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

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Shoulder Bridge Abduction is a variation on the original Pilates exercise Shoulder Bridge. This version abducts the leg at the top of the movement to challenge the core stabilizers of the body as well the hip extensors. It is very important to maintain perfect control over pelvic and knee alignment and only abduct the extended leg as far as you can maintain this control. You’ll flatten your abdominal muscles, increase core strength and tone the buttocks and tops of the backs of the thighs!

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“Crazy Chopsticks” is a variation of all original Pilates exercises that involve the legs in the air! Lifting one leg while lowering the other, all the while holding a stability ball between the ankles, challenges core stability and the muscles of the inner thigh. Be sure to support your pelvic position with a strong rib to hip abdominal muscle connection (or imprint) and pay just as much attention to your abs as you do the ball in the air! You’ll tone and flatten the abs and sculpt beautiful legs!

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Leg Pull Marching is a variation of the original Pilates exercise “Leg Pull.” Leg Pull is a very challenging exercise (see our previous podcast, EP 68) because of the lever length of the extended leg. Leg Pull Marching shortens the lever by flexing the hip with a flexed knee as opposed to an extended knee, much like one would march. Thus, clients are able to gain the core, abdominal and hip flexor strength necessary to work towards lifting an extended leg. This is also a great modification for those with tight hamstrings but strong cores….now you don’t have to sit this one out in class!

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Please visit www.pilatesonfifth.com (for more info),
www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos) and
www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store).
Also, check out our new iPhone welcome video (EP147)!!

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Please visit www.pilatesonfifth.com (for more info),
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Also, check out our new iPhone welcome video (more on EP147)!!

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Shoulder Bridge One Leg Circle is a variation of the original Pilates exercise Shoulder Bridge.  Circling the extended leg challenges the core as deep muscles of the spine stabilize against the circular movement of the leg. You'll also tone the gluteal muscles and flatten the abdominals while you strengthen your core.  If you are having trouble keeping the pelvis still, spread your arms wider on the mat to create a larger base of support, find the place where you can stabilize, and then challenge yourself by bringing the arms closer to your sides. Please visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos) and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store). Click here for CLASS SCHEDULE.

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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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