Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast

Jack Knife is a classical Pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominal muscles and challenges the core. Jack Knife builds on the Roll Over by adding extension of the legs to the ceiling, and maintaining the position of the legs as high as possible above the torso while rolling down to the starting position. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

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The Twist is a Classical Pilates exercise that challenges core strength and shoulder stability. The abdominal muscles work to move the spine through flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation to create flatter abs and a flexible spine. Make sure you are comfortable with the Side Bend exercise before attempting the Twist! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

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Swan Dive Rock and Catch is a variation of the original Pilates exercises Swan Dive. This exercise strengthens the spinal and hip extensors, which helps improve posture and tighten the butt! Make sure to maintain an even curve in the spine throughout the exercise — and don’t allow the head to move up and down! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

 

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The Roll Over is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominal muscles and increases flexibility of the spine.  When performing the Roll Over, be careful not to use momentum to roll onto you upper back and be careful not to roll onto your neck.  Instead, use the strength of your abdominal muscles to peel the spine off the mat one vertebrae at a time and stop when the weight is between the shoulder blades. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

 

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The Push Up is an original Pilates exercises that strengthens the core and strengthens and tones the arms. By remembering to keep the inner thigh and gluteus maximus muscles engaged, the legs and butt muscles are able to help the abdominal muscles support the spine and pelvis in neutral. This is important for insuring that the back does not arch, which causes tension in the lower back. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

 

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This leg workout features original Pilates exercises (and some variations on the classics!) that target the muscles of the leg — the outer thighs, inner thighs, quads and hamstrings — to shape and tone lean muscles. The key to getting the most out of these exercises is to conduct the exercises with precision and control. Imagine moving through water instead of air so that the muscles encounter resistance throughout the range of motion. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

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The Neck Pull is an original Pilates exercise that strenghtens the abdominals and increases flexibility of the spine. Regardless of the name, please do not pull on your neck! Instead, let your hands support the weight of your head and use your abdominal strength to roll up smoothly, without momentum ideally! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

 

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