Pilates Highlights

Banana Split: The Banana Split is a combination of the original Pilates exercises Side Lying Scissors (usually performed on the barrels) and Side Leg Lift Series #3, which we call the banana! This exercise tones and strengthens the abdominal muscles, especially the obliques, and sculpts long, lean legs! Please visit http://www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), http://www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos)and http://www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com (for store).

Learn how to dot the best butt 'n glutes with this exercise for toning and shrinking. The Yoga - Pilates or yogalates move, the bird dog will tighten your booty.

In this bonus video Amy Dixon provides an intense core workout and stretch sequence. Amy Dixon Amy Dixon is one of the most dynamic fitness instructors and presenters in the industry today. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise

Suspension Bridge is a variation of the original Pilates exercise Shoulder Bridge. This variation challenges stability of the pelvis and strengthens the hip extensors, particularly those of the side supporting you. Suspension Bridge tones the back of the legs, strengthens the core and flattens the abdominal muscles.

Pilates on Fifth - Learn How to Perform the Teaser Roll Pilates Exercise. Teaser Roll is a challenging variation on the original Pilates exercises Teaser, Side Leg Lift Series and Swimming. This exercise requires tremendous core strength, balance, control and targets the muscles of the abdomen and the back. Energizing the legs as well will help you perform this exercise.

Hip Rolls using a stability ball challenges the core and strengthens the hamstrings and glutes. The instability of the ball targets the deep muscles of the spine to increase core strength, while toning the backs of the legs…particularly the stubborn “top of the back of the thighs” region! If you have a tendency to cramp in your hamstrings, take a moment to stretch before starting this exercise.

Kick Back with Band simulates original Pilates exercises on the reformer with its use of tension to work the gluteus maximus and the hamstrings. Be sure to keep the abs pulled in to support the lower back and flatten the abdominal muscles.

Learn how to make a tighter stronger hips and buttocks with the Warrior II Pose

Sara Richardson demonstrates a Pilates routine that is great restoring your body's fitness.

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Port de Bras 2 on the BoSU is a variation of the Classical Pilates Arc Barrel exercise of the same name. This version adds arm circles when moving through flexion and etension to increase the challenge and increase the stretch. You’ll strengthen your abdominal muscles, increase spinal flexibility and open the front of the shoulders.

In this video, learn how to do Intermediate Pilates positions, such as the swimming

Side Kneeling Bicycle is a variation on the original Pilates exercise Side Kick Kneeling. Adding a bend of the knee for the bicycle motion further challenges both stability of the torso in neutral and proper knee and hip alignment. Side Kneeling Bicycle increases core strength and tones your legs and butt!