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Series of Five -

Just because the Abdominal Series of 5 is sped up, doesn't make it any easier...lol! I love to incorporate this little gem during a...

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Side Lunge Series- Skating

I'm not just having fun making believe I'm on the ice rink. I'm using a lot of outer hip muscle here to propel the movement from side to...

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"Single Foot in Strap"- as opposed to "Feet in Straps"

A great way to challenge the front of the body is to challenge stabilization from shoulder to opposite hip. In this instance, the muscles...

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Pilates Mermaid – Reformer – Central Pilates Westport

Lateral flexion helps with better overall breathing by opening up the intercostal muscles between each rib!

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Flexion/Extension

This exercise is called Semi Circle and it helps balnce out the flexors and extensors of the body. We live in a society now where...

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Why Functional Movement?

DO YOU WALK UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS? HAVE YOU EVER STEPPED UP ONTO A CITY BUS? DO YOU REACH TO PUT DISHES AWAY FROM YOUR DISHWASHER OR...