Pilates

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Is there ANY benefit to doing Pilates once a week only? I can't fit it in any more than that but it almost feels like it's just not worth it. I do enjoy it though but if it's not going to improve my health / make me stronger then I might just use the time to add in another gym session

It's definitely worth it. I have really noticed a difference since I stopped and need to get back on it in the new year. For me it has really helped with general bendiness as well as pelvic floor stuff and a reduction in migraines, counteracting tech neck etc.

Definitely worth it. It's such a good workout.

I was in pain every day for 20 years until I started doing Pilates once a week!

I do ten minutes a day every day.

@Littlepinkpeg

I do ten minutes a day every day.

Do you follow a YouTube video or something? Please expand!

Absolutely.. it's the best form of strengthening exercise imo. Even 10 mins a day is worth doing. I started once weekly classes but have missed loads due to being ill so my New Year resolution is to get back into it. Even after just two or three classes I felt a difference. It's a miracle work-out and especially good for helping with menopause, tackling stress and drop in muscle strength.

I did it twice a week for a year and didn’t think it was doing much. Until I stopped due to illness and never got back to it. I have really noticed the difference when I haven’t been doing it. I think any is better than none, so you will get some benefit from it!

Oh tell me more! Is it better than yoga?

Yes definitely worth it. You might only do a class once a week, but you’ll be more aware every day of your posture, core muscles, pelvic floor etc etc. I did one class a week for a few years, stopped 5 years ago and am about to restart as I feel so much more achy and stiff without it.

I think even short or occasional Pilates workouts are worth it as they’re so effective and strengthening your core and making you more aware of your posture.

I am obsessed with Lottie Murphy, I subscribe to her online studio but she has lots of free videos of all different lengths and levels on YouTube.

I find yoga better for flexibility and strength (but I do quite dynamic yoga) and prefer yoga before bed as it’s more flowing and relaxing.

Pilates feels more technical, is better for core strength and posture, and has a faster, more noticeable toning effect (on me). It also doesn’t have any of the spiritual bits of yoga.

Thanks all
You have convinced me!