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My Pilates Reformer Saga: It's Up and I'm Rebounding!!!!

virgosun — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:55:12 GMT

My DH spent this morning putting it together for me, thank God he is handy because I am clueless about these things. Grateful I took all of your advice and also got the stand because trying to get down on the floor was not going to cut it for me. It looks great, very sturdy and I've already been using the Rebounder and after a few minutes my heart rate was up! Just ordered the neck support because I want to do everything I can to make this easy to use so I will use it daily. Very very happy to have this at home, so convenient and versatile!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:59:48 GMT

Yay!!! I'm still waiting. Lots of stuff going on here and mine hasn't had the time yet. I don't know if he'll get to it today. We're going away for a couple of days, leaving tomorrow, so if I can't get on that thing sometime today, it's going to be the weekend....and I have more items on the Honey Do list for the weekend too. Trying to redecorate two rooms at the same time was NOT a good idea!

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magemay — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 20:18:42 GMT

Congrats on a great purchase! I love Pilates and Yoga. Having the machine seems so much better than doing the exercises on the floor! Much easier on the back and neck too. The floor exercises are killer for the neck.

We have the Total Gym and I've always second guest the decision. I do like it and it gets used, however, I like the ease of transitioning from arm to leg exercises and changing the tension cords with the Pilates machine compared to the TG. The TG comes with and you can only use 1 leg pulley, so you can only do one leg at a time, and no rebounder

You are going to love the way you feel and look. Enjoy yourself, happy exercising and good health to you!

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virgosun — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:52:25 GMT

Thanks for the replies! I've been playing around with it all afternoon just trying to get the feel of different movements. Immediately noticed how my right knee is incredibly stiff compared to my left knee which has been replaced. In fact I'm noticing that my whole right leg is much tighter and less flexible than my left. Guess I'll be working on that! But I like it, it's very relaxing and you can easily zone out doing all the stretches. The rebounding is more energetic.

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HappyDaze — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 23:19:11 GMT

awesome!! Sounds fun! I am in the process of researching which one I want and then going to ask for it for my birthday. Enjoy and keep up the good work!

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myshell624 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 23:49:29 GMT

Oh thank goodness! I read your title and thought you'd hurt yourself but was rebounding from the injury. LOL. I'm glad your hubby got it assembled for you. I hope you enjoy it.

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virgosun — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 03:16:08 GMT

LOL!!! I'm not in the best shape but I didn't hurt myself on the very first day, thank goodness! The equipment is great and I look forward to learning to get the most out of it. Chose it in bright blue and the color is so pretty.

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QVCPhobe — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 05:34:47 GMT

GREAT!!

Please watch the DVDs so that you can learn exactly how to do the exercises. Start out slow on the rebounder. You are probably younger than I, so it probably won't be a problem for you. I studied the DVDs and my husband made up a list for a routine which I do daily. I gained weight b/c of medicine, but I am more toned, stronger, flexible and it has so helped me with stress. Marjolean has a video club with LighterLiving.com and you can learn new exercises. I am so happy for you and I know that you will love your Aero Pilates.

I had some minor surgery and broke several ribs. So, my exercise was very limited until recently. I made sure to ask the doctors if I could continue exercising and I could only do a few. I really missed the work out and now I am back at it and love it. You will too. Again, great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MJDinVegas — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:06:10 GMT

Great news, virgosun! I think you will really enjoy both the Pilates moves and the rebounding. I feel I'm in the best shape of my life (just turned 59, both hips already replaced) due to my AeroPilates machine. Keep us posted on your progress!

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virgosun — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:59:31 GMT

QVCPhobe Don't be so sure I'm younger than you, today is my 63rd birthday! Yikes!!!! I am following the videos that came with the reformer and I joined the 30 Day Jump Start program that was offered with Marjolein also. So I'm learning as I go and very excited . I appreciate everyone's positive reviews and encouragement.