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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

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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…

The Double Leg Stretch: 3 Big Benefits

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Number seven on the 34 traditional pilates mat exercise workout developed by Joseph Pilates is The Double Leg Stretch. It’s a very simple exercise that will bring together all the…

The One Leg Stretch: 3 Big Benefits

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Number six on the 34 traditional pilates mat exercise workout developed by Joseph Pilates is The One Leg Stretch. There’s no getting away from the fact that this will challenge…

Rolling Back: 3 Big Benefits

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Number five on the 34 traditional pilates mat exercise workout developed by Joseph Pilates is Rolling Back or as it’s more commonly known as Rolling Like A Ball. A dynamic,…

The One Leg Circle: 3 Big Benefits

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Number four on the 34 traditional pilates mat exercise workout developed by Joseph Pilates is The One Leg Circle (Both Ways). This exercise shifts from rolling of the spine to…

The Pilates Rollover: 3 Big Benefits

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Number three on the 34 traditional pilates mat exercise workout developed by Joseph Pilates is The Rollover. This exercise follows The Rollup which prepares your body for the more dynamic…

Can’t Do A Rollup? This is Why!

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Ah yes, the rollup. Such a simple exercise but can be such a challenge for so many people. There are many benefits that the rollup very important exercise to master…

The Pilates Rollup: 3 Big Benefits

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Number two on the 34 traditional pilates mat exercise workout developed by Joseph Pilates is The Rollup. And in Joseph’s own words… This exercise strengthens the abdominal muscles and restores…

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