Pilates

[Tris71]

I would like to start doing some virtual Pilates classes to help strengthen my back as I am getting back ache when running.

Any recommendations ?

Thanks

Chris

[Roxdog Graduate]

I'm not expert on Pilates, but lower backache when you run could mean you need to strengthen your glute muscles (bum). I was advised about this by a physio. So bridges and hip exercises, as well as core strengthening exercises will help. I know there are a lot of people on the forum who swear by Pilates too, so I'm sure they'll have lots of info for you. Good luck

[Tris71 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks, that’s helpful. I have booked some personal training sessions which will include strengthening my glutes which I know are week. I want to supplement this with Pilates

[Ian5K Graduate]

Have you tried Youtube, the go-to for how-to?

I found a beginners one on the NHS channel. 🙂

youtu.be/44HquH6QyXc(Not working as expected?)

[Tris71 in reply to Ian5K]

Thanks. These NHS ones look good

[Bontobpat Graduate]

Try ‘Pilates and Yoga with Katja’, available on you tube. I regularly do one of her stretching videos and I really like her style.

[Tris71 in reply to Bontobpat]

Thanks. These videos look good so will try them