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June 29, 2007
How Pilates Pays Off
I think I forgot to tell you this story.
Last Friday I had a press conference at the state legislature in Harrisburg. I was wearing a business suit and heels. They had just waxed the Capitol floor. Very, very slippery.
Sure enough, I slip. BUT: I caught myself, and I could feel the core muscles that I've strengthened with Pilates doing the catching.
No only has Pilates decreased my risk of fracture in the long term, it saved me from an embarrasing wipe out on the Capitol floor.
And if that doesn't make it worthwhile, I don't know what would.
Posted by april at June 29, 2007 8:44 AM
Comments
Wide Out on the Capital Floor: Sounds like a tease for News at 11. Glad you didn't. Also, you were well trained as a little child to have good balance. Remember when I would run you up and down hills and have you fetch? Mother of Blogger
Posted by: Marti at June 29, 2007 10:10 AM
Nice save. Am just starting yoga so haven't noticed any benefits for my "core" but am hoping to. Fortunately I haven't had to walk across any slippery spots in my boots...
Emi (girl who hasn't blown up a robot for nine days :)
Posted by: Emi at June 29, 2007 1:59 PM
I am always touting the very obvious functional benefits of pilates! Congratulations on finding control of your body.
Lynda
Pilates & Reiki In Paradise Website
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Posted by: Lynda Lippin at June 30, 2007 7:04 AM