straighter back ?

[summerdays]

I highly recommend going to Pilates. Don't let a high percentage of females put you off. We have a chap in our class who's been going for years. He's a gardener for the national trust and says the benefits for his back are enormous. I've noticed that I stand straighter and taller after going for a few years. I started after a physio recommended it after I finished a course of treatment for whiplash. I think it's the best thing since sliced bread. At 51,I'm fitter and stronger than I was 10 years ago.

Another tip is to make sure that you stand up straight when rising from a chair before you set off walking.

My back is aching a bit and I'm putting it down to two weeks off from pilates (yes I know I can do the exercises outside the class but I'm lazy!)

 

[Katherine]

My back is aching a bit and I'm putting it down to two weeks off from pilates (yes I know I can do the exercises outside the class but I'm lazy!)

Yes, I'm slightly stiff and that's a good idea. I might do a few roll downs!! My next class isn't for another week.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Not sure im a pilates man Katherine.but there are classes at bannantines every week.
im a bit rough and ready ,as the wife calls me

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Alexander Technique?

 

[moo]

I started doing chin ups, push ups and crunches on a regular basis 2 months ago using one of those door bars. My core has improved dramatically along with my stance. For reference I spent the last 20 years at a computer desk doing no exercise.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Thanks for all the good help and advice peeps "peeps yes I know" thanks ..