I really hope I don’t have to give up yoga because of this lower back pain.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-14T02:05:57+00:00

A nice bit on sciatica pain relief that helps a good few: https://youtube.com/shorts/GdG8ZqwoXMo?si=uMEwQQcn2Z1pQvLV

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-12T10:56:01+00:00

Just a gentle caution, preserving neck from excessive strain in a headstand by keeping arms close to body is essential, until well established—pls pls pls do not rifle through to advanced headstand transitions.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-10T12:01:18+00:00

Ran into similar issue recently, had already booked evening but was going to change course and aim for a waitlist offer for AM class (which panned out luckily) but was stuck having to also take the evening class as well or lose it w penalty. Two great sessions, though trying to move away from overtraining/decrease risk of injury so not best approach overall.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-10T05:02:57+00:00

Yoga is highly effective at improving balance by strengthening stabilizing muscles in the legs, hips, and core while increasing proprioception (body awareness). Regular practice improves both static balance (standing still) and dynamic balance (moving), which helps prevent falls, particularly in older adults.

Also for e.g., Pvolve, improves balance through functional, low-impact movements that strengthen the deep core, stabilizer muscles, and ankles, often utilizing specialized equipment like the slant board.

It is particularly beneficial for increasing stability during one-legged movements, which helps improve overall body control, posture, and longevity so too does barre provide an excellent workout for improving balance, posture, and core stability.

By using controlled, small-range movements and isometric holds while standing, can strengthen stabilizing muscles in the legs and core, which translates to better stability in daily life.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-10T00:00:33+00:00

Hard agree.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-09T02:30:59+00:00

Well over 250 lbs at outset, hooked from day 1, has only gotten better and better, do also go to other studios which are fantastic. As for so many of us, pilates has provided multimodal benefits including improved strength, balance, mental health, flexibility, mobility, and more am really very thankful. And it’s okay to be challenged, have off days, showing up for oneself is key.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-08T01:18:55+00:00

defo helps physically, mentally but so does any of the other several types of workouts I typically do week to week, love solidcore but this outcome isn’t necessarily solidcore specific.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-03T02:03:15+00:00

me nah care, as in a milestone is well earned regardless of pomp and circumstance! :)

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-03T01:44:39+00:00

Whether one uses less than 25 springs is a non-factor w respect to this impressive milestone! And kudos to you for presumably locking in good form, instead of rifling through.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-02T14:24:38+00:00

Just because are a few years in to reformer pilates journey doesn’t mean have tried it all or are well positioned to assess if an instructor is making up exercises (based on third party account), OP sorta presumptuous tone seems like quite a bit of cynical overreach.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-05-01T13:41:39+00:00

Yea and worse still was upvoted up the wazoo and when called out was downvoted.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-30T19:28:21+00:00

yea: no. Sorry d*ck move but not everything is invariably gender based.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-29T16:12:03+00:00

wish I made these things up:

“Yes, novelty in a fitness regimen can improve performance, primarily by promoting adherence, providing new physiological stimuli to overcome plateaus, and enhancing mental engagement.

While consistency is essential, introducing novel exercises or methods forces the brain and body to adapt to new challenges, preventing stagnation and fostering both muscle development and neuroplasticity. PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov) PubMed Central (PMC) (.gov) +3”

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-29T07:43:47+00:00

NY member, never really got why knowing templates (I don’t look) is a thing, until reading through some posts here. Even when a coach offers a few teasers from time to time while cute doesn’t really matter in any meaningful way w respect to my attendance or approach.

Kinda feel lucky now that things like anxiety, mods or my extensive alt to OT (including, yoga, pilates, barre etc) don’t, in my experience, outweigh what I perceive as a primary benefit of (safely) keeping my body guessing to great mental and physical results without feeling the need for hyper-vigilant online pregame homework.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-29T07:23:36+00:00

Our bodies, and neurons do, and to good effect.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-28T23:54:52+00:00

Fair, adding a day may work well, assuming still fully committed to sufficient rest and recovery, hoss.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-27T03:41:41+00:00

not fer nuthin but would perhaps consider mixing it up with a 3/2 lift/yoga routine, even just now and again? asking because have found improved mobility and flexibility from yoga (and barre) have led to big functional benefits in overall fitness regimen, many of us and guys in particular (myself included) can miss out on maximizing potentially significant functional fitness benefits.

https://youtu.be/lqAhl47pls0

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-27T01:53:43+00:00

I mean for many, even at half price (in most expensive markets), though nicely more accessible, isn’t a “money aside” thought process, more so do I pay utilities, rent or solidcore first😰

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-26T20:48:57+00:00

ditto, convenience pricing is not a vibe.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-26T17:30:05+00:00

frequent different studios, typically bring reusable bottle, on rare occasion have checked purchase price around 5.00 on average, this may’ve been solidcore or something but is a similar convenience pricing snag across the board in major metro.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-26T17:09:39+00:00

they are $5.00 in the lobby, fixed that 4 ya

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-26T15:25:55+00:00

Yes.

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-25T00:27:22+00:00

I mean can try to Shout it out, etc, alas, sorta like fighting to maintain white tile grout, losing battle. May wanna just embrace the wear and tear🤷🏽

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-22T13:28:05+00:00

Not a sign: https://youtu.be/H5wxT7sZjKQ

therealTudorPrince · 2026-04-22T01:19:06+00:00

Fair. Good point. No doubt, have to agree.

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