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Which gym classes you recommend

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ShastaBeast · 27/02/2019 18:33

I have a sore lower back & pelvis post kids (had surgery and loads of physio before anyone suggests seeing GP or physio) but can run and hope to be back to close to 5km again when it’s spring/summer (asthma in the cold air). I do weights and cardio in the gym twice a week but have the go ahead to try some classes.

Any idea what all the classes actually are, which are less impact, although I can do moderate impact hence the running. I’m not crazy fit although aiming to improve fitness and muscle strength, especially upper body and torso. Aiming for fit and strong rather than fat loss, that’s just a bonus.

Any gym classes that fit the bill? I’ve had body combat suggested so far by the only class is weekday morning and I work 9-5ish most days. Box fit is on offer but I don’t know what that involves and I’m very antisocial and struggle with left and right.

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ShastaBeast · 27/02/2019 18:44

I’ve tried Pilates at the suggestion of many a physio and both times told off for being there.

I can’t force a gym to allow me to participate. The most recent eviction was last week. I’ve been regularly working out for well over two years, plus started running in June. I just am too sore to lie down on my pelvis since the second birth/pregnancy many years ago. And I suspect spinning for the same reason would be too painful down there.

Body balance is the class I’m happy to do. But its not getting me fitter.

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ShastaBeast · 27/02/2019 18:39

And no aqua fit. I can’t be bothered getting wet as it’s a long walk to the gym.

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NicoAndTheNiners · 27/02/2019 18:38

X post with your no Pilates update.

My physio advised me to do Pilates for a bad back. I found it boring but it helped. Body balance keeps my interest more as it's choreographed to music.

NicoAndTheNiners · 27/02/2019 18:37

For what you say your goals are I would say body pump. It's high rep, low(ish) weights. Great class.

Spinning is also low impact.

For your back/pelvis I would also say body balance and/or Pilates.

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ShastaBeast · 27/02/2019 18:36

Please no Pilates (or yoga etc) - I’ve been kicked out of Pilates twice due to my bad back. But I’ve found a different class for that type of work.

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