Pilates Highlights

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

Push Up with the Bosu is a variation of the original Pilates exercise "Push Up." Because the BoSU (which stands for "Both Sides Up") adds instablility, the shoulder girdle, the core and the abdominal muscles are greatly challenged! As always, if you feel your back arching, perform this exercise on your knees! Your abs, arms, back and core will be stronger in no time! Please visit http://www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), http://www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos), ...

In this video, we take a look at the Pilates technique with the Pilates Weekly Workout.

Windmill in the Air is a variation of the original Pilates exercises "Scissors in the Air" and "Bicycles in the Air". We've added Windmill in the Air to challenge core strength and stability. The Windmill occurs on the barrels in the classical Pilates repertoire, so now you can increase core strength, increase range of motion in the hips and legs and flatten your abs!

Level 2, Come and experience a Joseph Pilates inspired teaching with this thoroughly enjoyable video. Pilates Inspired Mat work - Progressive will help you attain well-toned muscles and core strength.

Dian Ramirez highlights Pilates exercises without an exercise band and provides helpful tips.

Get into the groove - Body Groove with Misty Tripoli. Visit http://www.beYOU.tv/videos/Body-Groove-Ab-Groove-2 to watch the entire video!

Port de bras on the BoSU is a variation of the original Pilates exercise of the same name on the Arc Barrel. Articulating the spine through flexion and extension helps increase flexibility of the spine while targeting the abdominal muscles more than the typical “crunch!” The added instability of the BoSU triggers the deep stabilizers of the core to fire as well! The result: flat abs, a strong core and open shoulders!

Plank Leg Lifts on the Ball prepare the core stabilizers for original Pilates mat exercises such as Leg Pull Front and Push Up. By varying the position of the ball, you can make the exercise easier (if the ball is under the thighs) or harder (if the ball is under the shins). This exercise strengthens the core, the shoulder stabilizers and arm muscles and tones the muscles of the legs.

Learn how to do Froggies in the elbow scoop position is a variation of original Pilates reformer and barrel exercises. The key to success in this position is not allowing your body to relax! Be sure to press your elbows into your mat and lengthen your spine away from your sacrum while hollowing out your abs! You'll tone and flatten your abs, strengthen your core and sculpt leg muscles.

Pilates instructor, Dori Markakos, shows the basic positions of Advanced Pilates, such as the one legged ball bridge

Pilates instructor, Dori Markakos, shows the basic positions of Advanced Pilates, such as the push up with a leg raise

Pilates instructor, Dori Markakos, shows the basic positions of Advanced Pilates, such as the hundreds