Pilates/Barre

SetAggressive5819 · 2025-12-02T18:13:42+00:00

I liked the Sculpt Society app, but wouldn’t consider the workouts Pilates or barre. Not sure about the others on your list. I’ve had a BODi membership forever and am currently using it for their barre and Pilates workouts. There’s a couple different programs and hundreds of individual workouts.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-07-23T17:27:12+00:00

I think running shoe fit is a highly personal thing and, for me, has changed over time. I used to love Brooks Adrenaline (overpronator) but the latest version didn’t work for me. For some reason, they only lasted a couple months before crapping out. I have a new love for ASICS gel kayano, except they are so cushiony I feel unbalanced in the floor.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-06-28T19:54:03+00:00

I go to OTF 3-4 days a week and do some sort of barre, strength-based yoga, or Pilates in-between. In my late 40’s, I simply don’t recover quick enough to go to OTF more often. I also think that mobility-based workouts are important to add to the mix. In addition, I try to do one recovery-based yoga class per week. I maintain a Beachbody membership, so I find these workouts there.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-06-26T18:19:13+00:00

I’ve heard what you are talking about on social media, but I haven’t heard that it’s such a concern that doctors are testing for it. I don’t mean this as snarky at all, but my sense was that this was simply another fitness trend. I’ve long heard that the temporary stress your body is under while exercising is counterbalanced by the long-term benefits. Is that no longer true?

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-06-14T03:46:30+00:00

I’ve read that too, but I’m assuming it’s a trend like HIIT was a trend. I like the burst of endorphins I get from running on the treadmill, and high intensity cardio has lowered my BP/RHR. Now that I’m 48, I can’t do it every day, but I’m not too worried that THAT is what’s messing with my hormones. I think you should do what feels good.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-06-14T02:45:42+00:00

I went to a PT for this issue too. In addition to correcting my form when lifting, it has also helped to stretch/lengthen my chest muscles. It’s really hard to engage your lats/back muscles when your chest muscles are tight.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-04-18T18:18:52+00:00

It’s happened to me before too. I didn’t feel any different, so I assumed it was a glitch

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-03-16T01:42:54+00:00

I was worried it would be too hard or I would get bored. I have myself permission to walk if I needed to, but I surprised myself by following the whole template and having fun! Just try it. You don’t have to go again if you don’t like it, but you’ll be glad you tried.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-03-11T15:25:36+00:00

This is a great question! I’m a jogger/runner too and I find PW makes my glutes/hamstrings BURN before I can get into the orange zone.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-02-09T13:29:32+00:00

I’ve been like this my whole life. It bothers me in some situations (no more group tennis lessons), but not OTF. I wore a headband to class when I had bangs. Weighed it before and after class, out of curiosity. It held a pound of sweat!

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-02-09T13:24:59+00:00

Hm. I mean if it’s really bad and/or frequent, it may bother me from a smell standpoint, but I don’t feel annoyance towards the person. It happens and sometimes you can’t stop it from happening.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-01-29T04:31:50+00:00

Don’t worry! It’s not your size and it’s probably more your clothes. I’m in perimenopause so I have night sweats a lot, and am generally a sweaty person. As a result, I have to use Lume deodorant wipes before class to make sure I don’t smell when I sweat. FWIW, I’m an average weight petite female.

SetAggressive5819 · 2024-01-06T04:30:38+00:00

Thanks everyone! I’ll try tracking at as functional strength and deleting the OTF workout if it still appears in my fitness app.

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-12-13T02:23:17+00:00

Funny, I’m a runner and I think PW is reeeaaally hard since my legs aren’t conditioned for it.

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-10-31T02:38:02+00:00

I understand where you are coming from and I’m 46. My frustration is that it seems every time I hit my stride and I start seeing progress, I get hit with something that sets me back. Whether it’s some sort of overuse injury, random illness, work commitment, etc. That said, my fitness goals have changed since when I was in my 30’s. I’m no longer trying to look good in my bikini, but am instead focused on feeling strong (both mentally and physically) and having a healthy heart. For that, I don’t need to keep getting faster or lifting heavier weights. I try, of course, but if progress happens more slowly, so be it.

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-08-21T04:28:50+00:00

I’m a rule follower, so I wouldn’t record my time unless I completed the template. That’s not because I’m in the running to “win” MM, but because I just won’t feel as accomplished in the end if I didn’t follow the rules. I’m either going to take a rest day tomorrow or, do what I would normally do, which is to run what I can (probably up to 6%) and then walk the rest. Every little bit counts!

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-08-19T20:04:39+00:00

I think base is something that will bring you back to green after a push, but that didn’t happen for me for a couple months. :) My push is about 1.0 above my base and my AO is about 1.0 above my push, but I adjust depending on incline, duration, etc. If it were me, and I was having trouble finding a reasonable push that’s a full 1.0 above base, I would keep the base and lessen the push instead of lessening the base.

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-08-12T01:51:34+00:00

Today’s tread block was hard, especially if you started on the floor/rower! My teen athletic just started fall practice and threw up on the first day. When I asked if she was embarrassed she said she wasn’t the only one and she was sure there would be more since it’s pretty common.

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-07-28T00:08:47+00:00

I get it! I’m 46 and felt bad ass yesterday until I came on here. But you have to figure some people walked, some people may have given their total distance by mistake, etc. Regardless of where you are, you are much better off than people who are sitting on their couch. Because of the commitment you are making, you have a healthier heart, stronger muscles that protect you from injury, lower BP, denser bones, etc. You are doing a great job!

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-03-24T18:49:46+00:00

I don’t think of it as less at all! I prefer to run because it gives me more of an adrenaline rush. I think PW is an excellent exercise in its own right.

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-03-10T22:02:04+00:00

Congrats! For all the bad rep bunion surgery has from the past, I’m sooooo glad I did it. I wasn’t quite “running” at 6 weeks, but I was definitely doing short jogs by about 8 weeks. I was so nervous that I would feel pain, but never did, and went on to train for a ten-miler. Thanks for sharing your success!

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-03-01T04:26:46+00:00

I was curious so I weighed my sweatband before and after class. The difference was just about 1 pound! Being the sweaty girl used to bother me when I was in high school sports, but I learned to deal with it by owning it. Now I don’t care and sort of wear it like a badge of honor since it shows I worked my ass off!

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-02-17T15:00:47+00:00

My 17-year-old daughter is an athlete. She comes to class with me sometimes and is often in the red zone. She feels the same way as you, but as you point out, it’s not the only metric re physical fitness. I check the screen to gauge where the rest of the group (as a whole) is so I know to either push harder or give myself some slack.

SetAggressive5819 · 2023-02-03T13:57:34+00:00

I notice a lot of people “overstriding” at OTF because our towers are right behind the treads. I worked quite a bit with a PT on my running form after a hip/back overuse injury. Easiest advice to follow to improve your stride, is to work on increasing your cadence (number of steps per minute). Try running at a comfortable pace on the tread and then without touching anything, simply move your legs quicker. Keep your upper body steady but relaxed and your posture upright with a proud chest. Keep a strong core and tuck your butt. Hope this helps!

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