“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life, we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability”

- Joseph Pilates - Return to life through Contrology

Saturday, 23 July 2011

Pilates Roll Over

Roll Over

Aim:
 Spinal mobility
Abdominal strength
Hamstring length

Focus:
Lower back
Hamstrings
Abdominals

Starting Position:

Lying on your back,both legs extended to 45 degrees, together and arms extended down at your side.

Movement:

Inhale: Take legs up to 90 degrees.
Exhale: Lift legs above your head, parallel to the floor.
Inhale: Flex your feet, separate your feet to shoulder distance apart and lower your toes onto the floor.
Exhale: Roll down slowly to starting position keeping your legs as straight as possible and as close to your body as you can.

x6


DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU HAVE A SLIPPED DISC IN YOUR LOWER BACK!!

Do:
Maintain abdominal control
Keep legs straight
Keep spine imprinted when straightening legs to 90 degrees.