After my two week trial at the yoga club, I decided it wasn't really for me - I liked the exercises but I wasn't so much into the meditative aspect and, although I know it's meant to be relaxing etc etc, when I've exercised I like to feel as though I've actually done something. I like to ache the next day! So I decided to try Pilates instead which is supposed to improve the strength of the core muscles around the abdominals, hips and lower back. I discovered whilst trying to find somewhere to do it that it's an incredibly expensive hobby - the cheapest way to do it is just to join a gym where they do classes. Luckily, I managed to find someone on Gumtree who wanted to transfer their gym membership for super cheap, and not only do they do Pilates there, but also Spin, Bodypump and loads of other fun classes.
My first class was on Sunday and OH MY GOD was it hard. My tummy muscles must be really weak - you basically have to support yourself the whole time with your abs - I had to give up on various occassions because the burn was too much for me to cope with! Anyway, the instructor is really good, although a bit mean because he says we'll do an exercise for 8 but then says the first 2 don't count - massive group sigh! Monday morning my whole body ached but it was a satsifying feeling knowing that the exercises had actually done something. I went back for more pain on Tuesday but didn't feel so achey on Wednesday morning, thankfully. All in all, much better than yoga I think; we'll see whether in a month's time I've got the killer abs that Pilates is meant to give you (I doubt it - I think I'd have to stop eating so much cake for that to happen!)
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