What low impact core/strength workout class?
Discussion
As I'm trying to regain fitness without any further injury I'm keen to do some sort of strength, core strength & balance exercising that will help me to ease back into other, more arduous sports more easily.
I'm not interested in spirituality, chi or any of that.
I've read about 'man yoga' in the US, such as Broga and DDP yoga, but would be interested to Know what already existing things found locally could fulfil the same function.
Cheers.
I'm not interested in spirituality, chi or any of that.
I've read about 'man yoga' in the US, such as Broga and DDP yoga, but would be interested to Know what already existing things found locally could fulfil the same function.
Cheers.
Pilates and yoga are both hard as fking nails if you do it properly.
My flexibility is ste so I hate both.
Some light(ish) compound lifting might be good. Deadlift and squats are good for core strength, but, you must have good form.
Some good quality one on one pt sessions with a decent coach maybe?
My flexibility is ste so I hate both.
Some light(ish) compound lifting might be good. Deadlift and squats are good for core strength, but, you must have good form.
Some good quality one on one pt sessions with a decent coach maybe?
MC Bodge said:
What's the verdict on pilates?
The first time I did it I came out of the class light headed a nauseous. If you do it properly it is bloody murder, you're shaking, sweating and just want it to stop. Normally on a Wednesday (my class is Tuesday evening) I'm sore, and it even more sore on a Thursday. There is also a lot of bendy women do it, though your eyes go a bit blurry when you are working that hard. Also the rugby league players do it and they are all nails. StrongLifts 5x5 - seems like I recommend this every other day, but it works. Should help you achieve your goals.
Willy Nilly said:
The first time I did it I came out of the class light headed a nauseous. If you do it properly it is bloody murder, you're shaking, sweating and just want it to stop. Normally on a Wednesday (my class is Tuesday evening) I'm sore, and it even more sore on a Thursday. There is also a lot of bendy women do it, though your eyes go a bit blurry when you are working that hard. Also the rugby league players do it and they are all nails.
Sort of similar to how I felt after yoga. It was extremely hard, had me sweating in seconds.reps/sets and the static/dynamic holds I reckon are a great combo.
Art0ir said:
I've actually been looking into yoga myself to help with flexibility.
I'd like to maintain some functionality and not become an oaf by solely lifting heavy things. Good to see some other gym goers are doing it...
We do a lot of stretched in our class. I am constantly amazed at how difficult many of the exercises are, just keeping balance when she puts us in certain positions takes all of my concentration and physical might (such as it is), some of them give you a stretch and a workout in the same exercise, which must be considerably better than bench pressing 100kg of steel. I'd like to maintain some functionality and not become an oaf by solely lifting heavy things. Good to see some other gym goers are doing it...
I'm still achey and tired from Tuesdays class.
When I can't get down the gym, I tend to watch decent ab workout vids on youtube. They're normally 15-20 minutes long with varying difficulty.
I'm not a huge fan of the Mike Chang videos, but there are some pretty good videos out there.
You just need a small amount of space and an open window.
I'm not a huge fan of the Mike Chang videos, but there are some pretty good videos out there.
You just need a small amount of space and an open window.
TBH you'd be better off drawing the curtains and closing the window. http://youtu.be/mg4K-9QynWM
Pilates and yoga are both hard as fking nails if you do it properly.
My flexibility is ste so I hate both.
Some light(ish) compound lifting might be good. Deadlift and squats are good for core strength, but, you must have good form.
Some good quality one on one pt sessions with a decent coach maybe?
My flexibility is ste so I hate both.
Some light(ish) compound lifting might be good. Deadlift and squats are good for core strength, but, you must have good form.
Some good quality one on one pt sessions with a decent coach maybe?
I've now had a go at some Youtube yoga sessions as well as a Pilates DVD.
I quite enjoyed them and found that I could cope with the basic postures and movements.
First impressions are that I preferred the yoga -I'm interested in strenghtening and balance rather than meditation and spirituality, though.
I'm not sure what to look for in a group class or where to find a decent one, though.
I quite enjoyed them and found that I could cope with the basic postures and movements.
First impressions are that I preferred the yoga -I'm interested in strenghtening and balance rather than meditation and spirituality, though.
I'm not sure what to look for in a group class or where to find a decent one, though.
Body Pump ? First time I went, I looked at all these skinny young ladies and added a few extra weights. Within 5 mins I was unloading weights and sweating like a ***. My wife does it and over time it's really improved her core strength. Try not to be too blokish and concentrate on form and doing the whole track rather than heavier weights then blowing out half way through.
PS I'm not a regular gym goer. Still not managed to get into the routine of it...but I do go back to Body Pump when I get to the gym.
PS I'm not a regular gym goer. Still not managed to get into the routine of it...but I do go back to Body Pump when I get to the gym.
Several years ago I thought it might be an idea to do an extended warmup before ice hockey and thought "60 minutes of yoga shouldn't be too hard"
fk me, I could barely stand up on the ice
Ignore the broga nonsense and get yourself to a yoga class or just buy a dvd,Barbara Currie ones are quite good despite having her camel toe glaring at you throughout the session.
As mentioned above, the Stronglifts 5x5 is very good for core strength (even has an app to take away the thinking for you). A variation on this is the Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 which also has ancillary workouts to make it a bit more interesting.
fk me, I could barely stand up on the ice
Ignore the broga nonsense and get yourself to a yoga class or just buy a dvd,Barbara Currie ones are quite good despite having her camel toe glaring at you throughout the session.
As mentioned above, the Stronglifts 5x5 is very good for core strength (even has an app to take away the thinking for you). A variation on this is the Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 which also has ancillary workouts to make it a bit more interesting.
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