Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast A free weekly Pilates online video program to train your core muscles!

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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The Lobster is a variation of the original Pilates exercise Swimming. As in Swimming, Lobster strengthens the muscles of the back (the erector spinae) and the hip extensors, but because Lobster adds adduction of the legs, the inner thighs also get toned! Keeping the abs pulled in throughout the exercise not only protects the lower back but also gives you strong and flat abs! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! – Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

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