Pilates Round 2

Monday, I had my second pilates class. I was a bit more in sync this week with the rest of my classmates as we went through the positions. But there is one thing that I've already noticed during the two classes: I can't lift my waist off the floor when I'm on my stomach. Sounds difficult, anyway, doesn't it? I thought so too, and I thought it might just be my newness to the workout, but then I saw other first timers coasting through that part of the session. So what's wrong with me? In short, my ridiculously long torso. Sigh. Long body, short legs. It's my curse. It also gives me lower back problems and a unique stride. After the hour was over, I asked Tonya what I should do. What did she tell me? Basically, to suck it in (or as she put it, "engaging your core"). Sucking in, apparently, actually works out your abs, and you are more likely to sit up straight when you suck it in. It's all about strengthening the core.

So I've been sitting at my desk, walking around the office, sitting in my car, and running (I ran a mile and a half yesterday, go me)... all the while, sucking it in as best I can. Not so I can look thinner, but so I can work out my mid-section.

I'll let you know how it turns out...