The thing I have found comforting about Pilates for my poor muscles is that modifying the exercises still gets you a good workout. My modifications centre around underused abdominal muscles. My legs are really strong, and I tend to use them to get me through things when I can, but the necessity in Pilates to do things a certain way means I can't do that. I take comfort in knowing that even a little of the "right" way to do it helps.
Mind you, I am accustomed to slow and steady from Tai Chi. It took about a year for me to notice that Tai Chi had made a real difference to arm and leg muscles, as well as stamina. The change was so gradual, and the exercise felt so comfortable, that I just didn't realize my muscles were changing.
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Pilates
Date: 2003-02-21 06:35 pm (UTC)Mind you, I am accustomed to slow and steady from Tai Chi. It took about a year for me to notice that Tai Chi had made a real difference to arm and leg muscles, as well as stamina. The change was so gradual, and the exercise felt so comfortable, that I just didn't realize my muscles were changing.