Pilates Exercise Guides with Photos and Instructions for Poses
Pilates is a philosophy of connections. It is not about doing a quantity of reps for each exercise. orsohe quality of performance of each rep is the most important concept. Pilates principles in all Pilates exercises will lead to physical change of tone, posture and flexibility.
Pilates (pronounced: puh-lah-teez) improves your mental and physical well-being, increases flexibility, and strengthens muscles. Pilates uses controlled movements in the form of mat exercises or equipment to tone and strengthen the body. For decades, it’s been the exercise of choice for dancers and gymnasts (and now Hollywood actors), but it was originally used to rehabilitate bedridden or immobile patients during World War I.
Pilates is a body conditioning routine that seeks to build flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination without adding muscle bulk. In addition, Pilates increases circulation and helps to sculpt the body and strengthen the body’s “core” or “powerhouse” (torso). People who do Pilates regularly feel they have better posture, are less prone to injury, and experience better overall health.
Pilates Exercise Photos and Instructions – Database of Exercises
- 1 Minute Rolldown
- Back Support
- Bicycle
- Boomerang
- Breathing & Hollowing
- Bridge with Leg Circles
- Bridge with Shoulders
- Bridge with Thigh Lift
- Bridging
- Cat
- Cat with Balance
- Corkscrew (Intermediate)
- Corkscrew (Advanced)
- Criss Cross
- Criss Cross with Legs
- Double Leg Kicks
- Double Leg Kick Variation
- Double Leg Lift
- Double Leg Stretch (Intermediate)
- Double Leg Stretch (Advanced)
- Double Leg to Ceiling
- Double Knee Lift
- Extension (spine, arms & legs)
- Flight
- Head and Chest Float
- Hip Circles
- Hundred
- Hundred – Modification for Back Conditions
- Hundred – Modification for Neck Conditions
- Knee Sway
- Kneeling Side Leg Kick
- Kneeling Side Leg Kick (Advanced)
- Leg Circles
- Leg Circles With Arms Up
- Leg Slide
- Leg Pull Front to Downward Dog
- Neck Pulls
- Oblique Hundreds
- Oblique Rollups
- One Leg Bridge
- Open Leg Rocker
- Pelvic Shift Forward to Sequential
- Plank
- Push Ups
- Quadruped To Pushup
- Roll Down with Theraband (Beginner)
- Roll Down with Theraband (Intermediate)
- Roll Down
- Rolling like a Ball
- Rollover (Beginner)
- Rollover (Normal)
- Rollover (Intermediate)
- Rollover (Advanced)
- Rollover with Leg Lifts
- Rollup
- Rotation
- Saw
- Seal
- Shoulder Stand
- Side Leg Kick with Wall (Beginner)
- Side Leg Kick
- Side Leg Kick Series
- Single Leg Kick
- Single Leg Kick Backs
- Single Leg Switch
- Single Leg Stretch
- Single Leg Stretch with Pulses
- Single Leg Twist
- Spinal Flexion
- Spine Stretch
- Spine Twist
- Straight Leg Stretch
- Swan
- Swimming
- Swim Stretch
- Teaser
- Thigh Lift
- Torso Lift
- Twist
- Two Hundreds
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Standing One Arm Dumbbell Extension – Triceps Exercise Guide
Exercise Advice: Grab a dumbbell securely with one han
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Seated Inner Thigh – Stretching Exercise Guide with Photos
Exercise Advice: Sit on a mat on the floor with both f
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Incline Barbell Bench Press – Chest Exercise Guide with Photos
The incline barbell bench press is a great way to add
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Squat Throws – Medicine Ball Exercise Guide with Photos
Exercise Advice: Start with ball positioned at waist l
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Thigh Lift – Pilates Exercise Guide with Photos
Purpose To learn how to stabilize the pelvis as you li
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Front Reach – Medicine Ball Exercise Guide with Photos
Exercise Advice: Begin with ball at belly button. Step
- DON'T MISS
- Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlifts – Hamstrings Exercise Guide
- Summer Exercise – All 3
- Bird Dog Extension – Core Exercise Guide with Photos
- Barbell Romanian Deadlifts – Lower Back Exercise Guide
- Seal – Pilates Exercise Guide with Photos
- One Arm Cable Curls – Biceps Exercise Guide with Photos
- Calorie Burned Per Day: Modern labor-savers mean calories saved
- Leg Circles with Arms Up – Pilates Exercise Guide with Photos
- One Leg Cable Kickbacks – Hamstring Exercise Guide
- 1 Leg Supine Elevated Bridge – Core Exercise Guide
