Rivercity Pilates Barre Class Warm up

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In this video, Rivercity Pilates instructor Heather Thorpe teaches a Barre warmup sequence to some of our staff!  Barre classes are a dance inspired workout that also incorporates the Pilates Method principles and fundamental concepts.

If you are new to Barre classes you can try one out for free!  Sign up using our online scheduling system, give us a call or simply drop into a scheduled class!

Pilates Side Leg Kick Workout

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The Side Leg Kick Series is a wonderful mini workout all by itself or added into another workout.  These total body movements will strengthen and lengthen your legs while working your core.

 

Pilates Home Workout with the Big Exercise Ball

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Do you have a big workout ball sitting around your house somewhere? Grab it and a comfy spot on the floor to try this challenging 25 minute Big Ball Workout!

 

Try this quick but oh so effective Pilates move- the Plank!

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The plank is great for overall strengthening of your body and really prepares your body to do some of the more challenging Pilates exercises.  Make sure you really focus on your form by incorporating your Pilates fundamentals like engaging your deep abdominal muscles, breathing, and stabilizing your shoulders(don’t sink into the shoulders!).

Try one of these variations each day this month! See if you can progressively hold the pose a little while longer, but be sure to come out of the plank if you are straining your low back, shoulders, or wrists.

When you finish, you can sit back in a child’s pose or turn onto your back and hug your knees into your chest to stretch out your low back.

2 Foam Roller Techniques to Relieve Stress and Tightness in Your Back and Neck!

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Do you carry tension in your upper back, shoulders, and neck?

Check out this video on stretching and rolling out your tight spots to relieve tension and stress.

The foam roller is a great tool that can be used not only as a prop for your Pilates exercises, but also to roll out tight muscles and fascia.

Need a foam roller?  Stop by Rivercity Pilates and pick one up today!

Rivercity Pilates Top 5 Ways to do the Hundreds!

The Hundreds are a great Pilates exercised designed to warm up the whole body while specifically targeting your core muscles and your Pilates breath!

Click the video above to learn our Top 5 Ways to do the Pilates Hundreds Exercise!

We are challenging you in July to do your Pilates Hundreds exercise EVERY day!

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