Hip pain?

[tulip]

Pilates really helps with my hip issues. In fact, I haven't had any hip issues since it made Pilates an almost-everyday thing. I recommend you find a classical Pilates teacher who understands modifications. Pilates improves strength, flexibility and posture and is very balancing. You might want to consider dropping your heavy workouts in favor of going to a classical Pilates studio. No need for one-on-one instruction, although that's nice . Mat classes are very effective. Just stay away from pseudo-Pilates, Pilates-inspired or, heaven forbid, "yogates." Most "Pilates" classes taught in gyms are useless at best and harmful at worst.

[Catrin]

Well, something good is happening Pretty much as soon as I started the breathing exercises my chiropractor and the lateral core exercises my coach gave me, my hip symptoms have almost disappeared. Time will tell if this has "solved" it, but there seems a connection.

In other fronts, we've settled on my first competition date in February! I HAD been planning on early December (in New Jersey), but that is a bit too soon. I've come a long way, but I won't be quite ready for December. I ALSO want my first competition to be in driving distance, not a very expensive trip to the east coast! My two training partners will be coming with me, so all three of us will debut at the kettlebell competition platform party at the same time They are both much younger than I, so they help me stay humble on my progress. I've come a long way, but it does take a bit longer at 55 than 25.