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The Spine Twist: 3 Big Benefits

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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…

The Shoulder Bridge: 3 Big Benefits

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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 —…

The Scissors: 3 Big Benefits

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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…

The Neck Pull: 3 Big Benefits

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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…

The One Leg & Double Leg Kick: 3 Big Benefits

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Number thirteen & fourteen in Joseph Pilates’ original 34 traditional mat exercises is the One Leg and the Double Leg Kick, which builds on the previous exercise Swan Dive. …

Swan Dive: 3 Big Benefits

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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…

The Saw: 3 Big Benefits

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Number eleven in Joseph Pilates’ original 34 traditional mat exercises is The Saw and like the previous exercise, The Corkscrew, there is a twisting and rotation aspect to this traditional…

The Corkscrew: 3 Big Benefits

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Number ten in Joseph Pilates’ original 34 traditional mat exercises is The Corkscrew and as the name implies, there is a twisting and rotation aspect to this traditional pilates mat…

Open Leg Rocker: 3 Big Benefits

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Number nine in Joseph Pilates’ original 34 traditional mat exercises is the Rocker with Open Legs, now commonly referred to as Open Leg Rocker. This exercise is a direct progression…

The Spine Stretch: 3 Big Benefits

web-pilates January 24, 2025 No Comments

Number eight on the 34 traditional pilates mat exercise workout developed by Joseph Pilates is The Spine Stretch. It’s another simple exercise but not necessarily an easy one if flexibility…

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