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posted January 23, 2006 02:39 AM         

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I friggin' love pilates.

I love Yoga.

I don't have to be the buffest or the skinniest, but when I feel strong and my muscles are definately there.....

when I feel confident and spectacular and bendy...

when I feel flexible and capable and alive inside my awareness of this temple I chose,

I want to scream to the world...

PILATES!!!!!

That's all.

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posted January 23, 2006 01:34 AM         

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*ahem*
That was my Mars conjunct Sun speaking..... maybe coupled with my Libra Mercury in the third.

Just excited... what, is it a crime?

PILATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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From: Monterey Bay California
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posted January 23, 2006 01:43 AM         

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Hey, I love PILATES, too !
YAY !!!
Anyone up for a duet?
silvermoon

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posted January 23, 2006 08:41 AM         

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I just started back up on my pilates reformer two weeks ago. I feel stronger already and it feels good. I love pilates too.

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posted January 23, 2006 11:14 AM         

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Pix I totally understand. I have not tried Pilates, I am though. I do love Yoga and Kickboxing all the way..

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posted January 23, 2006 05:26 PM         

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What is PILATES?

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posted January 23, 2006 07:51 PM         

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Pilates is a series of strong, focused repetative movements, centred around the breath like yoga. It relies on core muscles.. girdle muscles for strength...
It is usually used with stability balls, weights/various balls and stretchy resistance bands.
It is non invasive, yet cardio as well, as the movements are usually more rhythmic and fast than yoga, which is more fexability and relaxation, a spiritual exercise, going within and stilling yourself.
it lengthens muscles, so you get defined and toned, not bulky ( although it looks really good) because you are going with a full range of motion, and being aware of the capabilities of your body. It targets muscles you don't know you had....

I hope I explained it well...
Basically, the next day, you feel brilliantly toned and strong, even if you don't think you did an intense workout. ( it is non straining, yet intense awareness)

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posted January 23, 2006 07:55 PM         

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Pilates is a gift from God

Thank you Josef ... wherever you are ...

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posted January 23, 2006 10:21 PM         

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Yes, thank you Josef.

(I am missing something, but I'll go with it.. .)

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posted January 23, 2006 11:46 PM         

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I love Pilates too...you build core strength, but takes about 5 weeks to start seeing results...a lot easier on the body than jumping around

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posted January 24, 2006 04:23 AM         

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Never tried it, but interested will have to try it out.

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posted January 24, 2006 06:25 PM         

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I havent tried them as of yet ... but i hear they work wonders on ones body. I currently go to the gym for a express workout on the nautalis machines with some cardio before and after the workout. The gym i go to right now, doenst offer and classes like pilates or anything ... but they said they will be soon. (they just opened this location about 2 months ago) ... so its on my list of things to try when they offer it.

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posted January 24, 2006 08:22 PM         

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Sounds wimpy to me.

*heaves dumbells and grunts*

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posted January 24, 2006 09:14 PM         

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I work with weights too, but it doesn't give me the balance and core strength that pilates does...
silvermoon

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posted January 24, 2006 09:17 PM         

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Obviously, your weights are too light.

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posted January 24, 2006 09:27 PM         

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Not going for the muscle man look, I am after all a female . But,I do handle 900-1200 lb animals(aka horses)daily with no prob.
silvermoon

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posted January 24, 2006 10:08 PM         

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I incorporate weights into my routine, either with the resistence bands or with balls. ( hee hee I said balls) or after Pilates, I will lift moderate weight, but with more reps.

My husband just did some with me, and he actually quite likes it... it targets muscles he doesn't usually work on.
He does chin ups all the time, which is crazy to me... I can barely do it once...
and does a routine with free weights.
He's 6'3 and about 170 lbs, he's trying to bulk up more, but has always been tall and slight.. ( he isn't skinny though, just normal.... no fat though, the stupid head.. .)
I am reminded that HE can have late night bowls of whatever he wants, whereas, I can have only littler ones, being a woman.
My stomach muscles and shoulders and hamstrings are feeling it today, so I took today off.. but I have Yoga tomorrow night.
I love feeling strong and capable.

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posted January 24, 2006 10:25 PM         

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joseph pilates

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Whatever it may bring
I will live by my own policies
I will sleep with a clear conscience
I will sleep in peace
~sinead o'connor

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posted January 25, 2006 11:07 AM         

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Pilates is wonderful...it is a wonderful way to strengthen the back as well! Mostly via the abdominals....

Pix.. you explained it perfectly....
Pilates has long since been used in Ballet... They always look so long those people... Thats the effect...
Be sure to start slow... no matter how fit you already are and if you have back problems? be extra careful...ask your Dr.

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