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Thanks for the advice. Might have to try and fit some classes in. Unfortunately it's the time which was why I was thinking the DVD route. Obviously it makes sense to go to classes.
I am considering looking at one on one instruction at home, that would save me time.
I agree with everyone here join a class. Don't bother with DVDs. You need a teacher to make sure you are doing it correctly. A good teacher will aslo keep you motivated when your enthusiasum is flagging. I have Pilates DVDs which I bought six week after starting out, two and a half years ago. I used the DVDs twice in that time.
Go and join a class you'll be glad you did.
I agree with everyone here join a class. Don't bother with DVDs. You need a teacher to make sure you are doing it correctly. A good teacher will aslo keep you motivated when your enthusiasum is flagging. I have Pilates DVDs which I bought six week after starting out, two and a half years ago. I used the DVDs twice in that time.
Go and join a class you'll be glad you did.
I wold also recomend doing soem classes first to make sure you are getting the technique right.
Videos are great for getting in some yoga when you have time, but you need to know you are doing it correctly.
I wold also recomend doing soem classes first to make sure you are getting the technique right.
Videos are great for getting in some yoga when you have time, but you need to know you are doing it correctly.
Go to a few yoga classes to understand the basics and get some coaching under your belt.
I do a yoga class twice a week @90 min and incorporate 20 min daily.
Also why buy a DVD .. That's what youtube is for...thousands of full yoga sessions on there.
There is a Wii based balance/self resistance disc which works with a pressure sensing board to show you how good you are. Quite fun… https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Wii/Wii-Fit-Plus-283905.html
The biggest thing you'll get out of the classes (and I'd include Pilates in the potential list as a derivative format) is not you watching the teacher, but that is all you'll get from the video. You really do need a teacher who will
- make sure you've warmed up properly
- watch you
- correct you
- make sure you're supporting your back properly
- gently work to expand your capability and not let you progress to harder exercises before you're ready
Otherwise, stay with very basic exercises, and there's plenty on sites like livestrong.com.
The biggest thing you'll get out of the classes (and I'd include Pilates in the potential list as a derivative format) is not you watching the teacher, but that is all you'll get from the video. You really do need a teacher who will
- make sure you've warmed up properly
- watch you
- correct you
- make sure you're supporting your back properly
- gently work to expand your capability and not let you progress to harder exercises before you're ready
Otherwise, stay with very basic exercises, and there's plenty on sites like livestrong.com.