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CaliLizard
CaliLizard Posts: 26
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I just started trying Pilates for the first time and have discovered that t I no longer have even the basics of core muscles, I cant tell you have emotional I got not being able to do a sit up! lol my hip bones also pop when I do the up and down leg alternations.
Is this normal? or do I need to focus on conditioning by body before even doing beginner pilates? Please help me find out bc I am determined to workout this time.

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  • shartran
    shartran Posts: 304 Member
    I am certainly NO expert here...but I do love 'my' pilates. However, my background is in dance, so I think I understand the what it needed in order to do the exercises correctly. All moves center around the core's strength. My advice to you is to attend a pilates class (perhaps just attend a floor/mat class) and have the instructor lead and instruct you on each of the moves.
    Watch or purchase some classes too - I'm sure there are some that really educate the student on how to hold and condition the body so that it is doing the exercises correctly.
    Good luck!
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
    If you like the Pilates, keep going. Just tell your instructor before class starts that your are new so the can suggest modifications for you while you build up your strength.
  • CaliLizard
    CaliLizard Posts: 26
    Thank you both so much, Im actually doing the Cassey Ho videos on youtube but maybe I should shop around, I cant afford any local classes atm due to my financial state but I will continue to look for videos that instruct and help noobs lol.
  • dmt4641
    dmt4641 Posts: 409 Member
    It looks like you just have a baby recently from your profile. I would just take it slowly and rebuild you core muscles slowly before doing anything too strenuous. For me at least, my core muscles were complete mush after both kids but after a few weeks of easy workouts some muscle memory came back. Start simple. Do some planks on your knees, some knee pushups, leg drops with you knees bent. Doing straight leg knee drops right so soon after having a baby would be hard.
  • mpayne366
    mpayne366 Posts: 4 Member
    If you're using Cassey Ho's videos, make sure to check out her "Beginner's Calendar" and "Beginner's Workouts" they'll show you how to properly hold your muscles and your breathing. Also, remain consistent. I literally cried the first few times I did her workouts because I was nowhere near the level I used to be and nowhere near being able to complete the workouts. Remember that it's okay if you have to stop and jump back in later! Just make sure you do get the proper techniques so you don't hurt yourself.
  • CaliLizard
    CaliLizard Posts: 26
    Thank you so so much, I cant tell you how this helped. I am going to start in a couple minutes thank you <3
  • CaliLizard
    CaliLizard Posts: 26
    If you're using Cassey Ho's videos, make sure to check out her "Beginner's Calendar" and "Beginner's Workouts" they'll show you how to properly hold your muscles and your breathing. Also, remain consistent. I literally cried the first few times I did her workouts because I was nowhere near the level I used to be and nowhere near being able to complete the workouts. Remember that it's okay if you have to stop and jump back in later! Just make sure you do get the proper techniques so you don't hurt yourself.

    Omg your not alone! lmfao I found myself tearing up too, Im a very sensitive person so tears are like a daily thing for me if I watch tv but lmfao I can be so so hard on myself so I was feeling like omg whats wrong with me?! I cant even get through this! and got upset at every pose bc I was like wtf?! what CAN I do now? So glad to hear Im not the only one whose done this bc omg I felt so embarrassed. Im going to look those up in a bit thanks!

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