Just got back from my first Pilates class.

[EvilYoda]

Good for you, glad to hear it went well...I'd like to try some classes in the future, to increase flexibility, but no money for classes right now

 

[blackdogdeek]

i took a pilates class a couple of years ago, no machines, only mat work and boy was it difficult. the movements are very low impact but are extremely difficult to do(if you're not in shape ).

 

[new2AMD]

does it work like a gym where u pay a monthly fee or is it by the class? how many classes per week do they recommend and how long before it starts to show progress?

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: new2AMD
does it work like a gym where u pay a monthly fee or is it by the class? how many classes per week do they recommend and how long before it starts to show progress?

I'm taking an "intro package" thingy that's 3 one-on-one sessions with a trainer and three mat classes. I'm going to look into the cost of weekly classes at the beginning of the year when my wife is pulling in a paycheck again (she's on maternity leave right now).

Most instructors will say 6-10 classes before you start to really show progress AFAIK. I'm definitely feeling it in my lower abs and hip flexors today.

 

[new2AMD]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: new2AMD
does it work like a gym where u pay a monthly fee or is it by the class? how many classes per week do they recommend and how long before it starts to show progress?

I'm taking an "intro package" thingy that's 3 one-on-one sessions with a trainer and three mat classes. I'm going to look into the cost of weekly classes at the beginning of the year when my wife is pulling in a paycheck again (she's on maternity leave right now).

Most instructors will say 6-10 classes before you start to really show progress AFAIK. I'm definitely feeling it in my lower abs and hip flexors today.

My wifes due in March....maybe we can join together after that. Seein I got the sympathy weight goin we might as well lose it together.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: new2AMD

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: new2AMD
does it work like a gym where u pay a monthly fee or is it by the class? how many classes per week do they recommend and how long before it starts to show progress?

I'm taking an "intro package" thingy that's 3 one-on-one sessions with a trainer and three mat classes. I'm going to look into the cost of weekly classes at the beginning of the year when my wife is pulling in a paycheck again (she's on maternity leave right now).

Most instructors will say 6-10 classes before you start to really show progress AFAIK. I'm definitely feeling it in my lower abs and hip flexors today.

My wifes due in March....maybe we can join together after that. Seein I got the sympathy weight goin we might as well lose it together.

Mine has been really into yoga for quite a while, but wants to try something with more resistance training incorporated into it so she'll probably start going with me in Jan.

 

[fumbduck]

my mom is a pilates instructor, started and owns her own business, and makes pretty decent bank, although she does work 50+ hours a week.

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: Lounatik
Actually I was thinking along the lines of Pontius Pilate (Hehe, taking classes on how to crucify Jeebus!)



Peace


Lounatik

Damn, beaten to it.

 

[StageLeft]

First an SUV, and now pilates. I'm worried about you, Fausto.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
First an SUV, and now pilates. I'm worried about you, Fausto.

Did I mention that I'm really into gardening and cooking too?

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Skoorb
First an SUV, and now pilates. I'm worried about you, Fausto.

Did I mention that I'm really into gardening and cooking too?

Sounds like your wife's domestication plans are coming along nicely

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: Skoorb
First an SUV, and now pilates. I'm worried about you, Fausto.

Did I mention that I'm really into gardening and cooking too?

Sounds like your wife's domestication plans are coming along nicely

This damn collar is chafing me a little though....

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: Fausto
Okay! Glad I bothered to type out a serious post so you guys could make pirate jokes. Carry on being fat, single dorks!

HEY!

Some of us are fat MARRIED dorks!

 

[Encryptic]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
First an SUV, and now pilates. I'm worried about you, Fausto.

Hmmmm.....

Owning a vehicle usually associated with the display of wealth: Check

Taking classes named after a guy who killed Jesus: Check

Are you becoming Jewish, by any chance?

 

[iamme]

what's the difference between pilates and yoga?

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: iamme
what's the difference between pilates and yoga?

Pilates has somewhat less emphasis on flexibility and more emphasis on resistance training. You actually do stuff using machines for resistance rather than your own body weight.