Posts Tagged ‘original Pilates mat routine’
The Best Pilates Roll Up Modifications for Your Body
Pilates Roll up is challenging, so here is a list of my favorite Pilates roll up modifications to help you build up to the full exercise.
Read MoreHow to Do Pilates Roll Over Like an Expert
If you’re determined to master the Pilates Roll over exercise, here are the three phases to conquer so you look like an expert.
Read MoreHow to Do Pilates Side Bend Like a Pro
There are a ton of muscle working when you do Pilates Side bend. But, if you work the right ones, you’ll never have back or shoulder pain again.
Read MoreHow to Do Pilates Side Kick Kneeling Like a Pro
Pilates Side kick kneeling is one of those classic Pilates exercises that looks easier than it is. For that reason, many teachers leave it for the pros.
Read MoreThe Beginner’s Guide to Pilates Bridge–Everything You Need to Know to Get Firmer Muscles
I love multi-tasking, core-strengthening exercises like Pilates Bridge. In one exercise, you can strengthen all your core muscles.
Read MoreTeaser: The Ultimate Pilates Ab Exercise
Teaser, which is a classic Pilates mat exercise, is probably the hardest exercise you’ll do in your mat workout. This is partially because this exercise normally follows Roll ups, Single leg stretch, Double leg stretch, Obliques, Scissors, and most other Pilates mat exercises.
Read MoreUse Pilates Hip Twist to Trim Your Thighs
Hip twist is an original Pilates mat exercise with circumduction at the hip joint, which is the best way to trim your thighs. Despite this benefit, I tend to not teach or practice this exercise because the hip flexors tend to grip and can pull the sacrum out of place.
Read MorePilates Double Leg Kick to Work Your Whole Body
Double leg kick is a classic Pilates mat exercise that involves a lot of choreograpy. Because of the movement, almost every muscle in your body works.
Read MoreThe Pilates Jackknife Exercise–When Roll Over Just Isn’t Enough
Jack knife is a more intense version of Roll over. This extra intensity is like Joseph Pilates saying, “If you ever think that Roll over is too easy, try Jack knife.”
Read MoreChallenge Your Abs with Neck Pull
If you want to intensify your abdominal exercises, try Neck pull. Because this exercise lacks assistance from your arms, its intensity increases.
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