For Christmas, I asked for an exercise ball. What I got was The Bean. (I have a link for it, but I can’t figure out how to work it, so if you want to know what I am talking about, go to Google.)
It came with an DVD with six different sorts of workouts on it, one of which is pilates. I tried it for the first time yesterday. It was fun, but I also thought it was kinda easy. I never really “felt” it. Until today.
My abs are very sore, and my entire back is tender too. I sadly feel nothing in my gluteous maximus, where I need it most, but now that I know that it works, I’ll focus more on that area. So, now I am digging pilates. At least pilates with my Bean. 
Now that I figured out how to use the big ole thing for something besides a prop-up for painting my toenails or a cushion to sit on while watching a movie, I will be using it to earn some points in the Heart Healthy challenge, which seems to be really heating up. Since I’m still iced-in, what else do I have to do?
I’ve heard of the bean but never used it - glad you like it. And Pilates ROCK! Have fun!
Comment by Blair — January 15, 2007 @ 6:09 pm
Funny how we always get the new exercise equipment this time of year! We just got the ab lounger!
Comment by Kimberly — January 15, 2007 @ 9:17 pm
Jog in place? Take care you guys!
Comment by Bethany — January 15, 2007 @ 9:21 pm
Wow, that looks like fun. You can find out about the Bean here. I think I’d need a bigger living room though.
Comment by Bekki — January 16, 2007 @ 5:24 am
Hip, hip Hooray for new exercise stuff.
I just placed an order for a Nordic Track elliptical today!
That Bean workout ball looks very cool. Glad to hear it’s effective as well.
Lem
Comment by 395231 — January 16, 2007 @ 9:28 am