First thing first – 1. Let’s talk posture!
Try these two posture corrections anytime before your Pilates session to boost your body’s progress. Why does it matter? Because advancing to the next level is all about making your strengths consistent, If you’re eyeing those next-level classes, build strong body awareness. 2. Polish up your techniques! If you’re gearing up for a level 2/3 Mat, it’s time to enhance your strength.
But before diving in, ensure your techniques are spot-on:
a) Avoid injuries.
b) Gain even more strength.
I don’t know about you, but this is an excellent way to begin!
Below today’s video gif, you can check this week’s tips and tricks to get the most out of each exercise before you move towards the intermediate level!
Cheers 🥂 to a wonderful year ahead!
As promised here’s Pilates for beginner –
Follow this link https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsfAIvJcw7P8qYTNHkI_NsP5O3qg0pjN9&si=4gyZDcwQYqTcbqBs
Tips and techniques to watch for:
- The Hundreds – how to maintain your neck in a build the upper abs.
- The Roll-up – what to avoid doing with your spine when you breathe.
- The Rolling like a ball – What to stop doing
- The Open leg rocker – mistakes to catch when you hold your legs up and what to do instead.
- The Saw – Image to use to spiral the spine. One bony landmark that will guarantee to maintain squareness all the time
- The Swan – One image that strengthens all the vertebrae sequentially
- The Single-leg kick quick arms position and what to be aware of as we correct the head and spine alignment.
- The Shoulder bridge – where to place the body weight when you raise your spine sequentially and one crucial technique to not miss when you are on your upper back.