Am I being unrealistic?

[Rouge]

So you think Pilates might be better than yoga? Or should I do Pilates, Yoga & aqua aerobics and take up gym after I've done that for a bit?

*hugs*
Cailin

[Jodie259]

So you think Pilates might be better than yoga? Or should I do Pilates, Yoga & aqua aerobics and take up gym after I've done that for a bit?

Pilates works on your core muscles - mainly your stomach & back - so that would be a great start. It's not too aerobic - although your muscles will ache if you haven't done it for a while. But you won't be 'exhausted' like you would with an aerobic/gym workout.

So I think Pilates, Yoga & aqua would be a great start... and introduce a gym session in the following weeks. Or set up a schedule of those three one week - then the next week you add a gym session. If you feel you get more benefit from the gym workouts - then you can swap one of the classes for a gym session.

I did "body balance" which is meant to be a cross between Yoga & Pilates - and I couldn't stand it. I tried it for months - and got nothing out of it. But I LOVE pilates. I think it's yoga - does nothing much for me.

I was doing water aerobics every week - and if you get a good instructor that can be fantastic. As a competitive swimmer & lifeguard, I used to think water aerobics was a joke - until I tried it out one day... and my muscles ached! But 90% of that workout is up to you - use the water resistance. keep your fingers closed and really push against the water. It's brilliant to tone arms & legs - without the risk of injury.

When you start Cailin, we're going to have to hear progress reports!