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Pilates Fundamentals
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Neutral Spine
Proper alignment of the spine maintaining its natural curve without flattening or over-arching.
The Hundred
A classic Pilates warm-up move that involves pumping arms up and down in a controlled manner for 100 beats while holding your head and shoulders off the mat.
Pilates Breath
Breathing technique which emphasizes breathing into the back and sides of the rib cage to maintain abdominal engagement.
Rolling Like a Ball
Exercise to massage the spine and work the abs by rolling back to the shoulders and up to seated without letting feet touch the ground.
The Teaser
An advanced move which involves lying down, extending legs at a 45-degree angle, and using core strength to lift the torso into a 'V' shape.
Single Leg Stretch
Exercise where one leg is extended at a 45-degree angle while the other leg is pulled in towards the chest, switching legs in a fluid motion.
Criss-Cross
Exercise that involves a twisting motion of the torso with bent knees in a bicycle-like motion to work the obliques.
Pilates Stance
A position where the heels are together and toes are slightly apart creating a small V shape, engaging the legs and core.
Double Leg Stretch
Exercise involving lying on your back, hugging knees to chest, then extending arms and legs out in opposite directions before returning to start.
Swan Dive
Exercise for spinal extension where one lies face down, lifts the chest off the ground, and uses the arms to support and extend the back.
Scissors
Exercise where you lie on your back and alternate each leg straight up while holding the leg with hands, challenging stability and flexibility.
Pilates Magic Circle
A resistance tool used in Pilates to add intensity to various exercises by providing gentle to moderate resistance.
Saw
Exercise that involves sitting with legs spread and rotating the torso to reach one hand towards the opposite foot while extending the back arm.
Spine Stretch Forward
Sitting up tall with legs extended, exhale and reach forward as if hinging from the hips, stretching the spine and hamstrings.
Leg Pull Front
Face-down position, propped on hands with body in a straight line; alternate lifting legs while keeping pelvis stable.
Shoulder Bridge
Exercise involving lying on the back with knees bent, lifting hips into a bridge, then optionally lifting one leg while keeping hips level.
Wall Roll Down
Standing with back against a wall, slowly roll down vertebra-by-vertebra to touch toes, keeping abdominal muscles engaged.
Side Kick
Lying on one's side, with legs lifted slightly, kick the top leg forward with control, then reach it back, targeting the obliques and leg muscles.
Mermaid Stretch
Sitting with legs folded to one side, lift one arm over the head while bending the torso over to the opposite side, stretching the side of the body.
Seal
Balancing on the sitting bones, clap the feet together three times while rolling back to the shoulder blades, and then forward to balance again.
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