Pilates is the ONLY “work out” class I have ever liked! Yoga is too, urm, yoga-y for me. And step aerobics and kick boxing are just not my thing.
I alternate pilates and running, both of which keep me out of a gym (thankfully!). Pilates is wonderful strength training that really uses yourself to strengthen and lengthen your muscles instead of hard weights.
I loooove the focus on your core and balance.
Also, pilates really helped a back/shoulder/neck problem I’ve had for years. It is absolutely wonderful to not be in pain anymore!
I do highly recommend going to a class though. If you try to do it yourself from a video, you will more than likely be doing it wrong. I tried that and it was impossible to do know how it should be done without going to a proper instructor.
