{"id":1716,"date":"2015-10-28T20:00:38","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T20:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2015-10-28T20:00:38","modified_gmt":"2015-10-28T20:00:38","slug":"the-story-of-a-man-taking-up-pilates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=1716","title":{"rendered":"The story of a man taking up Pilates"},"content":{"rendered":"
We have run our home business for over 5 years now, and for several years, I have been badgered to take up Pilates regularly. This has come from both Priya and some of our lovely class members…I have always found reasons and excuses not to regularly take up a class.<\/p>\n

But to be completely honest, I have needed it for years.
\nBefore, I used to work, in a semi-active job and was on my feet regularly, and walking around campus.
\nSince 2010 I have predominantly been working from home, and helping bring up my two amazing children.
\nLots of sitting, crawling, playing on the floor (and that’s just the children…)<\/p>\n

About 3 months ago, I decided to stop procrastinating…<\/p>\n

It’s tough. There you go. I admitted it…
\nI have chosen a class with Jo on a Wednesday evening.
\nI know where my core is, and in the past it has been in tip top shape, but over the years, I have become lazy, and taken short-cuts which has had negative effects on posture, core, and muscles.
\nI have found out (though I was not surprised) that I have tight hamstring muscles. Embarrassingly tight. My straight leg, is more 125 degrees than 180 degrees…<\/p>\n

Though on the bright side of life, my best exercise (as quoted by Jo) is the Mermaid (or a theme of it)…
\nYes, I said it, I am good at being a MERMAID!!!<\/p>\n

My favourite exercise is…. I have not idea… I just do as I am told!<\/p>\n

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\"Pilates<\/a><\/div>\n
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On a serious note, I love it. After a busy few days, I love my Wednesday evenings…<\/div>\n
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Time to wind down, chill out, and improve my Core…<\/div>\n
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If I could, I’d probably try to do it 2-3 times a week.<\/div>\n
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This has been on my doorstep for over 5 years, and I had previously only attended 3 classes. Ever.Why didn’t I start earlier….!?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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