So here I am, 36 classes in! I feel strong, look good and hold myself better. Right now I find myself with a checklist of items that I am trying to accomplish so that I can move on to "multi level" classes. This list is from the ladies at Vitality Pilates and it includes:
Skill Set & Concepts:
Mechanics of Pilates equipment
Clean-up of Pilates equipment and props
Imprinted Spine
Pilates Ribcage Breathing
Familiarity with the core muscle
Familiarity with the Shoulder Girdle
Understand the principles of Muscle Isolation
Understand the principles of Joint Isolation
Exercises:
Breathing
Pelvic Tile
Balance Point
Roll-up
Plank
Hundred
Stomach Series: Single Leg Stretch
Stomach Series: Double Leg Stretch
Stomach Series: Scissor Kicks
Stomach Series: Lower Leg Lift
Stomach Series: Criss-Cross
Teaser
Sternum Imprint
Swan
Pull Straps
Stomach Massage
Elephant
Down Stretch
Mermaid
I've done all of these, but I am now working on getting instructors to sign off on this. Besides the introductory classes that I've been taking they also host jump-board classes (cardio) and other multi-level classes. Having more scheduling opportunities open up to me would be great. I don't think I'm ready to be in multi-level classes full-time, but I'd like to begin to incorporate them into my regimen.
Tomorrow night at 7:15pm I have a private lesson with Adena, my FAVORITE instructor. This is a follow up to another private lesson that I had on Saturday with Beth at Soma Pilates in Redmond where I used the barrel for the first time. THAT was interesting. Tomorrow night I'd like to work on the upside down push-up and the short and long spine. :)
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Short Spine - ALMOST THERE!
The Short Spine. It's one of those special exercises that is just beautiful to watch and you envy those that can do it. With my tummy I've always had a bit of a problem in that area.
Well, tonight I was able to pull it off about 85% of the way! Yippee!
It's funny to see the skinny girls do things like this right off the bat. I have to work harder for it than they do, which is fine, but I certainly get more excited than they do too. :)
Monday, January 10, 2011
January 10th - Cardio Considerations
What a great week this will be!
This weekend I woke up early and went to Pilates but found myself saying 'what the hell' and really just ate whatever I really felt like and when I weighed myself I was 272 pounds. That's WITH a lot of salt in my system from the day before. I'm doing my best to splurge while mixing in good things at the same time. Pizza? Yes, but I also need a big salad with fruits and veggies and maybe some nuts on top. Raw Almonds are keeping me sustained in times when I'm about to gnaw my hand off.
Today as I looked out of the window here at work I saw a rowing/crew team go by. I've been thinking about and wondering what sort of cardio to incorporate into my routine, so with my location being right ON Lake Union these days I think I will enroll in some rowing classes. Now the question is, should I wait until its warmer weather or will the activity itself warm me up? Or will I find myself freezing my butt off out there, will my hands even work after an hour of being out on the water? Eek!
This week I only have 1 class scheduled and it is tonight at 6:15pm with a teacher I really don't care too much for. Perhaps its time to plot out a 1:1 session with Adena and do a little more work on getting into the multi-level classes...
This weekend I woke up early and went to Pilates but found myself saying 'what the hell' and really just ate whatever I really felt like and when I weighed myself I was 272 pounds. That's WITH a lot of salt in my system from the day before. I'm doing my best to splurge while mixing in good things at the same time. Pizza? Yes, but I also need a big salad with fruits and veggies and maybe some nuts on top. Raw Almonds are keeping me sustained in times when I'm about to gnaw my hand off.
Today as I looked out of the window here at work I saw a rowing/crew team go by. I've been thinking about and wondering what sort of cardio to incorporate into my routine, so with my location being right ON Lake Union these days I think I will enroll in some rowing classes. Now the question is, should I wait until its warmer weather or will the activity itself warm me up? Or will I find myself freezing my butt off out there, will my hands even work after an hour of being out on the water? Eek!
This week I only have 1 class scheduled and it is tonight at 6:15pm with a teacher I really don't care too much for. Perhaps its time to plot out a 1:1 session with Adena and do a little more work on getting into the multi-level classes...
Saturday, January 1, 2011
New Year and New Energy
Tonight I find myself mulling over a lot of things. What I want for 2011 and what I want to leave behind in 2010.
2010 has been such a strange, strange year. In a lot of ways I have relaxed, let down my hair and have partied quite a bit (part of having an alcoholic around me). This is my rationale for not going out and having a wild ass time tonight, I'm gearing down and not up. It's time to get back to reality, time to focus and move forward with life - not tread water. This is the first time that I can remember that my focus for the New Year has not revolved around weight loss. As it stands, I have managed to lose weight throughout the Holiday season - just by my constant involvement in Pilates. No, 2011 is about living a good and healthy life - not stressing out about how big my backside is.
This year I want him out, gone - from my life and from my day to day existence. I'm tired of worry. I want someone else to do it. I want him to attach himself like a vice to some other woman, someone good that will watch out for him for a few months while I decompress and get some distance. I want to be a memory, not a crutch.
My Pilates studio has been closed since right before Christmas and I am really, really ready to get back to my classes. I'll enjoy New Years Day and then on Saturday will be back in a class.
I also want to eat healthier, drink healthier and stay away from the bad stuff. I want to make an effort to stay away from GMO's this year. I want organic produce delivery.
Also, today I was handed something called "Moringa" (zija), a dietary supplement "super drink" which is supposed to be nutritionally dense and an aid in weight loss. I am going to start the year off right by enjoying these every morning, beginning tomorrow. Will report back.
2010 has been such a strange, strange year. In a lot of ways I have relaxed, let down my hair and have partied quite a bit (part of having an alcoholic around me). This is my rationale for not going out and having a wild ass time tonight, I'm gearing down and not up. It's time to get back to reality, time to focus and move forward with life - not tread water. This is the first time that I can remember that my focus for the New Year has not revolved around weight loss. As it stands, I have managed to lose weight throughout the Holiday season - just by my constant involvement in Pilates. No, 2011 is about living a good and healthy life - not stressing out about how big my backside is.
This year I want him out, gone - from my life and from my day to day existence. I'm tired of worry. I want someone else to do it. I want him to attach himself like a vice to some other woman, someone good that will watch out for him for a few months while I decompress and get some distance. I want to be a memory, not a crutch.
My Pilates studio has been closed since right before Christmas and I am really, really ready to get back to my classes. I'll enjoy New Years Day and then on Saturday will be back in a class.
I also want to eat healthier, drink healthier and stay away from the bad stuff. I want to make an effort to stay away from GMO's this year. I want organic produce delivery.
Also, today I was handed something called "Moringa" (zija), a dietary supplement "super drink" which is supposed to be nutritionally dense and an aid in weight loss. I am going to start the year off right by enjoying these every morning, beginning tomorrow. Will report back.
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