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Which exercise has changed your body?

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DarkDarkNight · 11/06/2017 14:47

I'm just getting back in to exercise and am currently doing DVDs at home. I am alternating between 30 Day shred, some Davina (15 Minute Fit and Intense) and Charlotte Crosby 3 Minute Belly Blitz. I'm enjoying them and want to stick to HIIT type training but would lie to incorporate something new.

I'm mostly limited to exercise DVDs but my mum has offered to babysit if I find a class I want to do. I'm thinking of Kettlebells as I want to do some weight training and think it might be better to do a class. I would love some kind of Yoga or Pilates, would I need a class for this or would a beginners DVD be ok?

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Daisymay2 · 11/06/2017 20:08

I do pilates and you need to go to a good class. Anyone who let's you just join in without doing either a 121 session or a beginner day should certainly be avoided. I have done it for 5 years and even now I get told to move a foot or a position adjusted by the instructor. I also do Kettlebells and it sure makes a difference to the backside. Also I used to have a problem with my knees. The exercises have improved the muscles supporting the knees hugely and I can now do quite deep squats and my knees are pain free

Tiredemma · 11/06/2017 20:08

I have a friend who was doing various exercise methods. Her body shape changed from doing something called "booty barre" within a Pilates class. She looks amazing

Bravas · 11/06/2017 20:07

I can't do high impact classes due to various issues I have, so limited to yoga/pilates really. I can't believe what a difference pilates has made to my body for toning and core strength, really pleased and its easy to fit bits in each day at home too.

MrsPeelyWaly · 11/06/2017 20:05

Crossfit. I'm almost 60 but it hasn't stopped me.

HeyMicky · 11/06/2017 20:05

Kick boxing. When I do it I can see myself shrink week to week.

HIIT (classes not at home) also makes a difference

Lolimax · 11/06/2017 20:04

Kettlebells for me.

Marvellousmarg · 11/06/2017 20:04

Go to a group class with a teacher. They adjust you and show you how to use equipment.

Underparmummy · 11/06/2017 20:03

Pilates and yoga - but until you sweat and shake. Running for fat burning.

I do a barre class with a tracey mallet trained teacher and it is hand downs the best body shaping class i have ever done.

Marvellousmarg · 11/06/2017 20:02

Iyengar yoga is amazing. Toned and strengthened me so much.

Helspopje · 11/06/2017 20:00

Lifting proper weights (not pump)

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 11/06/2017 19:58

Running and yoga.

BrexitSucks · 11/06/2017 19:55

Swimming. Arms & shoulders :).

ChesterFuckingDraws · 11/06/2017 18:09

The combination of running and body pump has really helped me. I don't run far (or fast) think I average 4-5miles 3times a week and body pump twice.
The biggest difference is in my legs and arms which actually looked toned for once!

ImADingleDangleScarecrow · 11/06/2017 18:05

Spinning is good for helping get rid of my cellulite and toning legs and bum. Though I would say Body Pump is a better all-rounder for toning more areas.

FreeNiki · 11/06/2017 17:45

Hiit classes and Weights.

Also don't underestimate Pilates. It is slow but encourages toning and building core muscles. I would go for a class as you just cant be sure you're doing it right.

dementedpixie · 11/06/2017 17:45

Body pump is good for toning legs and bum too

nbee84 · 11/06/2017 17:44

If you go for a class I would recommend body pump - has made a massive difference to my shape, I've really toned up all over but particularly my arms and shoulders. I should imagine kettlebells would be good too.

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