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Any one doing pilates?

michelle9510 Posts: 172 Joined: 2005/07/14	2005/09/10, 08:10 PM My gym is going to be offering pilates soon and I'm thinking of taking the class one or two nights per week. The problem is that I'm not sure I want to give up my precious cardio/weight schedule to do it. I've finally got things the way I want them with my routine and if I do pilates I'll have to redo the whole thing. But if it's worth it.... Do you guys have any input?
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2005/09/11, 12:35 AM I do pilates three times weekly. It is very beneficial in strengtheing your core(abs, back). I usually schedule it on my lifting days and do it afterwards. Good luck! -------------- Bettia.... You will only be remembered for the things that you finish, not the things that you start! ravenbeauty@freetrainers.com
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/09/12, 01:07 PM I think Pilates are very benificial, however, if you've just got your workout routine the way you like it, I'd suggest sticking with it for 4-8 weeks. It'll be time for a change by then, so add in some Pilates at that time. Personally, I do my wieghts or cardo over my lunch hour and then have a Pilates class 1 evening/week...works for me! It's all a matter of fitting things into your schedule within reason. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
	2005/09/12, 01:09 PM I did pilates or "writhing" for a while. It nearly killed me. I quit. -------------- Sometimes life is like herding cats. Charlie