I did pilates this morning as I've found trading off power walking and pilates has given me the best results in regards to toning. But the video I did was tagged Beginner to Moderate pilates, and the moderat part sure was hard. I was nearly falling over (but being sort of in a plank position on a mat while lifting one hand and crossing it over the other meant I didn't have far to fall down on the mat). But I managed some of the other exercises I wouldn't have been able to do a few month back, so some progress at least. I practiced the plank a couple times this morning and hope to do it again once or twice in the afternoon. I do think I am getting better at holding the plank in good form for 1 minute; either that, or I'm getting better at mentally distracting myself that I am holding a plank and the time seems to go by a bit faster!
@Discombobulated - It is awesome that you had a good run! When consecutive runs get hard and plodding, it is tough to remember what good runs feel like. I wish I could run again but being that I injure myself so often running, perhaps sticking to power walking is better for me.
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