Pilates

I have started going to this yoga studio and they have a lot of different classes.  

One of the classes is Pilates.  

I have done several Pilates dvd's and so when I saw that they offered Pilates I thought it would be no big deal for me to go try out a class.  Boy was I WRONG! 

First of all, I found out that I had been holding my feet wrong.  

Second of all, I had been holding my stomach wrong. 

Oh, and I had also been breathing wrong. 

All of these things combined make for a very different workout than what I was expecting. 

I left that class a little sore (I was REALLY sore the next morning!).

More importantly though, I got a good workout and a much needed form change.  

This is one of the things I love about working out in a class or with a trainer.  They are there to help you with your form, technique, breathing, and to motivate you when you feel like stopping.  

Don't get me wrong, I love workout dvd's!  However, it is important to make sure you are performing the moves right so that you don't injure yourself. 

Have you ever tried out a Pilates class?