Comments on: Works For Me Wednesday- Pilates

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:59:19 +0000

No matter what ones exercise plan is…once one consults their physician to see what may be the proper method of exercise for them…exercise can sometimes be a good thing…good but can also be boring…but good! LOL

By the way…I have given you an award over at my blog…

Have a good weekend!

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By: jubilee

jubilee — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:52:11 +0000

After three C-sections, I do not have ANY strength in my middle so Pilates has always been an incredible struggle. Maybe I'll give it another go . . . jubilees last blog post..(Almost) Wordless Wednesday - The Fashion Edition

By: Courtney from Mommie Blogs

Courtney from Mommie Blogs — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:58:37 +0000

I use to do pilates before the baby and really should get back into it. It did wonders for by stomach. and I need wonders right now!!! Courtney from Mommie Blogss last blog post..happy valentine's day

By: Melissa D

Melissa D — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:28:56 +0000

I’m a Pilates believer, too! It works your core, so anyone who’s on the fence, the bottom line is that your back and stomach will be stronger than ever. You feel 2 inches taller after a session (at least I do).

It’s worth taking a “live” class or two before getting a DVD so that you’ll get a little more attention when you do the exercises and get your form down. And if anyone’s looking for some good DVDs, Jennifer Kreis and Karen Voight have really good ones.

–Melissa

By: Rebe

Rebe — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:01:18 +0000

Hooray for Pilates! For all the other commenters here who haven’t tried it, or have only done it once and felt terribly uncoordinated…it gets much better. The first couple of times you’re just trying to figure out what you’re supposed to do. Then once you know what single-leg circle or spine-stretch forward is supposed to be, then you can start concentrating on how to do them correctly.

Pilates takes a lot of focus, but that’s what I love about it. It requires me to be so tuned into my body that I CAN’T think about the baby/laundry/project that’s due tomorrow at work. It is true ME time and I always end a class feeling better than when I started.

So, if you’re new to Pilates, please give it more than one chance!

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By: The Happy Housewife

The Happy Housewife — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:57:28 +0000

You are sort of convincing to try this after the baby, although after reading Beth's post perhaps I should start this now so I have less jelly in the belly after the baby... you have me thinking.... Toni The Happy Housewifes last blog post..Our Story ~ Part Three Or Why You Should Never Let Boys with Long Hair Take Your Daughters to the Airport

By: Beth@Not a Bow in Sight

Beth@Not a Bow in Sight — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:28:49 +0000

I did pilates during my last pregnancy- and it really helped. Also, flexibility and strengthening helps out with the 1 Corinthians challenge

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By: Heidi @ Blue Eyed Blessings

Heidi @ Blue Eyed Blessings — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:42:24 +0000

I've always been freaked out by the word Pilates, but you make it sound so enticing. I tried it once I seriously sucked at it. But, I guess that means I have lots of room to improve, so I should probably give it another try. This post made me giggle... Heidi @ Blue Eyed Blessingss last blog post..let's wrap it up!

By: MommyAmy

MommyAmy — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:40:52 +0000

I used to do pilates BC (before children). I have a DVD somewhere... and one of those exercise ball thingies. I remember really liking the back stretches. MommyAmys last blog post..Way Back When-endsday: Such a Good Daddy!

By: CoCo

CoCo — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:37:20 +0000

I was witness to your 98 pound days. Do not wish them back!! You needed a litlle more meat on your bones. Hasn’t advertising and the whole “size” thing done a number on us? Yes, be healthy–which doesn’t necessarily mean rail skinny. I love pilates, too, cause I get to take them with you!