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Comment on Discussion Thread 🐝 Saturday 20 December 2025

LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

So I have incredibly bad posture and weak muscles. I’ve been to the gym on-and-off. I’m thinking of rejoining, but then I am also considering just running and maybe pilates if it doesn’t cost a bomb. The latter activities don’t really focus on muscle building the way the gym does though.

Has anyone here gone from being very weak and a hunchback to the hulk?

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SituationCake@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Some years ago, I did Pilates once a week. It was great for tone and flexibility. I don’t know if it specifically helps with posture, but you know that wobbliness that you can get trying to do a slow controlled movement? It good for that kind of stuff. It does take time and consistency though, not a quick fix.

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- LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  Yes I want to be less wobbly! Thank you!
  
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  - melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    If you’re interested, tai chi has balance exercises. Can’t find videos of the drills I used to do. And the warmups or dao yin/qi gong are good for strengthening and movement control.
    
    I wish I was able to go back to lessons
    
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    LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    I will write this all down and look into it, thank you so much again for sharing. I do wonder if I have mild scoliosis. I think my sister does.
    
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imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
I am currently in peak hunchback phase but previously I’ve done well with both gym (super simple jog + upper back and shoulder machines) and yoga. Yoga I like ke because it builds strength but of taught well also helps your nervous system so you aren’t holding on so tight. Ive not been back to a studio since they all got so expensive after COVID but there’s good YouTube stuff. Yoga with Adrienne is probably the most popular absolute basics and she usually has a 30 day challenge in Jan.

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- LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  Thanks! Have heard of Adrienne but the yoga has always seemed daunting. Have to start somewhere.
  
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  - melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
    You can start with chair yoga which is really not scary m.youtube.com/watch?v=1DYH5ud3zHo
    
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    LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    Thank you so much Melba.
    
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melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Pilates with a physio was surprisingly effective if slow. I lost it all over the time we don’t talk about and can’t really regain but it’s worth a try if you can afford it or get it covered.

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- LowExperience2368@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
  Ooh maybe it can be covered on private health. Might as well milk it whilst I’m still covered.
  
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Seagoon_@aussie.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
yes, the gym is great as you have a coach/instructor

I suggest getting a gym buddy , they help you with getting exercises right and with motivation

also having a regular habit helps

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