Does Pilates count as stretching? Is there any strecthing that isn't boring?

bfit · 03-11-21, 11:20 PM

I have such a hard time finding stretching workouts that I will do. I really dislike stretching, and it is so boring. I've tried Classical Stretch a couple of times, and I just can't get into it. Ditto for Yoga Tune Up. I do like Pilates. Does that count as stretching?

Softshoe · 03-12-21, 12:37 AM

Alycea Ungaro in her Pilates Practice Companion wrote under Pilates Myths "Pilates is a stretching technique" - "This is true...and also not true. Here's the reality: Pilates is uniquely adaptable and as a result every session or class can be tailored to the individual needs of the person or group. Pilates moves were created to address total fitness. Each exercise has a strength component as well as a flexibility component. If you need more strength than stretch, simply focus on that. For a more intense flexibility program, you can gear the workout to concentrate on the stretching aspect of Pilates."

bzar · 03-12-21, 05:09 AM

have you tried "fusion" style pilates? Ellen Barrett is my top pick in this area. you feel stretched out, there's standing work, some mat work.

Callanetics (original) has both stretching and strengthening.

My DH liked Karen Voight's Pure & Simple Stretch. it's like an athletic stretch as opposed to yoga, however, Karen does have some good yoga workouts that are short.

have you tried yoga? Jill Miller's yoga tune up is not really yoga - it's more like self-therapy.

Kitten · 03-12-21, 06:46 AM

Maybe Pahla B's step + stretch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2bDZfKgqsE

10ms pilates perfect body has a pilates stretch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5Ub...ndex=2&t=2492s

This one by PopSugar has more movement to it than traditional static stretching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC79...VOw3Iq&index=2

fanofladyvols · 03-12-21, 07:30 AM

Love the quote mentioned by softshoe.

Books by Brooke Siler and Alycea Ungaro are really helpful to find the pilates moves that will focus more on stretch to suit your needs.

I will say that mobility, the idea of moving in a healthy way, also involves strengthening weaker areas. I usually do moves I have memorized while doing something else, during commercials, or play my favorite music. So it's how I feel afterwards that's the driving factor. Pilates is great for that.

Ditto on recommendations for Ellen Barrett and 10 minute solution.

Do you like Tamilee? Her Total body stretching is great. Beach setting.

You might try looking for Jessica Valent on youtube to see her stretchy playlists.

Here's some:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...rKAt6ZSnnOnCY_

Also maybe doing youtube videos featuring titles with "mobility."

Here's a good one:
https://youtu.be/mV5QkQaE92A

Paula N · 03-12-21, 08:30 AM

I have never been able to find a yoga workout that clicks with me, and I find traditional stretching programs boring and don't stay with them.

I have enjoying CDornerFitness mobility workouts:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...O2BEPgGjixLEz2

Kitten · 03-12-21, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Do you like Tamilee? Her Total body stretching is great. Beach setting

I love that Tamilee. It's on youtube as well:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkLl...ndex=26&t=750s

Paine · 03-12-21, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzar

My DH liked Karen Voight's Pure & Simple Stretch. it's like an athletic stretch as opposed to yoga

I love the 30 minute Floor Stretch in Karen Voight's Pure & Simple Stretch!

alisoncooks · 03-12-21, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paula N

I have never been able to find a yoga workout that clicks with me, and I find traditional stretching programs boring and don't stay with them.

I have enjoying CDornerFitness mobility workouts:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...O2BEPgGjixLEz2

Wow! That's an amazing playlist! I'm going to give them a try.

Paula N · 03-12-21, 10:50 AM

I've also been enjoying a lot of these mobility workouts:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...F57OknhnUDooZQ

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03-11-21, 11:20 PM
bfit Join Date: Nov 2005	Does Pilates count as stretching? Is there any strecthing that isn't boring? I have such a hard time finding stretching workouts that I will do. I really dislike stretching, and it is so boring. I've tried Classical Stretch a couple of times, and I just can't get into it. Ditto for Yoga Tune Up. I do like Pilates. Does that count as stretching?

03-12-21, 12:37 AM
Softshoe VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003	Alycea Ungaro in her Pilates Practice Companion wrote under Pilates Myths "Pilates is a stretching technique" - "This is true...and also not true. Here's the reality: Pilates is uniquely adaptable and as a result every session or class can be tailored to the individual needs of the person or group. Pilates moves were created to address total fitness. Each exercise has a strength component as well as a flexibility component. If you need more strength than stretch, simply focus on that. For a more intense flexibility program, you can gear the workout to concentrate on the stretching aspect of Pilates." __________________ Mary

03-12-21, 05:09 AM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	have you tried "fusion" style pilates? Ellen Barrett is my top pick in this area. you feel stretched out, there's standing work, some mat work. Callanetics (original) has both stretching and strengthening. My DH liked Karen Voight's Pure & Simple Stretch. it's like an athletic stretch as opposed to yoga, however, Karen does have some good yoga workouts that are short. have you tried yoga? Jill Miller's yoga tune up is not really yoga - it's more like self-therapy. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

03-12-21, 06:46 AM
Kitten Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ohio	Maybe Pahla B's step + stretch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2bDZfKgqsE 10ms pilates perfect body has a pilates stretch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5Ub...ndex=2&t=2492s This one by PopSugar has more movement to it than traditional static stretching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC79...VOw3Iq&index=2

03-12-21, 07:30 AM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Love the quote mentioned by softshoe. Books by Brooke Siler and Alycea Ungaro are really helpful to find the pilates moves that will focus more on stretch to suit your needs. I will say that mobility, the idea of moving in a healthy way, also involves strengthening weaker areas. I usually do moves I have memorized while doing something else, during commercials, or play my favorite music. So it's how I feel afterwards that's the driving factor. Pilates is great for that. Ditto on recommendations for Ellen Barrett and 10 minute solution. Do you like Tamilee? Her Total body stretching is great. Beach setting. You might try looking for Jessica Valent on youtube to see her stretchy playlists. Here's some: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...rKAt6ZSnnOnCY_ Also maybe doing youtube videos featuring titles with "mobility." Here's a good one: https://youtu.be/mV5QkQaE92A __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

03-12-21, 08:30 AM
Paula N VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I have never been able to find a yoga workout that clicks with me, and I find traditional stretching programs boring and don't stay with them. I have enjoying CDornerFitness mobility workouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...O2BEPgGjixLEz2 __________________ It's so important to enjoy this, or else why bother? - Kari Anderson No dress rehearsal. This is our life.

03-12-21, 10:50 AM
Paula N VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I've also been enjoying a lot of these mobility workouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...F57OknhnUDooZQ __________________ It's so important to enjoy this, or else why bother? - Kari Anderson No dress rehearsal. This is our life.