HealthEvolution

Since I started to focus on exercise and losing weight, I picked up pilates as a workout that would not only provide me some cardio exercise, but would also give me the benefits of resistance training.  This was an ideal situation because I could work out at home and it didn’t take a lot of time, either.  I was out of shape, incredibly heavy, and working out was not fun and certainly very difficult for me.  But with pilates, and in only 20 minutes, I could get a good enough workout that I was tired and sweaty.  It was a different type of workout than I was used to, though, because I also experienced the benefits of meditation and relaxation.  I hadn’t really ever experienced that during exercise before.  The workouts I was used to were much more traditional - elliptical trainers, kickboxing classes, weight training.  So boring and painful!  Pilates allowed me to get a serious workout, but close my eyes and relax while I was exercising.  I felt like I was getting stronger and stronger every day and I was able to quiet my mind for the first time.