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Pilates is a system of exercises designed to balance the body, mind, and spirit. Practiced at least twice a week, a noticeable difference can be seen and felt in just weeks. Most people familiar with Pilates think of the mat exercises, which are the original exercises designed by Joseph Pilates. Each exercise carefully targets different muscles and has a specific purpose and form. “Whenever you read the word “rolling” in the exercises….roll and unroll your spine exactly in imitation of a wheel rolling forward and backward. It is this very action of rolling and unrolling that cleanses your lungs so effectively.” p. 23, Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates Here is the full range of level I-V
exercises on the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac and Low Chair.
With a private PMA Pilates Certified Instructor, a customized
combination of these exercises is designed to fit your particular
needs. With a custom workout, basic Pilates movement and
strength is monitored so that you can learn to bring the
correct form and posture to your personal practice and avoid
the risk of injury. As in any exercise program, stop if there
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Mat Exercises
Footwork
(level IV-V) Reformer Footwork |
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LOW CHAIR Pumping Cadillac Roll Down Bar Arm Springs Leg Springs ½ Hang Ballet Stretches (various positions -
IV-V) Spread Eagle Spear the Whale (IV-V) |
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© 2006-2007, TriPilates, LLC 833 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 Debbie Harris, PMA Certified Pilates Instructor debbie@tripilates.com 847-698-6338 |