Core Value Pilates

Madeline is really strong for a 5 year old and loves doing pull-ups. She insists on doing 3 sets of 5 every time she come in. Cutest thing ever, love her! 😍💪🏼

Here’s a little trick to reset your shoulders back to a neutral alignment.

Try squats on a foam roller to challenge your balance and stability.
Place the foam roller under the arches of your feet. Use your heels and the balls of your feet to help counter the roll of the foam roller. You can do these by a wall or chair so you have something to hold onto/assist you wile learning.

Use a ball under your back when doing core work to create more range of motion. From the floor, you only get flexion. With the ball, you get flexion and extension.

Strengthening abdominals on the eccentric (lengthening) phase of the movement is what makes these so difficult, and why you feel them so much.

PS- Shaking is normal. Just means your obliques are working really hard!

This is one of my favorite stretch series. It lengthens your inner thighs, glutes, hamstrings, calves, low back and obliques.

If you’re having a hard time sleeping at night, spend about 10-15 minutes doing this series before bed. This will help you relax your body into a deeper sleep.