My alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. I sit up in bed, bracing myself for the intense sensation of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) that usually forces me to waddle to the bathroom before my morning run. Instead, I wake up feeling light and mobile throughout my muscles and joints. This change is a result of ditching my weights session at the gym the night before for a Reformer Pilates class.
I've been slacking with weight training recently, both in the gym and at home with my adjustable kettlebell from our best kettlebell guide. As a regular runner, I especially loathe the intense DOMS after a weights session that sometimes hinders my performance on runs. So I've been searching for a way to build and tone my muscles, improve my core strength, and enjoy the process.
