AG37 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I recently started taking a 1 credit Pilates course at my school, mainly to fill the 1 credit spot, but also because I figured Pilates would maybe help my game. And did it ever! Since the semester started Ive had about 4 classes and Ive started doing it at home as well. Pilates is a bit different that yoga, as it focuses more on balance, core strength, and your breathing. Its also quite relaxing but difficult! I found a link on The Goalie Guild about Pilates and Goaltending and wanted to know if any of you have tried it and what techniques you use! I feel that it has helped me to stay more ready in the net like more on balance and prepared for the shot, I think and breath clearer, and feel that it has increased my flexibility. https://www.thegoalieguild.com/pilates/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 10 hours ago, AG37 said: I recently started taking a 1 credit Pilates course at my school, mainly to fill the 1 credit spot, but also because I figured Pilates would maybe help my game. And did it ever! Since the semester started Ive had about 4 classes and Ive started doing it at home as well. Pilates is a bit different that yoga, as it focuses more on balance, core strength, and your breathing. Its also quite relaxing but difficult! I found a link on The Goalie Guild about Pilates and Goaltending and wanted to know if any of you have tried it and what techniques you use! I feel that it has helped me to stay more ready in the net like more on balance and prepared for the shot, I think and breath clearer, and feel that it has increased my flexibility. https://www.thegoalieguild.com/pilates/ Totally agree!! Once I get the 'ole hip repaired I plan on getting into it. I've done bikram yoga in the past and while it helps maintain flexibility etc, I think you're spot on about pilates helping to build more core strength and balance. The older I get the more I realize lifting weights isn't what my body needs anymore... it's cardio... flexibility... and core strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackem30 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Yoga and pilates are great... I do them both fairly frequently (err, a few times a month), and I'm completely bought in. They're great workouts for goalies, and I can really feel the difference when I skate after a few good yoga/pilates sessions earlier in the week. I just feel really strong and limber, and comfortable in my own body (physically, not in some self-esteem way... though they're good for that, too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I've been on the fence... but after reading the last few posts, I might give it a shot. That and I wanna hit some spin classes to lose weight and build up some cardio/leg strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyers27 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I'm sure you guys are aware of her, but Maria Mountain has some great routines available that are centred around core strength, stability, endurance and flexibility. A lot of yoga moves are incorporated in. I can't say enough about how she has helped me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullright Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yoga....the accursed yoga. Got into it the summer before my last full competitive season to stay flexible. End result: another dislocated shoulder and another surgery. Correlation or cause? Probably neither but that's what I am going with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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