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    Yoga/Pilates and/or other gym classes

    In the next hour or so I'm going to try my hand at Power Yoga and I'm a bit nervous....mainly because I'm thinking I'll be the only guy in the room. I also will have no idea what I'm doing as it'll be my first time trying this. I guess I need to talk someone into coming with me so I'm not feeling like such a loser. I'm also going to try my hand at Pilates on Thursday. MJ does Pilates at leaset 3 times a week. I'll return and report on my thoughts on both classes.

    My goal is to increase core strength while also increasing flexibility so i'm trying my hand at a couple things that could help in that arena. Thankfully my employer just opened a gym in one of their buildings so everything is free to use, including the classes. Any other recommendations for me to try?
    "Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. Uchtdorf
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    Originally posted by Moliere View Post
    In the next hour or so I'm going to try my hand at Power Yoga and I'm a bit nervous....mainly because I'm thinking I'll be the only guy in the room. I also will have no idea what I'm doing as it'll be my first time trying this. I guess I need to talk someone into coming with me so I'm not feeling like such a loser. I'm also going to try my hand at Pilates on Thursday. MJ does Pilates at leaset 3 times a week. I'll return and report on my thoughts on both classes.

    My goal is to increase core strength while also increasing flexibility so i'm trying my hand at a couple things that could help in that arena. Thankfully my employer just opened a gym in one of their buildings so everything is free to use, including the classes. Any other recommendations for me to try?
    enjoy the view.
    Te Occidere Possunt Sed Te Edere Non Possunt Nefas Est.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by old_gregg View Post
      enjoy the view.
      If he's lucky he'll get to see DDD's rear end in Lululemon pants.
      So Russell...what do you love about music? To begin with, everything.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by MarkGrace View Post
        If he's lucky he'll get to see DDD's rear end in Lululemon pants.
        Oh crap, I brought BYU shorts. Do I need yoga pants for this?
        "Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. Uchtdorf

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Moliere View Post
          Oh crap, I brought BYU shorts. Do I need yoga pants for this?
          you might need something a little more...uh...restrictive
          Te Occidere Possunt Sed Te Edere Non Possunt Nefas Est.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Moliere View Post
            Oh crap, I brought BYU shorts. Do I need yoga pants for this?
            If you forgot your yoga pants you can just follow him over to the elliptical after.
            So Russell...what do you love about music? To begin with, everything.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Moliere View Post
              In the next hour or so I'm going to try my hand at Power Yoga and I'm a bit nervous....mainly because I'm thinking I'll be the only guy in the room. I also will have no idea what I'm doing as it'll be my first time trying this. I guess I need to talk someone into coming with me so I'm not feeling like such a loser. I'm also going to try my hand at Pilates on Thursday. MJ does Pilates at leaset 3 times a week. I'll return and report on my thoughts on both classes.

              My goal is to increase core strength while also increasing flexibility so i'm trying my hand at a couple things that could help in that arena. Thankfully my employer just opened a gym in one of their buildings so everything is free to use, including the classes. Any other recommendations for me to try?
              I do slow burn vinyasa twice a week. I am the least flexible person in the world. There are many poses I can't hold. Still it really helps my back
              "Be a philosopher. A man can compromise to gain a point. It has become apparent that a man can, within limits, follow his inclinations within the arms of the Church if he does so discreetly." - The Walking Drum

              "And here’s what life comes down to—not how many years you live, but how many of those years are filled with bullshit that doesn’t amount to anything to satisfy the requirements of some dickhead you’ll never get the pleasure of punching in the face." – Adam Carolla

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              • #8
                Originally posted by old_gregg View Post
                you might need something a little more...uh...restrictive
                Well, I did bring spandex to wear under the shorts so I'm not hanging out all over the place. I found someone to come with me but it's not alleviating my worries. I bet we are the only two dudes in the class. Let's hope there's at least some eye candy or it's going to be a long 45 mins.
                "Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. Uchtdorf

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                • #9
                  speaking of yoga, im going on a cruise to the bahamas in two weeks and need some advice on yoga mats. can anyone help? thanks.
                  Fitter. Happier. More Productive.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post
                    speaking of yoga, im going on a cruise to the bahamas in two weeks and need some advice on yoga mats. can anyone help? thanks.
                    I see what you did there. But to answer your question, just swing by a Subway and grab some day-old bread.
                    Prepare to put mustard on those words, for you will soon be consuming them, along with this slice of humble pie that comes direct from the oven of shame set at gas mark “egg on your face”! -- Moss

                    There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese. --Coach Finstock

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                    • #11
                      It can be embarrassing if your instructor has to continually remind you to keep your head down during downward dog, so be strong.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post
                        speaking of yoga, im going on a cruise to the bahamas in two weeks and need some advice on yoga mats. can anyone help? thanks.
                        You're an idiot because mats are already provided in the ship fitness center.

                        Power Yoga is awesome. The instructor was helpful and my hips have never felt stretched so much. Totally going back next week and now I'm wishing they did it more than once a week.
                        "Discipleship is not a spectator sport. We cannot expect to experience the blessing of faith by standing inactive on the sidelines any more than we can experience the benefits of health by sitting on a sofa watching sporting events on television and giving advice to the athletes. And yet for some, “spectator discipleship” is a preferred if not primary way of worshipping." -Pres. Uchtdorf

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Moliere View Post
                          You're an idiot because mats are already provided in the ship fitness center.

                          Power Yoga is awesome. The instructor was helpful and my hips have never felt stretched so much. Totally going back next week and now I'm wishing they did it more than once a week.
                          You're an idiot because you are just trying yoga now. Also, didnt know that yoga mats were provided, that is helpful, thanks.
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                          • #14
                            The "What to wear?" issue has been eliminated by a class in NYC where the participants wear nothing.

                            Apparently people judge you by the clothes you wear, "But when we're naked, it's like we're all the same." Uh, no, we're not. And fret not if the babe in front of you catches your attention. "The studio says that erections during the class do occur, but happen ‘rarely'. They encourage that ‘when it does it's okay and nothing to be embarrassed about.'"

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by TripletDaddy View Post
                              You're an idiot because you are just trying yoga now. Also, didnt know that yoga mats were provided, that is helpful, thanks.
                              And think of the hundreds of sweaty people who have helped break in the mat for you.

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