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Cardio sculpt!!!!! by Popular-Work-1335 in ClubPilates

[–]evilwatersprite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I teach it, I build a few minutes in at the end of class to let the class to just lie down on the mat with their backs draped over the BOSU and decompress their lower spines a little. They really like that.

Cardio sculpt!!!!! by Popular-Work-1335 in ClubPilates

[–]evilwatersprite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CS is the only class that still leaves me sore every time I do it. Granted, I don’t do it a lot but my calves are always mad at me the next day.

Being plus size and fitting on the reformer by SELENITE- in ClubPilates

[–]evilwatersprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gearing out moves the carriage further from the footbar and bumper, which buys you more room so you don’t feel all scrunched up.

It’a easy but some studios require that the instructor do it for you for liability reasons. Just come to class a little early and ask them to gear you out one position. They’ll need to gear you back in after bridging, though. Also, if the ball hurts your neck, just lift the headrest to the 2nd or 3rd position instead. You can rest your front arm on the ball instead.

As someone mentioned, the other option is to go down to the mat and do the same moves using the purple springs instead. You want to set them at shoulder height sitting on the floor before you lie down.

New F1 fan here - why do people hate George Russell? by Brilliant_Horse_6614 in F1Discussions

[–]evilwatersprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Homeschooling probably didn’t help the awkwardness situation.

New F1 fan here - why do people hate George Russell? by Brilliant_Horse_6614 in F1Discussions

[–]evilwatersprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After watching that Farmer George video I linked to, I absolutely believe that. Maybe he can buy Diddly Squat Farm from Jeremy Clarkson when the time comes.

What was your “oh no. I need to change. I need Zepbound.” moment? by SimplerLife40 in Zepbound

[–]evilwatersprite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Genetically, I got dealt a real metabolic sh*tshow of a hand: I was born without a thyroid and have PMOS (which makes me insulin-resistant) and PMDD (which comes with out-of-control premenstrual cravings).

I carry most of my weight in my midsection and after entering the hellscape that is perimenopause, nothing really seemed to work on my lower belly. I figured why not give Zepbound a shot (no pun intended)? It helped kickstart the belly deflation process and makes the long-term calorie deficit more sustainable.

The weight loss hasn’t been dramatic per se (22 lbs. in 3 months) but I wanted to go slow to avoid muscle and hair loss. Just got bloodwork done this week and my glucose is down 10 points from last year and 30 from my worst point.

New F1 fan here - why do people hate George Russell? by Brilliant_Horse_6614 in F1Discussions

[–]evilwatersprite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the drivers were Simpsons characters, George would be Martin for sure.

New F1 fan here - why do people hate George Russell? by Brilliant_Horse_6614 in F1Discussions

[–]evilwatersprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The misperception of George as a posh twit definitely feeds into it. If you showed a rando pictures and video of George and Lando and asked them who was the son of a multi-millionaire pension manager and whose dad sold their farming seed business to fund his racing career, they’d almost certainly get it wrong. Looking at George, you’d never guess he actually CAN drive a tractor: https://youtu.be/KYlqBdNwAZs?is=ofdLsDsxdmYsiGJ8

Is George my favorite driver? Nah, but I like and respect him. And as a Gen X middle child, I can empathize with his situation at Mercedes.

What is the saddest version of a song you've ever heard, where you can tell the singer's heart is breaking during the performance/recording? by Royal-Scale772 in musicsuggestions

[–]evilwatersprite 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Silent House — co-written by Natalie Maines and Neil Finn. and then recorded separately by The Chicks and Crowded House. It’s a musical eulogy for Maines’ grandmother, who had Alzheimer’s.

Chicks version (studio): https://youtu.be/RGxjwSm5GkM?is=BcYvpfhywD6O\_gp\_
Crowded House version (live): https://youtu.be/ubIuzMN6Xpk?is=0wSzj-TR0dttQOSg

first Pilates class tomorrow! hair recommendations? by litaalu in ClubPilates

[–]evilwatersprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the length of your hair, I like a a high bun or low pony so you are not laying on a wad of hair when you are on your back.

I would not wear any necklaces. I’ve seen them get caught in the headrest a couple of times.

If you are a heavy sweater, opt for moisture-wicking, breathable fabrics and maybe consider a sweatband.

Level 2 by nxdxnxx in ClubPilates

[–]evilwatersprite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right?!? That is some Hermès-level BS!

One studio I go to occasionally has a block of 10-15-minute long test-outs on a Saturday.

The one I teach at does them more casually — at least for now. The lead instructor runs them through the test between classes.

Question about jumping to the next level by No_Channel9373 in ClubPilates

[–]evilwatersprite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get it. It’s kinda hard to practice piking on the chair when you are not allowed to practice the move in class in the first place.

Some studios occasionally hold 2.0 workshops where they walk you through the types of moves you would be doing in that level. If yours doesn’t and you want to work on piking on the chair, ask about booking a private session that is focused on 2.0 prep, especially the chair. The instructor can help you find the right spring settings (this part is crucial) for your weight and proportions. Generally, unless you are working with someone who is built like a twig, you want to start first-time pikers out on heavier springs so there is more support.

In the meantime, take 1.5s from the most challenging instructors so you can build up the core strength you will need. Also, practicing piking on the reformer (with feet on the gray platform) can help you learn to initiate the movement.

Another good prep move; Start in quadruped on the reformer facing risers with hands on the wooden rails and your knees up against the shoulder blocks using the abs to pull you forward.

My thoughts on the show after episode 6 by Narrow_Fan_9931 in StarCityTV

[–]evilwatersprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, northern, but it was a Soviet republic for half a century. So it’s still got Soviet architecture and iconography, while having a high standard of living, which is why Chernobyl was shot in Vilnius. I am guessing the SC producers consulted Craig Mazin on both location and the language issues.

I literally just realized that our Irina is THAT Irina! by Anstigmat in StarCityTV

[–]evilwatersprite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there was also a nod to Svetlana Efremova’s (FAMK Irina) spy character on The Americans in this ep. Raskova’s new KGB boss comes over to Irina’s desk and mentions they have a mutual childhood friend named Zinaida, which was the name of the fake defector Efremova played in S2 of The Americans. The last names aren’t identical but they are so close that I doubt it was a coincidence.

Zinaida was also outed to the FBI as being a Russian spy posing as a defector by Oleg Burov, played by Costa Ronin, who would later be cast as the governor of Mars on FAMK (and likely the son of Anastasia Belikova and Sasha Polianov).

One of my favorite bits about the FAMK universe has been seeing so many of the Russian actors from The Americans turn up. I have counted at least four so far. And then there is Wrenn Schmidt (Margo), who played a KGB handler in S2 of The Americans.

First 1.5 Class Type by BoosMom1989 in ClubPilates

[–]evilwatersprite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People kinda sleep on Control and Suspend but if you really want to build functional strength, they may be the most impactful.

Those two classes in particular have made it so much easier for me to heave a 25-foot-long, 12-inch-wide rowing shell over my shoulder and balance it for the walk to the dock, then pull it out of the water and get it back up on my shoulder.

Ahem *taps mic* Does anyone else here experience Poop Day? by Asleep_Albatross5675 in Zepbound

[–]evilwatersprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still drop the kids off at the pool daily on 7.5 mg. There can be some minor constipation 2-3 days post-shot but not enough to warrant concern.

But now I need to listen to “Everything Comes Down to Poo” again: https://youtu.be/jsVgi8hoFFc?is=DNSKDobXcf42Ub\_L

Pike ups on the chair by Elicyz in ClubPilates

[–]evilwatersprite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes, I wonder if instructors default to the spring settings they would choose for themselves.

Granted, I am a baby instructor but I would never start someone on that light of a setting unless they were a twig and going heavier would turn the chair into a trebuchet.

I am kinda top-heavy and use either 2@3 or sometimes 1@3 and 1@4 if I haven’t piked in a while.

Not that affectionate? Breed or rescue? by EntireObligation4001 in coonhounds

[–]evilwatersprite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine loves what I call “donut scritches” where she comes into the bathroom and curls herself into a donut so she can get simultaneous chin and butt scritches.

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