Tue, Mar-23-04, 23:54
|
|
Senior Member
Posts: 111
|
|
Plan: Atkins
Stats: 144/117/115
BF:
Progress: 93%
Location: Poulsbo, WA
|
|
Hi! I'd like to join y'all. I've been doing Pilates for the past two weeks, about 4 times a week. I'm not following any one particular program, yet. I borrowed several books, dvds, and videos from the library, and have placed a hold on a bunch more (I was #40 to place a hold on the Windsor dvds--I figure I'll be able to pick them up in about 2 years!) I've found it very instructive to look into several different resources--some have just a different slant, or focus. So far, I like Denise Austin's video, but I can't do all of the exercises. I thought I could do different tapes through the week and get a pretty well-rounded work-out.
Does Winsor recommend doing a Pilates workout 6 days a week? One book I read said that doing the workout 4 days a week is sufficient--more than that won't benefit you any more. What I have been doing is alternating doing the regular mat work on 1 day, then doing an arm work out (with weights) on the next day.
Since I did Pilates yesterday and today, I will say that I'm at 2 of 30. I don't think I'll do more than 5 days a week, though, so I'll be taking a little longer to get my 30.
I also walk some days, and swim on others. Yesterday I walked almost 4 miles. Today I swam a little over half a mile. AprilJoy--I'm with you, I've really been enjoying my exercise--never thought THAT would happen! Maybe because now I have the energy to do it!
Peach
|