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

Obliques with Small Ball is a variation of the original Pilates exercise "Obliques" (or "Criss-Cross" as it is sometimes called).  Adding the small ball under the back increases the instability of the exercise, thus increasing the challenge to the core.  You’ll tone and strengthen the abdominal muscles, especially the internal and external obliques, and target the deep muscles that stabilize the spine.  Spinal flexibility also increases as you engage the abdominal muscles through flexion and extension. Please visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos) and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store). Click here for the Class Schedule.

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Teaser/Boat Challenge is a variation of the original Pilates exercise “Teaser.” This exercise challenges abdominal strength and core stability while moving the spine and pelvis from the Teaser positio in Pilates to the Boat Pose in yoga.  You’ll flatten your abs, improve balance and control and reinforce proper positioning!  Please visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos) and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store). Click here for the CLASS SCHEDULE.

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Elbow Plank Twister is a variation of the Elbow Plank which is itself a variation of the original Pilates exercise Leg Pull Front.  This variation further challenges the oblique abdominal muscles as the lower body rotates from side to side while the upper body remains stable.  Elbow Plank Twister challenges the core, shrinks the waist and strengthens the shoulder girdle stabilizers. Please visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos) and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store). For class schedule, CLICK HERE.

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Side Lying Adduction/Abduction with Ring is a variation of the original Pilates exercise “Side Leg Lift Series.” Using the ring adds resistance to help tone the muscles of the inner and outer thighs, the adductors and abductors. Keeping your abdominal muscles engaged while performing side lying exercises helps strengthen the core as well. You sculpt long, lean legs and flatten your abs!

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