Pilates anyone? 🤸

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I am thinking of taking up pilates, has anyone else any experience of this form of exercise?  

I believe it will help me to build my core muscles ... but will I be able to get up off the floor cry with my dignity intact ?

Graham - 🚀💃 🤸🤸🤸

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    I would. The great thing about Pilates is that it can be done in a chair, on a bed, sofa etc. It's wonderful at working core nuscles

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    Hi,

    I did pilates with my physio once the formal exercise sessions had ended. It was really helpful- I was about 15 weeks post op at the time. I'm over 2 years now and still go to a class locally. Make sure the teacher is totally aware of what a hip replacement is /involved. The first class I went to I explained my situation and thought she had understood. When I complained about pain over my scar she asked why I had scar tissue 🙄

    If you take it slowly you won't loose your dignity. 🕺

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    I have done it since restrictions were lifted. The instructor was not keen that I do floor exercises but I do a version sitting for those. The class is in any case geared for the over 60's and less agile

    maggie

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    My understanding is that Pilates is good for anyone wanting to build up their core muscles.  However (isn't there always one of those), make sure the instructor is fully accredited and trained and not just someone doing it on a whim.

    A good instructor will make you complete a health questionnaire before you start and will also speak to you about your current ability (or lack of) and any health issues that you may have.

    Good luck and have fun with the Pilates 100!!

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    Pilates are a very good form of exercise as long as you don't strain the hip area etc. Now as for getting off the floor with dignity.... That's gonna be a tough one 😵. Before I retuned to the gym after my THR, I was worried about that too. You know, going down to floor level to do exercises on the mat. But you know what? Who cares what others think of you? Anyone who was brave enough to dare an operation of this magnitude is above reproach as far as I'm concerned. So you don't raise yourself gracefully from the floor as others do.... So what! At least you went to the trouble to try and repair your problem and make the effort to care for yourself through exercise!! Good for you!!😊

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    Pilates is great! does so much for your strength and core muscles. Don't worry about how you get up from the floor. make sure there is a chair or something to grab onto to give you support. I look very undignified, I get onto my hands and knees, stick bum in the air and push myself upright or make sure there is a wall nearby or chair for support to push up through one knee. My ostepath also has a  Pilates reformer which means you are not on the floor. 1:1 sessions and it looks like some sort of torturing equipment but so good for you and easy on the body.

    Good luck Graham x

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    They run a Pilates group at my physiotherapist surgery. Pilates is amazing and yes hugely beneficial to you but speak to your physiotherapist first they may run a group and if not can point you in the right direction and will give you do's and don'ts . Blessings xxx

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    Pilates is a great form of exercise for almost any age.  It will help you tone and strengthen your entire body.  If you eat healthy, it will also help shed unwanted poundssmile

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    Hi.

    Im a Pilates instructor with 25 years of experience. I also had a full hip replacemet 5 months ago. Pilates will help you get your core strong for sure. I would try to find a Studio with equipment, if I were you as you dont want to lie on the floor, just yet. A studio will have a Reformer, Cadillac( 4-poster)(trap-table) = same thing with different names and various other equipment....and that will suit you better. I am back teaching and live in SW London United Kingdom. Are you in USA?

     I have recovered brilliantly and have been relly up and about for 2 and half months now..I am teaching weekly in a lovely lare studio. 

    Best of luck.

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      Hi. Could you recommend a studio like this in north west London?? Where are you based?
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      There seem to be so many advertised on the internet - the big question for me (and Wardrobe mistre) is how do we find a good one?  I am in UK - SG6 postcode area.   

      You won't be allowed to post a business name in the open forum however, but you can as a private message.

      Graham

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      I'm in the states, but I might be able to offer suggestion for when you do your searches online.  Example:  If you live in Cambridgeshire.  Type in 'Pilates in Cambridge'.  This should bring up the ones offered in your area.  You should then be able to look on those webpages for a 'comments' or 'review' section.  This is where people go online to talk about their experiences.  From there you can decide which one stands out as possibly being a good one. 

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    I did pilates for 3 years before my THR which I only had last week. It has really benefited me as my non operated leg and core are really strong and I am finding it easy to get around on crutches. I agree that you need a properly trained instructor, mine was able to adjust exercises to allow for my bad hip pre op and I'm looking forward to getting back to it when I'm allowed.

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      I totaly agree, I have done Pilates for years and as my hip became more and more of a problem I just modified the moves. I am now four weeks post op, the PT and the nurses couldn't belive how I could manover myself directly after surgery but when you have a strong core, uper body and one good leg there's no problem. xx

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    My Orthopedic Surgeon specifically told me NO PILATES.  Maybe because Many pilates instructors are not educated about hip replacement restrictions.  
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      I agree to some extent. It drives my Pilates instructor mad that people can do a cheap course and call themselves Pilates instructors. Mine has spent thousands getting qualifications and has done a specific course on orthopaedic Pilates. I trust her implicitly and she has been very careful to make sure that I follow the restrictions 
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      My pilates teacher is excellent, and very careful with me. She's a Pilates instructor, and is well qualified, and specialises in Pilates for people with various injuries.  Certainly I wouldn't feel safe with 'just any' pilates teacher.

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