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The Hip Twist: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates April 30, 2026 No Comments
In the traditional pilates mat sequence, number 23 is The Hip Twist with Stretched Arms.  It appears after The Teaser for a reason. It’s not simply an abdominal or hip…
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The Teaser: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates March 26, 2026 No Comments
In the traditional pilates mat sequence, The Teaser is number 22 for a reason. It’s not simply an “ab exercise,” but a culmination of everything that comes before it bringing…
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The Side Kick: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates February 27, 2026 No Comments
In the traditional pilates mat sequence, the Side Kick is number 21and sits at a very specific point for a reason. It is not simply a “leg exercise,” but a…
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The Jack Knife: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates January 29, 2026 No Comments
In the traditional pilates mat sequence, the Jack Knife sits at number 20 and at a very specific point for a reason. It is not an isolated “hard exercise,” but…
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The Spine Twist: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates October 30, 2025 No Comments
Number nineteen in Joseph Pilates’ original sequence of 34 mat exercises, the Spine Twist is a deceptively simple movement that requires full body strength. Sitting tall with legs extended, you…
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The Shoulder Bridge: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates October 5, 2025 No Comments
Number eighteen in Joseph Pilates’ original sequence of 34 mat exercises, The Shoulder Bridge is a fundamental pilates movement. It acts as a bridge — both literally and figuratively —…
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The Scissors: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates August 28, 2025 No Comments
Number sixteen in Joseph Pilates’ original sequence of 34 classical mat exercises, The Scissors is a gravity-defying movement that demands balance, strength, and full-body coordination. As part of the advanced…
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The Neck Pull: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates July 31, 2025 No Comments
Number fifteen in Joseph Pilates’ original 34 traditional mat exercises is The Neck Pull.     Often misunderstood—and sometimes avoided because of its challenging nature, The Neck Pull is a powerhouse…
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Swan Dive: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates May 30, 2025 No Comments
Number twelve in Joseph Pilates’ original 34 traditional mat exercises is Swan Dive, which moves away from forward flexion and in to the first back extension exercise…and it’s a big…
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