{"id":1383,"date":"2014-11-08T21:57:54","date_gmt":"2014-11-08T21:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=1383"},"modified":"2014-11-08T21:57:54","modified_gmt":"2014-11-08T21:57:54","slug":"my-pilates-admission-springs-furry-handles-straps-and-beds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=1383","title":{"rendered":"My Pilates admission\u2026 springs, furry handles, straps and beds."},"content":{"rendered":"

Here comes a bit of an admission\u2026. until recently I had never been on any type of Pilates equipment. Those scary looking frames, beds and chairs with straps, furry handles and springs looked rather intimidating to me\u2026 but also intriguing and I had been dying to give them a go. I completed my level 3 training when heavily pregnant and since then have been in a cycle of being pregnant, breastfeeding, pregnant again and breastfeeding again. So it has taken me some time to feel strong enough and ready enough to attempt a new challenge.<\/p>\n

I am currently having some one to one sessions on the Pilates equipment with Marie-Claire Prettyman, who took me through my training and has taught me regularly since. Having someone who knows my body and capabilities well is helpful and reassuring.<\/p>\n

\"Pilates<\/a><\/p>\n

So after my first session – I was already in love. Working on the equipment adds another dimension to Pilates. The added resistance makes you think harder and work harder. For me it has been good to have an extra challenge, a fresh approach and another pair of eyes correcting my technique. With a slightly wonky body from carrying and chasing small children we’ve been focusing on my shoulders and upper back. The most frequently uttered words being “right shoulder down”. I always leave feeling alot better than when I started.<\/p>\n

I will be completing my reformer training in April, so if you fancy giving it a go let me know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here comes a bit of an admission\u2026. until recently I had never been on any type of Pilates equipment. 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