Pilates Level1
Pilates Level 1 is the fundamentals of the Pilates Method as well as beginning exercises. In these videos you will get the break down of the fundamentals as well as the beginning exercises. These videos also go over modified versions of set up and exercises so that you can build knowledge for what is right for your own body when practicing Pilates.
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Pelvis, ribs, abdominal and back
Level 1: Beginning & Fundamentals Putting breath and pelvic floor with Pilates beginning exercises. Breaking down pelvis movements. Articulation vs stable spine for bridging. Set up for back work (prone). Simple Abdominal work to learn how to stabilize the pelvis. This is at a medium pace work....
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Neutral Pelvis
Level1 & Fundamentals Find the Neutral pelvis by learning the difference between mobilization and stabilization with a towel
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Focus on Flexion of Spine
Level 1/ Beginning Connection of shoulders and flexion of the spine. Gaining understanding of pelvic stability vs. mobility. Working on separation of the pelvis and femur (thigh bone). Learning the set up for front plank.
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Breath and Articulation
Level1; Beginning & Fundamentals. In this video you will be breaking down breath to support movement, as well has intro to leg circles, intro to side planks. Learning the 100, single leg stretch. You will also focus on spinal articulation in Roll back, roll up, rolling like a ball and bridging.
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Learning Spinal movements
Fundamental and level1: Working on breath in count of 1, 2 and 5. Learning the different directions of the spine. Review of the knee folds, single leg stretch and learning double leg stretch. Moving on to straight leg, leg circles. Learning prone Leg kick, review of front plank and learning, spi...
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Quick workout with building the plank
Level 1/ Level 2: You know your 100, you are ready to go deeper for roll-up and you are ready for a flow. In this video you will also be working on building your planks, side and front. Stay where you are or push yourself to go into the next level.
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Break down of Fab 5 level1
The Fab 5 are 5 abdominal exercises: 1) Single Leg Stretch 2) Double Leg Stretch 3) Single Straight Leg Stretch 4) Double Straight Leg Stretch 5) Criss Cross. In this video I show you modified ways to doing them, teach you breath, and hand placement. At the end of video I run through them with ...
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Simple and Quick
L1. You are now at the point where you know the names of exercises, you've done the ground work of your fundamentals and now you are just ready to move a little quicker. This is quick video does just that. Moving one exercise to the next you are sure have have given yourself a good dose of Pilates.
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where are your legs?
Parallel versus Turn Out (Pilates V). In this video we are focusing on how the femur bone (thigh bone) has the ability to rotate without the pelvis. Understanding the movement of the bones will allow more freedom in the hip joint as well as going into Pilates V correctly. It also touches on how t...
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Intro to the Magic Ring
As we know with the Pilates Method doing the exercises correctly is key! Learn how to properly use the Magic Ring to activate the correct muscles. When doing so you will go deeper into the smaller muscles that help support your core, breath, and alignment. You will definitely feel that your whole...
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what can you do with the Thera-Band
In this exciting Thera-Band workout you get to add a little resistance to your regular Pilates mat.The Thera-Band "acts" like the spring of the Reformer. Added into this workout is some extra arm work that you do on the Reformer that without the band wouldn't be much.
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Short and Sweet
In this 20 minute workout you will touch on every part of the body. Being clean and precise will give you the most for this quick workout. You will be going on to hands so if you need support of handles or go onto your elbows please be prepared.
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Magic Circle's Dream
In this Magic Circle Dream video you will use the tool to help deepen your body's flexibility, strength and control. This is class is only 20 min. and it has all the best exercises for the beginner. This video will help strengthen those fundamentals for when you do the exercises without the Magic...
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Abdominal work, where's the pelvis
In this quick 20 minute workout. We are focusing on using the core to move and stabilize the the pelvis. When our pelvis is either stabilized or mobilized by the core, we have a deeper connection to the rest the of body. This is a slow and controlled movement practice.
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Dig a Little Deeper
This 20 minute Thera-band workout will help you get a little deeper into deeper muscles that Pilates always promises to deliver. Arms, back, core, and legs will all be touched in this full body workout. When the workout is over you will be amazed at all of points you worked.
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Slow down the Spine
In this slow paced workout you will be going through spinal flexion, extension and side bending. The movements are slower so that you can clarify these positions in your spine. By the end of this video you will feel stretched and have a better understanding of these spinal positions.
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Control
The term " Control Freak" can get a bad rap however in the Pilates practice it's the control piece of the work that makes you stronger and more aware of your body. It is essential is gain this part of Pilates in order to move into the next level as well as for overall function of the body. Using ...
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Free weight Mat
In this workout you will add the free weight for some extra challenge. Although there is focus on arms, your whole body will be worked. If need you can do any of standing work, sitting on a ball.
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Power Mat
In this non-traditional mat class we are adding a power emphasis with the free weights! Grab your free weights 1 to 5 pounds and get ready to work your body. We are adding free weights to all of the good exercises, roll back, leg lifts, and of course extra side of arms. Adding another component o...
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Clarify and Work
Just want a good workout, still not 100% sure what goes where? This is great video to press play for just that. With the use of props, the towel and thera-band, you are sure to find the right position for each exercise. The more precise your set up is the deeper you can get into your muscles. Com...
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Opposition 1
Let's Challenge the body to stretch as far as we can, from one end to the body to the other. In this workout, you will be using your mindfulness to create a movement that incorporates the concept of opposition. After learning this concept, challenge yourself to use the opposition reaches in all o...
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Strictly Pilates L1
We are doing it Joe's way. His exercises, in his order. Don't worry, there are modifications that allow you to do just about most of the exercises. Check out the hashtag #Marchmatness and see how the Pilates community come together to do an exercise a day.
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Pull and Push
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Building a Better Start
In this Pilates workout, you will be going through some of the fundamental work to move into some of the beginning exercises. This workout will also loosen up any tightness you may have in your lower back. This is a great video to when you don't have a lot of time, don't want to a tough workout b...