Pilates reformer exercises

https://cerilcampbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cerilcampbell-B768G-5ghiq_B7677GqgyXB.mp4 Today it’s the Bridge..Demo-ing to the best of my capabilities3 versions of bridge exercises from beginner to advanced under the expert guidance of @lukemeessmann.@absolutestudios

Pilates reformer exercise on Thursday

https://cerilcampbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cerilcampbell-B7p9dsXgU6i_B7p9Vx6guRD.mp4https://cerilcampbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cerilcampbell-B7p9dsXgU6i_B7p9ai8Albp.mp4 Two versions of the Scooter. Good for core stability, balance, hip flexors, flexibility and glutes. With thanks to @lukemeessmann @absolutestudios

Reformer Pilates

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Back on the Pilates reformer

Exercise for hip rotation, inner thigh muscles- the adductors, and hip control. Especially good for strengthening around the hip. I did this exercise as part of a series of 3 sets. Toes turned out heels together, then toes turned in heels out and then straight. So using all three sets of surounding hip support muscles. […]

reformer pilates

Back to the pilates reformer this week

Great for keeping the body mobile and for strong core and glutes. With core strength the back is supported and the knees will have less issues with tracking or injuries.

Back in the Pilates Reformer studio One leg in table top, the other doing straight leg raises to the highest point that stretches the ham strings too

All the time keeping the hips stable, core engaged and spine in neutral-not flat to the reformer.

Studio reformer Pilates This seated “froggy plie” exercise is to help core stability, hip flexors, all leg muscles

The important bit is is to try and keep the back straight, tummy muscles engaged and the plie movements as smooth as possible. Its more difficult than it looks.

Back in the pilates studio This exercise engages core, helps spinal mobility, hip flexors, balance, gluteals and flexibility

It is much harder than it looks as it also requires the reformer to be held out and stay in place and still whilst bending over and twisting

Back to the Pilates studio Slow controlled movements may seem boring but are the most effective

Being able to isolate muscle groups and make each lot work better takes lots of practice.