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Pilates is a great exercise system for stretching out the body and warming up the muscles. Learn several Pilates extension exercises from a professional Pilates instructor in this free video series.
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Pilates is a great physical fitness method that can help strengthen the spine muscles. Learn about spinal extension from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
Using a Pilates wrist pull stretch is a great way to loosen up and warm the body before working out. Learn a wrist pull stretch from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
Performing a Pilates rotational stretch is a great way to warm up the spine before working out. Learn a rotational stretch for your spine from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The seated stretch is a Pilates exercise that helps to warm up the sides of the body along with the spine. Learn to perform a seated stretch from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The spine twist is a Pilates rotational exercise that's great for strengthening the muscles in your back. Learn a spine twist exercise from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
It's important to engage your abs when performing the Pilates saw exercise. Learn how to properly execute the saw exercise from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
Performing a hands and knees stretch, in Pilates, is great for working your sides and oblique muscles. Learn more about the hands and knees stretch from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The backstroke prep is a Pilates exercise that utilizes three different positions. Learn more about the backstroke prep from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
It's imporatant to engage your glutes when performing Pilates leg lifts. Learn to perform a few leg lifts from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The Pilates full breaststroke is a great exercise for strengthening your spine and ab muscles. Learn the full breaststroke from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The Pilates swan exercise is a great extension stretch that has several modifications. Learn more about the swan exercise from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
Stretching the shoulders and hamstrings using Pilates is a great way to release tension and loosen up the spine. Learn more about the shoulder and hamstring stretch from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The cat and cow exercise, in Pilates, is great for stretching out the spine and warming up the back muscles. Learn more about the cat and cow exercise from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The Pilates modified plank exercise works just about every muscle in your body. Learn more about the modified plank exercise from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The modified downward dog exercise is a great Pilates stretch for your body. Learn how to perform the modified downward dog from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
The hip rolls, in Pilates, is an exercise that works the spine in the opposite direction. Learn more about hip rolls from a professional Pilates instructor in this free exercise video.
Pilates is an exercise system developed by a German man named Joseph Pilates. It was designed to strengthen the body core (which consists of the abdominal muscles, the lower back muscles, hip flexors, and gluteus muscles) in order to prevent back pain, and help with spine alignment and breathing control. Pilates exercises can be done almost anywhere and can be learned quite easily. In this free video series a professional Pilates instructor, Jeri Ryan, will show you several extension exercises. Jeri will begin by showing you the importance of spinal extension and how to do it safely. You'll then learn several stretches in order to strengthen and warm up your muscles. You'll learn the seated stretch, the spine twist, the saw exercise, leg lifts and the cat and cow exercise. Performing these stretches with proper instruction technique will help you strengthen your spine and back muscles. Watch these few short videos and starting using Pilates to improve your health today.
Jeri Ryan Jeri Ryan is the owner of Pilates Pure N Simple. She has been teaching Pilates since 2000. Jeri was certified as a Pilates instructor through Core Conditioning Physical Therapy in Studio City, California. She was trained by physical therapists to use Pilates in order to rehabilitate injured clients as well as ballet dancers. Pilates increases flexibility, strengthens the core and lengthens the muscles. Jeri's certification program was over 450 hours of education. She is also nationally certified by the Pilates Method Alliance. Jeri is an AFAA certified personal trainer and holds a doctorate in the field of psychology.dkdk
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