Learn ROLLING LIKE A BALL and realise how good it can feel on your tight back muscles. This exercise is going to stretch the lower and upper back whilst strengthening the abdominals. It's much tougher than it looks especially if you have a tight back but keep going as it is so good for you! It's all about finding that lifted C-Curve in this exercise which we see in lots of our exercises as we progress to intermediate level.
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How To... | Scissors
Let’s add some more challenge to your ABDOMINAL SERIES with the SCISSORS. You should be well acquainted with the first 2 exercises now so we can add in the scissors to work those core muscles more! You are going to get a good stretch of those legs as you push and pull them towards you and when yo...
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How To... | Double Leg Lower Lift
The DOUBLE LEG LOWER LIFT is going to challenge you no matter if you are a beginner or advanced Pilates pro! Lowering both legs to the floor and then having to lift them whilst keeping your back long and stomach strong is the challenge here. Get the technique right on this one however and you can...
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How To... | Open Leg Rocker
The OPEN LEG ROCKER is going to throw you off balance as we try and stretch those legs and open up the lower back. This is definitely a tricky one for those of you with tight hamstrings. Don’t be surprised if you end up rolling around on your mat the first couple of times you try this one. But it...
