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EP 68: Leg Pull (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
The Leg Pull is a classical Pilates exercise that strengthens the core, the hip flexors and the hip extensors. Keeping the abdominal muscles and the hip extensors contracted equally is important to stabilize the pelvis against movement of the leg. www.PilatesOnFifth.com
EP 67: Bicycles in the Air (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
Keep the flexed leg parallel to the floor (don’t allow it to drop towards the face) and focus on reaching the opposite leg into as much extension as possible without extending the spine. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
EP 65: Core Challenge in Ten (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
The Core Challenge in Ten is part of our Pilates in Ten series which utilizes classical Pilates exercises and variations of original exercises to strengthen your core and your abdominal muscles. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
EP 64: Rocking (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
This exercise should be avoided by those who experience knee pain or back pain — or those who can’t reach their ankles to start. Be careful not to use the head and neck to start the movement. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
EP 63: Jack Knife (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
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.
EP 62: Twist (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
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! www.PilatesOnFifth.com
EP 61: Swan Dive Rock and Catch (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
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! www.PilatesOnFifth.com
EP 59: Push Up (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
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. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com
EP 58: Pilates in Ten - Legs (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
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. www.PilatesOnFifth.com
EP 57: Neck Pull (Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast)
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.
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