ROLL DOWN
The Roll Down The Roll Down is actually a precursor to many pilates’s exercises such as the hundred and other rolling exercises. It is beneficial in it’s own right since it requires focus to ensure all parts of your body are working together. |Benefit | Core Activation and strengthening. |How to do | |Mat Variation […]
Continue Reading...LEARN PUSH UPS BEFORE and AFTER 55
Are you having problems with your push ups? Why learn or re-learn a push up? Some of us were push up kings and queens but stopped doing them. Some never learned how to do them or never did them to full range. Push ups are a basic functional exercise that should not be avoided. It […]
Continue Reading...Scissor and Helicopter Legs on Spine Corrector
The spine corrector is one of my favorite pieces of equipment. It was invented by Joseph Pilates to stretch and mobilize the spine, improve alignment, and pelvic stability. Scissors Legs and Helicopter Legs release the hip joint and stretch the hamstrings and hip flexors. |Scissors Legs|Sit on the barrel and bend back across it. Roll […]
Continue Reading...FARMER’s WALK and SUITCASE CARRY
| Farmer’s Walk |Benefit: For all – Strengthens hips and core. Good strengthening option for those with hip mobility issues. How to do:Use KettlebellsUse proper lifting technique: Bend down to pick up, drop your hips, chest highMaintain shoulder tightness (shoulders back, do not round over)Walk Forward keeping hips even while walking. Do not shift from […]
Continue Reading...SPLIT SQUAT (Stationary Lunge)
Let’s strengthen those leg muscles, core, and glutes with some stationary lunges. This lunge is the foundation of the other lunges. Benefits:Strengthen glute muscles and core which in turn help your back and posture. Helps to correct bilateral hip imbalance (one leg weaker or wobblier than the other). How To:Starting position –Stand with feet hip-width […]
Continue Reading...Hollow Body Hold
Fun session today with Kimberly at the Pilates on the Deck ,The Fitness Center at South Shore Harbor. Hollow body hold is a great core strengthening exercise that anyone can learn to do. This motion develops a tight and stable core and is the basis of many exercises including pull ups. Core exercise used in […]
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