ajax_andy 0 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Due to having a completely ruined back the physio I went to see recommended I do Pilates. Now being a man I decided that was a stupid suggestion and I'd just wait for it to get better - which sadly it didn't so eventually I decided I'd give it a go. I've been to 2 classes so far and thought it'd be a waste of time, and that seeing as middle aged women seem to do it then it'd be piss easy. I was wrong!!! It's not so much that it hurts at the time (it does a bit), but the fact that I am dying for about 3 days after! Has anyone else done it and also suffered the post class aches, pains and stiffness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 It's massively deceptive! You don't really feel like you're exercising because the movements are so small but it knacks the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44995 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Aye I've done it before. The pain builds slowly and feels like you've been in a car accident. I might give it another blast actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I'm about as flexible as Brian Kilcline, but I've considered giving it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44995 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I'm the same Stevie. Can't touch my toes. But it's mainly for your core. Your sides and stomach ache for fucking days when you first start, but you soon notice the difference in your posture etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33282 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I might need some other form of exercise apart from running as I just seem to be picking up niggles and injuries which are limiting me, (the latest being an old hamstring injury from football). Can't stand gyms though so something you can do in the house or out and about would be handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 337 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 It makes you feel taller almost immediately too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44995 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Aye dwarfs should get into it. It definitely maker you stand taller, cos it straightens out and strengthens your middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax_andy 0 Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Aye I've done it before. The pain builds slowly and feels like you've been in a car accident. I might give it another blast actually. Haha yeah thats the feeling I have just now! If anyone's a member at FX on the Team Valley then the class is on a Monday at 7pm... feel free to come along as I'm totally outnumbered by women (not fit so it's not a good thing). I'm the only bloke there apart from some gay guy who looks like the blonde dude from dumb and dumber! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Whitehurst 898 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Due to having a completely ruined back the physio I went to see recommended I do Pilates. Now being a man I decided that was a stupid suggestion and I'd just wait for it to get better - which sadly it didn't so eventually I decided I'd give it a go. I've been to 2 classes so far and thought it'd be a waste of time, and that seeing as middle aged women seem to do it then it'd be piss easy. I was wrong!!! It's not so much that it hurts at the time (it does a bit), but the fact that I am dying for about 3 days after! Has anyone else done it and also suffered the post class aches, pains and stiffness? Did it twice and, like you, was fucked for a few days after. Felt like my hamstrings were going to snap. I'm sure the pain gets better once your muscles are used to it but I fucked it off after two attempts and a few days walking round like Albert Steptoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10876 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Do the beginner classes use plastic ones? I assume you're spinning them aye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 You writing a blog post about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax_andy 0 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Did it twice and, like you, was fucked for a few days after. Felt like my hamstrings were going to snap. I'm sure the pain gets better once your muscles are used to it but I fucked it off after two attempts and a few days walking round like Albert Steptoe. Haha aye I know that feeling! Thing is that although it's to develop your core muscles it works pretty much every single one in your body, so for me it's wrecked my bad upper back due to some of the things I had to do. I'm just hoping that in a few weeks I'll be a little stronger and more used to it so that I don't feel so bad after... I mean I went on Monday and I'm still sore as hell today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax_andy 0 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 You writing a blog post about it? nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3905 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I did it in Jamaica once...............................................................................................................................................Pilates of the caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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