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

Roll Up with the Mini Body Bar is a variation on the original Pilates exercise “Roll Up.”  Using the Mini Body Bar can help individuals with tight lower backs roll up sequentially and smoothly through the spine, although its use does require more shoulder girdle stability.  Mini Body Bars come in a range of weights, and we are using a 4 pound bar.  This exercise tones and strengthens the abdominal muscles, increases flexibility of the spine and strengthens the shoulder girdle stabilizers. Please visit http://www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), http://www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos), http://www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for our online store!)

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Toe Taps with the Foam Roller is a great preparation for all original Pilates exercises as it strengthens the core and flattens the abdominal muscles. Changing the place of the hands on the floor can make it easier or harder, so be sure to challenge yourself! Keep the abdominal muscles drawn in for maximum tummy flattening benefit! Please visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos), www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store) and Click HERE for class schedule.

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Side Bends on the Ball is a variation on the original Pilates mat exercise Side Bends. This version is easier on the shoulder girdle, but because the ball adds instability, the core is challenged greatly here! Be sure to use the strength of your legs to help stabilize your torso and Side Bends on the Ball tones all the muscles of the body. Please visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos), www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store) and Click HERE for class schedule.

 

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Seated Circles on the Stability Ball targets the deep stabilizers of the lumbar spine and activates the core. Range of motion can be modified to make it easier or a bit more challenging according to your clients’ needs. Please visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos), www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store) and Click HERE for class schedule.

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Plank Leg Lifts on the Ball prepare the core stabilizers for original Pilates mat exercises such as Leg Pull Front and Push Up. By varying the position of the ball, you can make the exercise easier (if the ball is under the thighs) or harder (if the ball is under the shins). This exercise strengthens the core, the shoulder stabilizers and arm muscles and tones the muscles of the legs. Please visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos), www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store) and Click HERE for class schedule.

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