Quick 10 Side and Back Pilates

About this class

You get to lay down this entire Pilates class (YAY!). But trust us… you will still feel that good kinda burn in just over 10 minutes! We lift the legs, we open the legs, we push the legs… all with a focus on keeping the whole body stable. These movements along with a focus on body stability will work your sides, abs and your booty and of course legs!

Alignment notes

Use a folded blanket under your hips for comfort factor. During the long leg side sequence, use the top hand to help you stay balanced. Simply place it on the ground in front of your chest. Keep the torso stable during movement. Especially focus on this when we bring in those bigger movements, if you need, just make them smaller. Try to keep the hips stacked. For the back extension sequence, focus on squeezing the booty. When the torso is moving, keep your legs and feet on the Earth. When you begin to move the legs, look down to the Earth and lengthen the neck by slightly tucking the chin. Engage the quadriceps so you feel a lift of the knee cap, the movement of the leg happens from the hip down.

Focus areas

• Back
• Booty
• Legs
• Abs
• Inner Thighs
• Side Body
• Shoulders
• Non-Standing

Mood

• Strengthening