body balance

sparklesammy

Does anyone do bodybalance classes?

Its mixtue of yoga tai chi and pilates, and im thinking about giving it a go.

I do body combat and really enjoy it, but it a high impact class and im looking to do something else as well to help me relax a bit. I am pretty wound up a lot of the time cos i am so busy!

I was wondering, if anyone has done it, do you need to be quite good at yoga/pilates etc to do it....i am a novice!

amycal

I DO and I love it! I do a class called Body Flow by Les Mills which I think they call Body Balance outside of the US? I also do Combat and yes Flow is a much different work out. It is super relaxing but I get a work out during it - I usually burn about 230 calories and it definitely helps with flexibility. It is defnitely a multi-level class and a good instructor will encourage you to work at your own pace.

cookc04

Yes I do them, I love it.

I am the most uncoordinated, unflexible person and I have no balance. Basically I laugh my way though it.

The first couple of times you'll find it a bit of a struggle - well I did, but stick with it because it gets easier and it's great compliment to what ever you are doing.
There are a couple of groups of movements you do.
1. Warm up - tai chi - it's fun
2. Sun salutations - my blood pressure couldn't handle all the ups and downs.
3. Standing Strength - basically sun warriers and lunges - not to hard and you really notice the difference to how you stand afterwards
4. Balance - this is just a laugh for me - it's fun and it's great because when you are trying not to fall over everything else in your head just goes and all you think about is balancing.
5. Hip Openers - my favourite it hurts but it feels good.
6.Core stomach - pilates and I always find it too hard for me
7 Core Back - to balance the core stomach not as hard for me
8 Twists starting to cool down.
9 it's something to do with back of legs
10 meditation

Don't try it once - try it about 4 times before you decide if you like it.

sparklesammy

I DO and I love it! I do a class called Body Flow by Les Mills which I think they call Body Balance outside of the US? I also do Combat and yes Flow is a much different work out. It is super relaxing but I get a work out during it - I usually burn about 230 calories and it definitely helps with flexibility. It is defnitely a multi-level class and a good instructor will encourage you to work at your own pace.

yes its a les mills class so it must be the same, i didnt expect it would be a big calorie burner, so that is great too. really wanting a relaxing class, so yeah it sounds like what i am looking for.

Thanks for your reply : )

sparklesammy

Yes I do them, I love it.

I am the most uncoordinated, unflexible person and I have no balance. Basically I laugh my way though it.

The first couple of times you'll find it a bit of a struggle - well I did, but stick with it because it gets easier and it's great compliment to what ever you are doing.
There are a couple of groups of movements you do.
1. Warm up - tai chi - it's fun
2. Sun salutations - my blood pressure couldn't handle all the ups and downs.
3. Standing Strength - basically sun warriers and lunges - not to hard and you really notice the difference to how you stand afterwards
4. Balance - this is just a laugh for me - it's fun and it's great because when you are trying not to fall over everything else in your head just goes and all you think about is balancing.
5. Hip Openers - my favourite it hurts but it feels good.
6.Core stomach - pilates and I always find it too hard for me
7 Core Back - to balance the core stomach not as hard for me
8 Twists starting to cool down.
9 it's something to do with back of legs
10 meditation

Don't try it once - try it about 4 times before you decide if you like it.

this is great advice , thank you. i think i will struggle most with the pilates core work hardest, because i have stuggled holding positions in beginner pilates classes before....but its somoething that i think i will benefit from improving! : )

melaniecheeks

I do this class too - it does take a while to get used to the various positions, but stick at it and they get easier.

Definitely great for feeling "centred" and relaxed.

gazz777

Does anyone do bodybalance classes?

Its mixtue of yoga tai chi and pilates, and im thinking about giving it a go.

I do body combat and really enjoy it, but it a high impact class and im looking to do something else as well to help me relax a bit. I am pretty wound up a lot of the time cos i am so busy!

I was wondering, if anyone has done it, do you need to be quite good at yoga/pilates etc to do it....i am a novice!

Yeah, just came back from my first one at Fitness First here in Australia. My second ever time at ANY gym. I think if I can do it you can. Instructor gave alternate poses if you less able / strong / flexible / balanced, etc. Learn your limits quickly (my hips don't know when to stop but I learned quickly). I am very unbalanced and not very strong.

I'm going back !