Pilates - Intermediate

Required: Mat

A Pilates workout featuring intermediate level exercises.

The Hundred Intermediate :

Do: 10 reps

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Roll Up : If you have trouble doing the Roll Up bend your knees slightly and/or use your hands on the backs of your legs to pull up.

Do: 5 reps

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Leg Circles : Start with small circles and work your way up to larger ones. Inhale on the start of the motion and exhale as you finish it. Try to complete five circles with each leg in each direction.

Do: 5 reps

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Rolling Like A Ball : Inhale as you roll back and exhale as you come forward.

Do: 5 reps

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Single Leg Stretch : Inhale for two movements, exhale for two movements.

Do: 5 reps

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Double Leg Stretch : Inhale as you stretch out and exhale as you pull in.

Do: 5 reps

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Criss Cross : Lift and twist from your waist, not your neck and shoulders.

Do: 5 reps

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Open Leg Rocker : Focus on your abdominals.

Do: 5 reps

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Corkscrew : Your back, shoulders, and neck should not move. Start with small circles, if necessary.

Do: 5 reps

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The Saw : Inhale as you twist, exhale as you lower and reach. Then inhale as you rise and exhale as you return to the start position.

Do: 5 reps

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Swan Dive : Try to keep your body rigid but do not strain.

Do: 5 reps

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Double Leg Kicks : Do not attempt if you have a bad back or shoulders.

Do: 5 reps