So this may be the part that destroyed me... after a great GRIT session, I stuck around to check out the 60 minute Pilates class.
I've done Pilates once before - my mum is super keen on it and she's a bit of a MILF so there must be something in it - and was interested to see how this would be different.
Beginning with a warm up, we went through a series of slow, controlled moves that teach you to engage your core muscles, suck in the abs and correct your posture. After an hour of jumping about my legs were doing a dance of their own so some of my stretches were a bit wobbly to say the least, but I can see how Pilates could make you more aware of your own body, strengthening the back and core muscles. It's perfect if you want to reduce the risk of injury from other exercise or sport.
Don't expect it to be easy at first - moving one leg in a giat circle whilst keeping your core engaged, pelvis tilted and hips aligned feels a bit like a multi-task too far at this point. Especially if, like me, you're more of a natural flailer than a controlled, swan-like sort. Still, practice makes perfect and since the instructor claimed somewhat darkly that 'the added pelvic floor control will help you all later in life' I will definitely be returning.
Verdict: even if you don't aspire to the splits, go for the continence. Peeing when you laugh is not a good look.
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