tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23475742.post8626888237920707630..comments2023-05-23T08:56:40.040-04:00Comments on keriland: On the Right TrackKeri Donaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03559511246004614404noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23475742.post-62805731130238582922008-09-05T11:02:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:02:00.000-04:00You are doing SO well with swimming - that part wi...You are doing SO well with swimming - that part will be a breeze for you in the tri! That's awesome!<BR/><BR/>You know I am a big fan of yoga :) There are so many different classes and styles, and the intensity varies greatly between them. I prefer Bikram style or Power yoga because they are a LOT more challenging than others and I really feel like I'm getting a workout, as opposed to a gentle stretching. Also, with Bikram - I'm conditioning my mind as well as my body, and I like that aspect of it, too. <BR/><BR/>Maybe Pilates would be more up your alley, you should give that a try. You definitely wouldn't be bored in Bikram, either, if you want to give that a shot :)Chelsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184258915036701622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23475742.post-17686913932335040002008-09-05T07:47:00.000-04:002008-09-05T07:47:00.000-04:00Some yoga classes are more boring than others. And...Some yoga classes are more boring than others. And 75 minutes is PRETTY long. Mine are only 55 minutes. You have to experiment with the instructors too because they can all have a different style. Out of all the instructors at my gym (like 6 or so) I REALLY like 2, 2 more are so-so and the others are kinda dull. I skip their classes entirely. I look at yoga more as a stretch class to get all the kinks out after a good workout. I used to only do yoga and pilates, but now I always add in some cardio before or after taking the class.<BR/><BR/>I would give pilates a try though. It REALLY works your core. And while your HR is not super high, you WILL sweat if you have a good instructor. And you WILL be sore in your abs, obliques, gluts, and thighs. Isn't that what it's all about? :) I lost pants sizes last year from doing WW AND pilates & yoga. I was the same weight as pre-pregnancy but I was a size smaller due to the toning from those classes.Angellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852706482954687440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23475742.post-33003124663962950562008-09-04T22:22:00.000-04:002008-09-04T22:22:00.000-04:00I agree about Yoga, it takes too long and doesn't ...I agree about Yoga, it takes too long and doesn't seem to have much of a point. I did do Pilates for a while and liked that. It's like a bit more intense yoga, and it definitely improved my core strength. Keep up what you're doing, though...you're doing awesome!!!megAstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626138871494053345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23475742.post-68138349962061284282008-09-04T07:34:00.000-04:002008-09-04T07:34:00.000-04:00Your swimming is really improving. It sounds like...Your swimming is really improving. It sounds like you are ready for your triathalon already!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07628905540151689966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23475742.post-9607999210389730372008-09-03T17:12:00.000-04:002008-09-03T17:12:00.000-04:00Congrats on all of your progress! As far as yoga ...Congrats on all of your progress! As far as yoga goes, I felt the smae way about it at first. I only do it like 2 times a month and usually after a 30-45 minutes run on the treadmill. But...I have learned to breathe better and use my core muscles more and it definitely gives you a better workout when you figure out how to do it the right way. As far as Pilates goes...I love it! It is a more intense workout than yoga and definitely helps to give a more slim muscle tone. Again, I often do it with some sort of carido before or after. If you get a good instructor, you should feel like it's worth it at the end of the class. Goo luck!<BR/><BR/>By the way, I took a cardio core class at our gym and you'd really love it! It is super intense for the entire hour. We used the step, weights, body bars, push ups, etc. My heart rate felt higher than it is when I run. Maybe your gym has that class?<BR/><BR/>KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com