Pilates for beginners - Half roll back This exercise helps to stretch the lower back and works your abdominals! Sit tall, with your knees bent, and ensure that shoulders are relaxed. Inhale to prepare, exhale to roll down. Form a nice C-shaped curve, scooping your belly in. Do 10 repetitions, rest and repeat 2 more times. Enjoy and feel your abdominals getting stronger and more toned! Do check back regularly for other Pilates videos and instructions! #pilates#matwork
Pilates for beginners - Rolling like a ball You can have lots of fun with this exercise! It helps to massage your back and works your deep core abdominals! Sit on your mat and clasp your hands under your thighs. Form a nice c - shape curve in your body. Lift your feet off the mat and balance on your sit bones. Inhale to roll down, up to your shoulders, exhale to return to upright. Repeat 8 times. Enjoy and feel your abs getting stronger! Do check back regularly for other basic Pilates moves and instructions! #pilates#matwork
Pilates for beginners - Diamond press salute A simple yet powerful exercise to work your upper back muscles . Lie on your tummy with hands under your forehead. Inhale to prepare, exhale to engage abdominals, slide shoulder blades down towards the back of your waist and lift upper body off the floor. Keep spine long, eyes looking down at the floor. Do 8 repetitions. Enjoy and feel your back getting stronger! Do check back regularly for other basic Pilates moves and instructions! #pilates#matwork
Pilates for beginners - Prone leg lifts This exercise helps to tone and strengthen the back of the legs ( hamstrings and glutes) and helps to open up the front of your hips. Lie on your tummy with hands under your forehead. Relax your upper body, engage abdominals to protect your back. Inhale to prepare, exhale to lengthen your legs and lift off the floor. Do 10 repetitions. Enjoy and feel your butt and legs getting stronger! Do check back regularly for other basic Pilates moves and instructions! #pilates#matwork
Pilates for beginners - The hundred This is the first exercise of Joseph Pilates original regimen. Beyond tightening the abs, it also tones the core and arms and stimulate your circulation and builds stamina. Lie on your back and lift head and shoulders off the mat. Extend your legs up to a tabletop position. Pump arms vigorously up and down, breath in for 5 pumps and out for 5 pumps until you reach 5 cycles. Work your way up to 10 cycles (100 pumps)! Enjoy and feel your abs getting stronger! Do check back regularly for other basic Pilates moves and instructions! #pilates#matwork
Pilates for beginners - Toe dip This simple exercise brings your awareness back to your pelvis. Lie on your back and Extend your legs up to chair/tabletop position. Inhale to prepare, exhale engage abs and lower one foot towards the floor. Inhale to return. Enjoy and feel your pelvis getting more stable and stronger! Do check back regularly for other basic Pilates moves and instructions! #pilates#matwork
Pilates with resistance band. Adding a band to this exercise gets your leg muscles into action! Engage abdominals, and ensure that back is stable throughout the exercise. Inhale to return to starting position, exhale to extend your leg. Repeat 8 times. Do check back regularly for other basic Pilates moves and instructions! #pilates#matwork#resistancebands
Pilates with Magic Ring These moves are for those who want more of a challenge to work their deep core muscles! Always remember to apply the 6 main principles in Pilates : concentration, centring, control, breathing , precision and flow. #pilates#matwork
If you have any medical conditions, please consult your doctor first before doing any of the above exercise.