I've decided to dedicate this week's blog to the exercise that I NEVER thought I would be able to do but now I LOVE. I had heard of Pilates before. In fact, when I was younger I was in gymnastics (oh so long ago) and we did a lot of those exercises as warm up. What I never thought I'd be able to handle was Pilates done on a reformer machine.
The reformer machine looks like a torture device from some century where they didn't have indoor plumbing but instead had the plague. I had always wanted to try out a class but was always a little intimidated. I had a bad aerobics class experience where I was told by the instructor that I wasn't working hard enough in front of the entire group. Maybe that works for some people, I don't like to be criticized in front of a bunch of people. Turns me off. But anyhoo...
A friend from college contacted me about a year ago and let me know that she was teaching a class on these machines so I jumped at the chance. I'm so glad I did. It is AMAZING! First of all, you exercise while lying down and that speaks to every lazy bone in my body. Second, she was so patient with me and every newcomer to the reformer world and treated everyone in her class like individuals. I never felt embarrassed if I wasn't at a certain level or if I physically couldn't do an exercise (I have knee issues). I'm hooked!
I currently do it once a week but if I could afford it, I'd do it every day. Maybe I'll save up enough money and trade in my bed for a reformer machine. Ok, maybe I'll just stick to my weekly session with Anne!
xoxo
Charlene
weight: 243.8 (down 4/10ths of a pound this week...) :0)
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2 comments:
Good for you! It's nice to find exercise you love because I know you are like me and almost loathe it. LOL I'm still trying to find the strength to love yoga but that hasn't happened yet. For my cardio, I'm still doing the elliptical the most because it's the one I can get through that burns the most calories. Some days I'll do the treadmill. Tried the rowing machine but for me, it's a snoozefest! Tonight is my weigh in so hopefully, it'll be good news! I've been reducing my aspartame/Splenda intake and adjusting to the Stevia products. Love the Sobe LifeWater Zero Cal. Have you tried them? Good substitute for my Crystal Light addiction! Happy Easter to you and Jovian!!!
Here, here on the Pilates and anyone that would criticize you in front should be forced to do 9 thousand gazillion butt blasters.
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