Thinking of Taking up Ballet

[ttcycle]

Enjoy the classes- it will definitely make you stronger but keeping you lean and not bulky!

 

[ColinJ]

So what exactly are pilates? (Is it pronounced pie-lates), from a quick google image search it looks like some sort of yoga?

 

[summerdays]

Well tonight pilates was pain, some things I have good balance and muscles but toay was using some muscles in my leg in a sideways motion that I guess you just don't do in cycling, it was painful doing the repetitions.

 

[tyred]

Let us know how your first lesson goes.

 

[Octet]

She is probably just surprised, I know I would be initially, just something you're not expecting!

That's the word I was looking for, surprised, not shocked but surprised.

 

[captain nemo1701]

I did adult ballet class once a week for 14 years. I have better posture an flexibility than most guys half my age (just turned 50) and when people remark about my legs, I tell 'em it's not just cycling. And don't be put off by being a man doing some activity often thought of as 'just for the girls'. Enjoy it.

 

[Octet]

First lesson tomorrow

 

[tyred]

Good luck

 

[Ganymede]

First lesson tomorrow

Hurrah! You're going to have a brilliant time.

You'll probably ache afterwards!!

 

[Octet]

Turns out I'm about as graceful as a dying goose.

I found we covered a lot, without too much practice which was a bit unnerving.

All in all, I really enjoyed it.

 

[Ganymede]

Turns out I'm about as graceful as a dying goose.

I found we covered a lot, without too much practice which was a bit unnerving.

All in all, I really enjoyed it.

You will be more graceful when you have the right muscles developed - it's all about control and getting to know your body!

Glad you had a great time!