVIA QUESTION:

What was the name of the Pilates instructor on BB4 ?? LOL

* Stel *

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 9:22pm
Oh oh oh, it's Erika.....soooo what do I win??

~Golly~

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Registered: 03-24-2003
In reply to: jan_5660
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 10:05pm
Oh oh oh, it's Erika.....soooo what do I win??

~Golly~

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WAY TO GO, Golly!!! Tracy will be soooooo jealous

Ok...ummmm... your prize shall be getting your *helper* back FULL-TIME next week:)

Woo Hoo, huh? lol

I was gonna say a great weather day tomorrow, but checked the weather on puter & looks

like showers for you(:

* stel *

* Stel *

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