One of the most wonderful things about Pilates is that you might do it just about anywhere.
I’ve put together some of my favorite Pilates movements that I teach to students in myobe fitnessclasses.
Try this Pilates workout at home to engage your entire body and get stronger through and through.
Bend your knees into chest, and give yourself a hug.
Curl your torso up to the tips of your shoulder blades, bringing your forehead toward your knees.
Send legs into tabletop position (knees tracking over hip points, shins parallel to the floor).
Extend strong straight arms down by your side, palms facing the mat.
Start vigorously pumping your arms while you inhale for 5 counts, and exhale for 5 counts.
That’s one breath.
Complete10 deep breathsaltogether to make the “hundred.”
Roll-ups
How to:Start lying on your back.
Zip your legs together so they feel like one giant leg and flex through all 10 toes.
Lift two strong straight arms up to the ceiling.
Take a giant inhale, peel the head through your arms, and roll up to sit.
Exhale and reach forward staying low to your legs, taking care not to collapse over the ribs.
Take another inhale as you start rounding your body back to the floor.
Exhale and articulate the spine, one bone at a time, into the mat.
Keep your legs zipped together and heels reaching forward the entire time.
Keep yourcore engagedthe entire time to help pull you up.
Bend your knees into your chest and curl your torso up to the tips of your shoulder blades.
Extend two strong, straight legs up toward the ceiling, and flex through all 10 toes.
Double-check that your hips are square and elbows are wide.
Pulse the leg toward you two times.
Scissor switch and do the same on the left.
Tuck your hands into your knee creases and rock yourself up to sit.
Keep your legs zipped together as you arrive in a tabletop position, shins parallel to the floor.
Extend your legs out on a high diagonal position so your body forms a V-shape.
Hold for three counts.
Use your hands to grab your thighs, bend your knees and roll back down into the mat.
That’s one rep.Complete 3 reps.
Extra challenge:Spice it up by doing it with no hands.
ensure your abs are pulling in and up.
Extend your right leg straight back behind you.
Lift the leg as high as you might, keeping your hips square.
Lower that leg down tapping the floor lightly and then lift it back up.
That’s one rep.Complete 8 to 10 reps on each side.
Extend strong straight arms in front of you, shoulder-width apart.
Lift your right arm while lifting your left leg.
Lower down and repeat on the opposite side.
Complete2 times on each side.
Maintain straight arms and legs the entire time.
Then, flutter both your arms and legs for10 to 20 counts.
