Pilates Highlights

Double Leg Stretch with Obliques is a variation on the original Pilates exercise Double Leg Stretch. By adding rotation into the classical Pilates exercise, you can target the obliques more and shrink your waist! This is our 100th podcast, so thanks for watching everyone!!

Learn how to do the Child's Pose exercise in this step by step tutorial.

Toe Taps with the Foam Roller is a great preparation for all original Pilates exercises as it strengthens the core and flattens the abdominal muscles. Changing the place of the hands on the floor can make it easier or harder, so be sure to challenge yourself! Keep the abdominal muscles drawn in for maximum tummy flattening benefit..

Learn how to do the Chair Pose exercise.

Pilates Plus incorporates the use of a ball and exercise band to enhance the effectiveness of the Pilates method while adhering to the principles of movement developed by Joseph Pilates.

Pilates instructor, Dori Markakos, shows the basic positions of Advanced Pilates, such as the hamstring curl on a ball

In this video, learn how to do Intermediate Pilates positions, such as the straight leg stretch into scissors

Push Up on the Stability Ball is a variation of the original Pilates exercise Push Up. Depending on the placement of the ball, push ups on the ball can be easier on the lower back than regular push ups, which is a great way to increase core strength. All versions of push ups on the ball challenge the shoulder girdle stabilizers and help increase arm strength. You will strengthen your core and your arms safely and effectively! Please visit http://www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), ...

In this video, we take a look at the Pilates technique with Shape up.

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 do the Camel Pose exercise in this step by step tutorial.

Learn how to do the Bow Pose exercise.