Sunday, 28 February 2016

Back to pilates.

My grand plan to stick to 28-day pilates schedule has not stood the test of time, I've actually managed to fall behind the schedule within the first week (well done me), but I'm getting back on track and (!) enjoying it. It's far too easy to just skip the workout when I'm so busy with studying and after a long day in the library I barely have the energy to sort out my dinner in the evening, not to mention getting into my sports kit and going through three workout videos. But I can feel that my body is changing, certain position which were unmanageable before are quite easy now. This is great, feels like an accomplishment of some sort. Not to mention the boost of endorphins that you get from physical activities.

I don't know how I've managed to live many years with barely any exercise, I've become an advocate for regular physical activity simply because it's healthy. You need to look after your body, it's your vessel that needs to carry you through this life.

http://www.blogilates.com/blog/2014/12/30/new-beginners-calendar-2-0-for-2015/
So, put your leggins on and try pilates. Or Zumba. Or whatever else that will make you happy. I like pilates, because it's so varied and you can target particular body parts or do a total body workout instead. And you see the results pretty quickly. Within a week I've noticed that my muscles became stronger and I could follow routines without feeling like I'll just collapse. Yep, that might be the feeling at the start, but you need to push through it. It's worth it. Swimming is another great way to exercise, a low impact and relaxing workout. Though don't swim in your leggins.

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