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Will this be a problem at a pilates class? I'm feeling a bit stupid now

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Deadnettle · 28/07/2016 18:16

I've just booked my first pilates 1 to 1 lesson for next week. After doing so I watched some pilates videos, beginner ones, and I can't even sit on the floor with my legs straight in front of me Blush

It gets worse. I can't lie on my back comfortably or my front or side

Will this be a problem? Should I cancel? Or will the instructor be able to work around these issues until they are better?

I've recently had an abdominal hysterectomy and my back is killing me so I really want to go but now I feel stupid and I'm not sure why.

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Gardencentregroupie · 28/07/2016 18:23

A proper qualified pilates instructor will be able to work with your body and will help you no end. Definitely don't cancel. My old pilates teacher did special antenatal and postnatal classes so she worked with c section, separated abdominal muscles, SPD, sore leaky boobs, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, bad backs, you name it, nothing couldn't be worked with.

Fatcakes · 28/07/2016 18:19

So long as your doctor has given the ok, it will be fine.
Your instructor will work around your difficulties. You'll start to see and feel positive changes in weeks rather than months.
Good luck.