Russ, Would doing your longer Pilates class help towards lowering cholesterol? I know that diet is important, too. I am a little over on my numbers, but my HDL level is good. I know this isn't cardio but as opposed to sitting would a longer Pilates session help with this? Thanks & hope you've been doing well.

Hey there! I haven't introduced myself, but I joined a while back and have been slowly adding the beginner course workouts to my routine. I started looking into pilates last fall and been trying what seems like a million different teachers and types of pilates from classical to contemporary to fusions to see what feels best in my body and resonates with me. I've been a massage therapist for 27 years and its taken a toll on me physically (mostly elbows and wrists) but I limit my daily treatments and incorporate different modalities where I can. I am also 47 years old and perimenopausal and experience some diffuse joint pain, not debilitating by any means, but enough that I notice it. So I've been seeking out new forms of movement that don'tstress me but also help keep me strong and mobile, especially in my spine! So grateful to be here! Lesley

Here's the link to today's live mixed ability session. Shouldn't need any equipment. Some tough options and a couple of advanced options thrown in too 💪 just for fun of course. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/86rUazoNI59ipabT_Y9qmsVhoprIkWYry1Fw2IPsO1XM5VFU2-CWoO_pEa1cZgAN.z42LTyfrdV-4x1mF Passcode: FPq8e^U7 Enjoy, and have a great weekend! Russ

@Russ Walker a quick question. I remember you saying you took a magnesium supplement, curious to know what type and where from if you don't mind?

Hi Everyone just joined the group Currently Recovering from a disc issue Had quick look at exercises last night Looking forward to starting these