If you get turned off by the thought of exercising don’t jump into an exercise routine you’re going to hate. Instead, don’t exercise, just get moving. Start moving. A walk doesn’t have to be exercise. A stretch doesn’t have to be exercise.
Don’t exercise: MOVE.
You are strong. Feel strong.
One piece of knowledge that Pilates provides that many forms of exercise do not is the concept of the basic principles. You can consider them no matter what you are doing in life. Whether you are exercising, working, driving, cooking, or whatever situation you might find yourself in, you can always turn to the five basic principles to think about your body and help you focus.
In case you’ve forgotten what they are, here’s a friendly reminder:
1) Shoulder Stability
2) Pelvic Placement
3) Neck Alignment
4) Rib Cage
5) Breath
Our government guidelines suggest a minimum of 150 minutes of exercise per week. That is 30-minutes four times a week.
Remember this is a minimum. Try to make sure you meet it this week. Then try again next week, and try again the week after.