Mat Fundamentals
Pilates Mat level 1 • 25m
A gentle awakening to spinal movements in all ranges, and bringing awareness to core stabilization patterns.
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Mat level 1 with 8" ball
This workout utilizes a small ball to provide inner thigh challenge and facilitate deep core engagement. The ball encourages symmetry in abdominal, leg, and stabilization efforts during the exercises. Use an 8" Pilates ball, or a slightly squishy ball of any sort (soccer ball/kids toy ball).
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Mat with Swiss ball - level 1/2
Add a simple prop like the swiss ball, and it helps tune into working evenly through left and right sides, and encourage release through restricted areas. Challenge your balance, hip strength, and abdominals with this swiss ball workout!
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Buns of Steel
A general warm-up leading into gluteal focused exercises. Modifications are given for those wanting to attempt a more challenging program. Upper body weightbearing and loaded flexion exercises are involved. Feel the burn!
