How Perform Seated Circles on Stability Ball

- Marching is a derivation of the original Pilates exercise Single Leg Stretch with more of a focus on hip extension of the outstretched leg while maintaining an imprinted position. Marching tones the abdominal muscles, strengthens the hip extensors and flattens the abs!

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!

Side Kneeling Bicycle Pilates Exercise - 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!

The Side Lying Clam and Book with the Exercise Band is derived from original Pilates reformer exercises. These exercises target the outer thighs and the buttocks to help lift your buttocks and keep you looking great in all the latest fashions! Make sure you adjust the band to get maximum range of motion AND maximum resistance given your strength -- and keep your hips stacked! Please visit http://www.PilatesOnFifth.com (for more info), http://www.UltimatePilatesWorkouts.com (for more videos) ....

- Marching on the Stability Ball is an excellent warm-up exercise for any classical Pilates, original Pilates or contemporary Pilates routine. The instability of the ball helps activate the core and is far more challenging then it looks! Perform this exercise very slowly for maximum effect: fast marches are much easier!

How to Perform Plank with Leg Lifts - 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.

How to do Pilates Lower and Lift with the Small Ba - Learn how to do Pilates Lower and Lift with the Small Ball. Lower and Lift with the Small Ball is a variation of the original Pilates exercise “Lower and Lift” on the barrels. This exercise targets the lower fibers of the abdominal muscles to tone and tighten while protecting the lower back. The instability of the ball further challenges the core stabilizers so you’ll get a strong core AND flat abs!

- 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.

- Shoulder Bridge with the Pilates Ring is a variation of the original Pilates exercise Shoulder Bridge. This version targets the inner thighs more, so you will sculpt both the backs of your legs (hamstrings and gluteus maximus) and the inner thighs. As always, don't forget to hold your abs in too!