Pilates

BleuBerryS
BleuBerryS Posts: 80 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,
I have my first pilates class tomorrow and a little nervous.
Any tips on what I should and shouldn't do?
And how does a typical class go

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  • goldengirl111
    goldengirl111 Posts: 684 Member
    I love Pilates. Its gentle yet effective. I usually see quick results. Starting again. No gym fees. Use online free videos. Help me sleep. No bouncing and jumping. Relaxing. Teaches you how to breathe.
  • goldengirl111
    goldengirl111 Posts: 684 Member
    BleuBerryS wrote: »
    Hi,
    I have my first pilates class tomorrow and a little nervous.
    Any tips on what I should and shouldn't do?
    And how does a typical class go

    Its a lot of stretching mat work..really use your muscles.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    tell the teacher it's your first time so she can help you. and remember that it's about you and not what any one else is doing
  • CindyFooWho
    CindyFooWho Posts: 179 Member
    A good instructor will coach you through your form. Pay careful attention to this and do what (s)he says. For example, when going into a bridge, you might be told to elevate one vertebrae at a time, rather than just popping off the ground. I see many new people just ignoring these cues (probably not intentional), and some instructors don't seem to like to correct people. But the exercises really do depend upon doing them properly.

    Enjoy, it is difficult but relaxing, if you can imagine that. I used to have this fantastic mat pilates class and I'd do most of it with my eyes closed. I miss that class!

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