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2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
Slightly OT: Pilates
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/8/2005 12:20:14 PM
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
2) Do you tip a Pilates trainer, and if so, what are the guidelines?
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;) I
have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
Thanks in advance for any info!
Emily
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
2) Do you tip a Pilates trainer, and if so, what are the guidelines?
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;) I
have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
Thanks in advance for any info!
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/8/2005 12:20:14 PM
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
2) Do you tip a Pilates trainer, and if so, what are the guidelines?
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;) I
have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
Thanks in advance for any info!
Emily
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
2) Do you tip a Pilates trainer, and if so, what are the guidelines?
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;) I
have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
Thanks in advance for any info!
Emily
"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net>
6/8/2005 1:03:30 PM
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
*** I would highly suggest taking at least a full month's worth of classes.. questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
2) Do you tip a Pilates trainer, and if so, what are the guidelines?
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;) I
have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
I have bought Nike clothing but I also have stuff from Old Navy as well as
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net>
6/8/2005 1:03:30 PM
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
*** I would highly suggest taking at least a full month's worth of classes.. questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
2) Do you tip a Pilates trainer, and if so, what are the guidelines?
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;) I
have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
I have bought Nike clothing but I also have stuff from Old Navy as well as
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net>
6/8/2005 1:03:30 PM
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
*** I would highly suggest taking at least a full month's worth of classes.. questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
2) Do you tip a Pilates trainer, and if so, what are the guidelines?
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;) I
have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
I have bought Nike clothing but I also have stuff from Old Navy as well as
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net>
6/8/2005 1:03:30 PM
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
*** I would highly suggest taking at least a full month's worth of classes.. questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
2) Do you tip a Pilates trainer, and if so, what are the guidelines?
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;) I
have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't have fitness wear that would be appropriate but am curious to see what
other AF'ers have found and liked!
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
I have bought Nike clothing but I also have stuff from Old Navy as well as
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
FeAudrey <feaud...@yah00.forspamhaters.c0m>
6/8/2005 10:03:45 PM
In article <1118258414.733732.276...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
egs...@aol.com says...
wear–able for the kinds of movement you'll be doing.
Pilates has a lot in common with traditional yoga. I don't do Pilates,
but have done yoga, and I generally wore dance clothes –– usually just a
leotard; bare feet.
(I was a strictly traditional modern dance trainee, too –– hand drum
instead of music, even!)
Factor in the floor covering of whatever studio you'll be attending, too.
Thinking too much about clothes would probably be regarded as spiritually
incorrect. Unless you're dressed funny ;^) .
––
Visit my Iron Age Pages for technical and fun stuff (holiday specials,
too)!
http://pages.prodigy.net/feaudrey
egs...@aol.com says...
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;)
Get a Pilates book out of the library, and decide what you think is wear–able for the kinds of movement you'll be doing.
Pilates has a lot in common with traditional yoga. I don't do Pilates,
but have done yoga, and I generally wore dance clothes –– usually just a
leotard; bare feet.
(I was a strictly traditional modern dance trainee, too –– hand drum
instead of music, even!)
Factor in the floor covering of whatever studio you'll be attending, too.
Thinking too much about clothes would probably be regarded as spiritually
incorrect. Unless you're dressed funny ;^) .
––
Visit my Iron Age Pages for technical and fun stuff (holiday specials,
too)!
http://pages.prodigy.net/feaudrey
FeAudrey <feaud...@yah00.forspamhaters.c0m>
6/8/2005 10:03:45 PM
In article <1118258414.733732.276...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
egs...@aol.com says...
wear–able for the kinds of movement you'll be doing.
Pilates has a lot in common with traditional yoga. I don't do Pilates,
but have done yoga, and I generally wore dance clothes –– usually just a
leotard; bare feet.
(I was a strictly traditional modern dance trainee, too –– hand drum
instead of music, even!)
Factor in the floor covering of whatever studio you'll be attending, too.
Thinking too much about clothes would probably be regarded as spiritually
incorrect. Unless you're dressed funny ;^) .
––
Visit my Iron Age Pages for technical and fun stuff (holiday specials,
too)!
http://pages.prodigy.net/feaudrey
egs...@aol.com says...
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;)
Get a Pilates book out of the library, and decide what you think is wear–able for the kinds of movement you'll be doing.
Pilates has a lot in common with traditional yoga. I don't do Pilates,
but have done yoga, and I generally wore dance clothes –– usually just a
leotard; bare feet.
(I was a strictly traditional modern dance trainee, too –– hand drum
instead of music, even!)
Factor in the floor covering of whatever studio you'll be attending, too.
Thinking too much about clothes would probably be regarded as spiritually
incorrect. Unless you're dressed funny ;^) .
––
Visit my Iron Age Pages for technical and fun stuff (holiday specials,
too)!
http://pages.prodigy.net/feaudrey
FeAudrey <feaud...@yah00.forspamhaters.c0m>
6/8/2005 10:03:45 PM
In article <1118258414.733732.276...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
egs...@aol.com says...
wear–able for the kinds of movement you'll be doing.
Pilates has a lot in common with traditional yoga. I don't do Pilates,
but have done yoga, and I generally wore dance clothes –– usually just a
leotard; bare feet.
(I was a strictly traditional modern dance trainee, too –– hand drum
instead of music, even!)
Factor in the floor covering of whatever studio you'll be attending, too.
Thinking too much about clothes would probably be regarded as spiritually
incorrect. Unless you're dressed funny ;^) .
––
Visit my Iron Age Pages for technical and fun stuff (holiday specials,
too)!
http://pages.prodigy.net/feaudrey
egs...@aol.com says...
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;)
Get a Pilates book out of the library, and decide what you think is wear–able for the kinds of movement you'll be doing.
Pilates has a lot in common with traditional yoga. I don't do Pilates,
but have done yoga, and I generally wore dance clothes –– usually just a
leotard; bare feet.
(I was a strictly traditional modern dance trainee, too –– hand drum
instead of music, even!)
Factor in the floor covering of whatever studio you'll be attending, too.
Thinking too much about clothes would probably be regarded as spiritually
incorrect. Unless you're dressed funny ;^) .
––
Visit my Iron Age Pages for technical and fun stuff (holiday specials,
too)!
http://pages.prodigy.net/feaudrey
FeAudrey <feaud...@yah00.forspamhaters.c0m>
6/8/2005 10:03:45 PM
In article <1118258414.733732.276...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
egs...@aol.com says...
wear–able for the kinds of movement you'll be doing.
Pilates has a lot in common with traditional yoga. I don't do Pilates,
but have done yoga, and I generally wore dance clothes –– usually just a
leotard; bare feet.
(I was a strictly traditional modern dance trainee, too –– hand drum
instead of music, even!)
Factor in the floor covering of whatever studio you'll be attending, too.
Thinking too much about clothes would probably be regarded as spiritually
incorrect. Unless you're dressed funny ;^) .
––
Visit my Iron Age Pages for technical and fun stuff (holiday specials,
too)!
http://pages.prodigy.net/feaudrey
egs...@aol.com says...
To keep it on a fashionable topic, what do YOU wear for Pilates? ;)
Get a Pilates book out of the library, and decide what you think is wear–able for the kinds of movement you'll be doing.
Pilates has a lot in common with traditional yoga. I don't do Pilates,
but have done yoga, and I generally wore dance clothes –– usually just a
leotard; bare feet.
(I was a strictly traditional modern dance trainee, too –– hand drum
instead of music, even!)
Factor in the floor covering of whatever studio you'll be attending, too.
Thinking too much about clothes would probably be regarded as spiritually
incorrect. Unless you're dressed funny ;^) .
––
Visit my Iron Age Pages for technical and fun stuff (holiday specials,
too)!
http://pages.prodigy.net/feaudrey
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 8:16:06 AM
Stevie wrote:
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
at addressing multi–point questions...you're the epitome of everything
that's great about AF! :)
Hmmm...I wish I were able to take a few classes during the week, but my
commuting/work situation makes that impossible (I can't get home early
enough for classes close to home, and classes close to work after work
would cause me to miss my train home...I've tried to figure it out
without any solution so far). That's why I'm planning on private
sessions, even though it may not be as frequent as I'd prefer. I figure
weekend personal sessions coupled with practicing on my own during the
week will suit me for now. :) Thanks for the feedback...I'll try to
book a decent number of sessions!
I like Nike fitness wear too...it tends to fit me really well. Also
like the C9 by Champion stuff they've had at Target recently. I was
planning to wear some lycra blend pants and some sort of fitted hipbone
length top/t–shirt from my existing gym wear...judging from the books
and dvd's I've looked at, I seem to be on the right track. Thanks for
reminding me about Old Navy...I usually go there for other items, had
not investigated their fitness wear.
Thanks again!
E
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
*** I would highly suggest taking at least a full month's worth of classes..
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
Thanks Stevie! You always have a wealth of information, and are great 2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
at addressing multi–point questions...you're the epitome of everything
that's great about AF! :)
Hmmm...I wish I were able to take a few classes during the week, but my
commuting/work situation makes that impossible (I can't get home early
enough for classes close to home, and classes close to work after work
would cause me to miss my train home...I've tried to figure it out
without any solution so far). That's why I'm planning on private
sessions, even though it may not be as frequent as I'd prefer. I figure
weekend personal sessions coupled with practicing on my own during the
week will suit me for now. :) Thanks for the feedback...I'll try to
book a decent number of sessions!
I like Nike fitness wear too...it tends to fit me really well. Also
like the C9 by Champion stuff they've had at Target recently. I was
planning to wear some lycra blend pants and some sort of fitted hipbone
length top/t–shirt from my existing gym wear...judging from the books
and dvd's I've looked at, I seem to be on the right track. Thanks for
reminding me about Old Navy...I usually go there for other items, had
not investigated their fitness wear.
Thanks again!
E
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 8:16:06 AM
Stevie wrote:
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
at addressing multi–point questions...you're the epitome of everything
that's great about AF! :)
Hmmm...I wish I were able to take a few classes during the week, but my
commuting/work situation makes that impossible (I can't get home early
enough for classes close to home, and classes close to work after work
would cause me to miss my train home...I've tried to figure it out
without any solution so far). That's why I'm planning on private
sessions, even though it may not be as frequent as I'd prefer. I figure
weekend personal sessions coupled with practicing on my own during the
week will suit me for now. :) Thanks for the feedback...I'll try to
book a decent number of sessions!
I like Nike fitness wear too...it tends to fit me really well. Also
like the C9 by Champion stuff they've had at Target recently. I was
planning to wear some lycra blend pants and some sort of fitted hipbone
length top/t–shirt from my existing gym wear...judging from the books
and dvd's I've looked at, I seem to be on the right track. Thanks for
reminding me about Old Navy...I usually go there for other items, had
not investigated their fitness wear.
Thanks again!
E
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
*** I would highly suggest taking at least a full month's worth of classes..
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
Thanks Stevie! You always have a wealth of information, and are great 2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
at addressing multi–point questions...you're the epitome of everything
that's great about AF! :)
Hmmm...I wish I were able to take a few classes during the week, but my
commuting/work situation makes that impossible (I can't get home early
enough for classes close to home, and classes close to work after work
would cause me to miss my train home...I've tried to figure it out
without any solution so far). That's why I'm planning on private
sessions, even though it may not be as frequent as I'd prefer. I figure
weekend personal sessions coupled with practicing on my own during the
week will suit me for now. :) Thanks for the feedback...I'll try to
book a decent number of sessions!
I like Nike fitness wear too...it tends to fit me really well. Also
like the C9 by Champion stuff they've had at Target recently. I was
planning to wear some lycra blend pants and some sort of fitted hipbone
length top/t–shirt from my existing gym wear...judging from the books
and dvd's I've looked at, I seem to be on the right track. Thanks for
reminding me about Old Navy...I usually go there for other items, had
not investigated their fitness wear.
Thanks again!
E
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 8:26:20 AM
Thanks for the tips! I already know what I'm going to wear, actually,
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 8:26:20 AM
Thanks for the tips! I already know what I'm going to wear, actually,
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 8:16:06 AM
Stevie wrote:
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
at addressing multi–point questions...you're the epitome of everything
that's great about AF! :)
Hmmm...I wish I were able to take a few classes during the week, but my
commuting/work situation makes that impossible (I can't get home early
enough for classes close to home, and classes close to work after work
would cause me to miss my train home...I've tried to figure it out
without any solution so far). That's why I'm planning on private
sessions, even though it may not be as frequent as I'd prefer. I figure
weekend personal sessions coupled with practicing on my own during the
week will suit me for now. :) Thanks for the feedback...I'll try to
book a decent number of sessions!
I like Nike fitness wear too...it tends to fit me really well. Also
like the C9 by Champion stuff they've had at Target recently. I was
planning to wear some lycra blend pants and some sort of fitted hipbone
length top/t–shirt from my existing gym wear...judging from the books
and dvd's I've looked at, I seem to be on the right track. Thanks for
reminding me about Old Navy...I usually go there for other items, had
not investigated their fitness wear.
Thanks again!
E
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
*** I would highly suggest taking at least a full month's worth of classes..
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
Thanks Stevie! You always have a wealth of information, and are great 2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
at addressing multi–point questions...you're the epitome of everything
that's great about AF! :)
Hmmm...I wish I were able to take a few classes during the week, but my
commuting/work situation makes that impossible (I can't get home early
enough for classes close to home, and classes close to work after work
would cause me to miss my train home...I've tried to figure it out
without any solution so far). That's why I'm planning on private
sessions, even though it may not be as frequent as I'd prefer. I figure
weekend personal sessions coupled with practicing on my own during the
week will suit me for now. :) Thanks for the feedback...I'll try to
book a decent number of sessions!
I like Nike fitness wear too...it tends to fit me really well. Also
like the C9 by Champion stuff they've had at Target recently. I was
planning to wear some lycra blend pants and some sort of fitted hipbone
length top/t–shirt from my existing gym wear...judging from the books
and dvd's I've looked at, I seem to be on the right track. Thanks for
reminding me about Old Navy...I usually go there for other items, had
not investigated their fitness wear.
Thanks again!
E
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 8:16:06 AM
Stevie wrote:
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
at addressing multi–point questions...you're the epitome of everything
that's great about AF! :)
Hmmm...I wish I were able to take a few classes during the week, but my
commuting/work situation makes that impossible (I can't get home early
enough for classes close to home, and classes close to work after work
would cause me to miss my train home...I've tried to figure it out
without any solution so far). That's why I'm planning on private
sessions, even though it may not be as frequent as I'd prefer. I figure
weekend personal sessions coupled with practicing on my own during the
week will suit me for now. :) Thanks for the feedback...I'll try to
book a decent number of sessions!
I like Nike fitness wear too...it tends to fit me really well. Also
like the C9 by Champion stuff they've had at Target recently. I was
planning to wear some lycra blend pants and some sort of fitted hipbone
length top/t–shirt from my existing gym wear...judging from the books
and dvd's I've looked at, I seem to be on the right track. Thanks for
reminding me about Old Navy...I usually go there for other items, had
not investigated their fitness wear.
Thanks again!
E
I know a few AF'ers do Pilates, and was hoping to get help with a few
questions. A friend and I plan to try this out in the near future by
taking a few private sessions and I was wondering:
1) How many sessions we should book before we decide if it's for
us/will give us a good feel/foundation for the program and
*** I would highly suggest taking at least a full month's worth of classes..
2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
Thanks Stevie! You always have a wealth of information, and are great 2x a week x 4 would give you a good grounding and you would have the
breathing down and some of the movements would be helpful as they tweak
alignment. However if you really want to feel confident, I would suggest
group lessons for about 2–3 months then take it on your own.
*** not usually.. not anyone I have known.
*** soft cotton pants or blend pants or shorts with a drawsting. you don't
want any shorts that are too baggy.. since if you get into some weird
positions, you don't want to expose anything you wouldn't want seen.
I typically wear either bike shorts or drawstring cotton pants and a
racerback top or something that allows a lot of arm movement.
Target. It's all about your comfort level. You might want socks in the
winter or if you need something with a tread.. check out sporting good
stores
Stevie
at addressing multi–point questions...you're the epitome of everything
that's great about AF! :)
Hmmm...I wish I were able to take a few classes during the week, but my
commuting/work situation makes that impossible (I can't get home early
enough for classes close to home, and classes close to work after work
would cause me to miss my train home...I've tried to figure it out
without any solution so far). That's why I'm planning on private
sessions, even though it may not be as frequent as I'd prefer. I figure
weekend personal sessions coupled with practicing on my own during the
week will suit me for now. :) Thanks for the feedback...I'll try to
book a decent number of sessions!
I like Nike fitness wear too...it tends to fit me really well. Also
like the C9 by Champion stuff they've had at Target recently. I was
planning to wear some lycra blend pants and some sort of fitted hipbone
length top/t–shirt from my existing gym wear...judging from the books
and dvd's I've looked at, I seem to be on the right track. Thanks for
reminding me about Old Navy...I usually go there for other items, had
not investigated their fitness wear.
Thanks again!
E
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 8:26:20 AM
Thanks for the tips! I already know what I'm going to wear, actually,
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 8:26:20 AM
Thanks for the tips! I already know what I'm going to wear, actually,
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 11:06:31 AM
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Thanks for the tips! I already know what I'm going to wear, actually,
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 11:06:31 AM
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Thanks for the tips! I already know what I'm going to wear, actually,
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 11:06:31 AM
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Thanks for the tips! I already know what I'm going to wear, actually,
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 11:06:31 AM
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Thanks for the tips! I already know what I'm going to wear, actually,
as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is as I said in my original post, I already have Pilates appropriate
clothing among my existing fitness wear. And yes, I do have Pilates
books and dvd's and know the basic guidelines on the gear. :)
I don't think I'm "thinking too much about clothes" (though that would
not be unheard of in alt.fashion, heh heh)...I was just wondering what
the other Pilates enthusiasts here wear and like, in case I have missed
anything...AF is such a great resource for learning about different
brands and retailers!
I always thought that Pilates was more straight physical health
oriented anyway, and not as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as yoga?
Thanks for the feedback!
Cheers,
E
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
"Stevie" <stevie.wil...@gmail.com>
6/9/2005 11:22:58 AM
Hey Emily
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
"Stevie" <stevie.wil...@gmail.com>
6/9/2005 11:22:58 AM
Hey Emily
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
"Stevie" <stevie.wil...@gmail.com>
6/9/2005 11:22:58 AM
Hey Emily
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
"Stevie" <stevie.wil...@gmail.com>
6/9/2005 11:22:58 AM
Hey Emily
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 12:45:49 PM
Stevie wrote:
appreciate it!
Yay! I already have the Brooke Siler Pilates Body Kit! :) I love the
flashcards, and the visual memory cues....I've been flipping through
these when I get a spare moment to try to familiarize myself. Of
course, I am eager to have an instructor show me these in person, since
I'm sure flashcards and dvd's aren't enough.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
Emily
Hey Emily
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
Thanks for the recommendations Stevie...sounds like good advice. I tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
appreciate it!
Yay! I already have the Brooke Siler Pilates Body Kit! :) I love the
flashcards, and the visual memory cues....I've been flipping through
these when I get a spare moment to try to familiarize myself. Of
course, I am eager to have an instructor show me these in person, since
I'm sure flashcards and dvd's aren't enough.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 12:45:49 PM
Stevie wrote:
appreciate it!
Yay! I already have the Brooke Siler Pilates Body Kit! :) I love the
flashcards, and the visual memory cues....I've been flipping through
these when I get a spare moment to try to familiarize myself. Of
course, I am eager to have an instructor show me these in person, since
I'm sure flashcards and dvd's aren't enough.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
Emily
Hey Emily
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
Thanks for the recommendations Stevie...sounds like good advice. I tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
appreciate it!
Yay! I already have the Brooke Siler Pilates Body Kit! :) I love the
flashcards, and the visual memory cues....I've been flipping through
these when I get a spare moment to try to familiarize myself. Of
course, I am eager to have an instructor show me these in person, since
I'm sure flashcards and dvd's aren't enough.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 12:45:49 PM
Stevie wrote:
appreciate it!
Yay! I already have the Brooke Siler Pilates Body Kit! :) I love the
flashcards, and the visual memory cues....I've been flipping through
these when I get a spare moment to try to familiarize myself. Of
course, I am eager to have an instructor show me these in person, since
I'm sure flashcards and dvd's aren't enough.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
Emily
Hey Emily
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
Thanks for the recommendations Stevie...sounds like good advice. I tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
appreciate it!
Yay! I already have the Brooke Siler Pilates Body Kit! :) I love the
flashcards, and the visual memory cues....I've been flipping through
these when I get a spare moment to try to familiarize myself. Of
course, I am eager to have an instructor show me these in person, since
I'm sure flashcards and dvd's aren't enough.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 12:45:49 PM
Stevie wrote:
appreciate it!
Yay! I already have the Brooke Siler Pilates Body Kit! :) I love the
flashcards, and the visual memory cues....I've been flipping through
these when I get a spare moment to try to familiarize myself. Of
course, I am eager to have an instructor show me these in person, since
I'm sure flashcards and dvd's aren't enough.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
Emily
Hey Emily
tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
Thanks for the recommendations Stevie...sounds like good advice. I tell your instructor your dilemma and ask her to maximize out the time
you have. I would book at least 4 sessions with her and figure perhaps
on taking a break on 4, come back and do another 4 after 2–4 week
break.. You will have lots of questions and she can see how you have
internalized what you have learned
also invest in brook siler cd (audio only) with the cards so that you
can have someone auditorily walk you through the sequences.. or try
some stott workouts..
depending if you are thinking of matwork or reformer.. the matwork from
either would be good but the stott at least you would have the visual
and she preps your set up really well
it's not easy.. but you will change your body in 12 sessions. if you
get into this and do it daily at least 5x per week.. you will see
amazing changes in flexibility and posture
Stevie
appreciate it!
Yay! I already have the Brooke Siler Pilates Body Kit! :) I love the
flashcards, and the visual memory cues....I've been flipping through
these when I get a spare moment to try to familiarize myself. Of
course, I am eager to have an instructor show me these in person, since
I'm sure flashcards and dvd's aren't enough.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 12:49:39 PM
Claire in SF wrote:
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 12:49:39 PM
Claire in SF wrote:
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 12:49:39 PM
Claire in SF wrote:
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 12:49:39 PM
Claire in SF wrote:
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118330780.291341.271...@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Yoga is as "spiritual"/mind–oriented as you want to make it. Pilates is
generally taught as a straightforward physical practice. It was designed as
a physical rehab program. It's amazing. I second Stevie's suggestions for a
starting practice. I'd suggest trying to do a second weekly practice even if
it's a group setting just so that you can get your body used to it, and the
more frequent you do it the more quickly the muscle memory will develop. I
find it's hard to get anywhere with a 1x/week practice, even after having
done it for a while.
Wear clothing that is tight fitting so your trainer can see what your body
is doing. After a few sessions you'll know what attire feels best for you. I
found that at first I sweated a lot and needed to pare down what I wore but
then after I got more used to the practice I sweated less and thus changed
what I wore to class.
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net>
6/9/2005 6:43:17 PM
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
*** reformer is lots of fun. mat work is too. different yet similar in feel. intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I you when you first started out?
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
Emily
"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net>
6/9/2005 6:43:17 PM
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
*** reformer is lots of fun. mat work is too. different yet similar in feel. intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I you when you first started out?
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
Emily
"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net>
6/9/2005 6:43:17 PM
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
*** reformer is lots of fun. mat work is too. different yet similar in feel. intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I you when you first started out?
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
Emily
"Stevie" <privilegemagaz...@charter.net>
6/9/2005 6:43:17 PM
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
*** reformer is lots of fun. mat work is too. different yet similar in feel. intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
Thank you again...how long have you been doing Pilates? How was it for
you when you first started out?
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I you when you first started out?
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
Emily
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 11:47:20 PM
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Claire in SF wrote:
Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 11:47:20 PM
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Claire in SF wrote:
Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 11:47:20 PM
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Claire in SF wrote:
Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
"Claire in SF" <clairi...@aol.com>
6/9/2005 11:47:20 PM
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
Claire in SF wrote:
Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really Thank you Claire! I appreciate your feedback. :) I'm sure it will be a
continuously learning process, but I'm happy to have some idea of what
to expect and what to look for.
How long have you been practicing Pilates? What is your favorite thing
about it and what frustrated you the most?
Emily
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/10/2005 12:37:51 PM
Stevie wrote:
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
*** reformer is lots of fun. mat work is too. different yet similar in feel.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/10/2005 12:37:51 PM
Stevie wrote:
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
*** reformer is lots of fun. mat work is too. different yet similar in feel.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/10/2005 12:37:51 PM
Stevie wrote:
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
*** reformer is lots of fun. mat work is too. different yet similar in feel.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/10/2005 12:37:51 PM
Stevie wrote:
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
I figured I'd start with matwork, though the reformer looks very
intriguing and something to try at a later date. Do you think it
matters which I try? Naturally the mat would involve less equipment/be
easier to practice at home, but the reformer really fascinates me.
*** reformer is lots of fun. mat work is too. different yet similar in feel.
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
not always the same move on the reformer as on the mat though
6+ years.. and to begin the first year was soooooooo confusing.. I wished I
had bought tapes to work on at home.. at least on the tapes the voice tells
you over and over the same things..
Stevie
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/10/2005 12:40:56 PM
Claire in SF wrote:
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
Thanks Claire! It's really helpful for me to learn about other people's
experiences, even though as you said it's very individual.
I appreciate your taking time to respond. I look forward to trying this
out! :)
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
experiences, even though as you said it's very individual.
I appreciate your taking time to respond. I look forward to trying this
out! :)
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/10/2005 12:40:56 PM
Claire in SF wrote:
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
Thanks Claire! It's really helpful for me to learn about other people's
experiences, even though as you said it's very individual.
I appreciate your taking time to respond. I look forward to trying this
out! :)
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
experiences, even though as you said it's very individual.
I appreciate your taking time to respond. I look forward to trying this
out! :)
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/10/2005 12:40:56 PM
Claire in SF wrote:
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
Thanks Claire! It's really helpful for me to learn about other people's
experiences, even though as you said it's very individual.
I appreciate your taking time to respond. I look forward to trying this
out! :)
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1118346579.203273.298...@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
experiences, even though as you said it's very individual.
I appreciate your taking time to respond. I look forward to trying this
out! :)
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com>
6/10/2005 12:40:56 PM
Claire in SF wrote:
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
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The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
Thanks Claire! It's really helpful for me to learn about other people's
experiences, even though as you said it's very individual.
I appreciate your taking time to respond. I look forward to trying this
out! :)
"Emily" <egs...@aol.com> wrote in message
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The fave/frustration part will be VERY individual, so you can't really
translate my experience into yours. For me it was frustrating waking up the
lower abs because mine were 150% asleep, lol, but that's one aspect in
which where the sessions with the trainer really helped. I think I had it
harder than many. It was hard for me to tap into the lower abs in group
class but with the trainer and the reformer it really came together. It was
also frustrating for me at first how hard group classes and the std
exercises were for me at first.
But "frustration" is really in the head. Everyone has one or more areas in
which they are weaker so those could become frustrations if you let them, or
maybe you're the type to get frustrated on something you can do almost
perfectly but not quite. Frustration is very individual.
I have been doing Pilates for about two years now. Unfortunately my practice
has trailed off some in the last few months due to personal scheduling
problems, not because I don't still love Pilates because I do.
ITA with everything Stevie said about it. She's been doing it longer than I,
too, and has explored more Pilates media than I, so she's a good resource
for you.
experiences, even though as you said it's very individual.
I appreciate your taking time to respond. I look forward to trying this
out! :)