All Levels Reformer #08
All Levels Reformer
•
50m
Starting springs: 2 reds + 1 blue
Optional props: sitting box, ball. Options will be given for anyone that does not have these props
Class notes:
1. Footwork with ball 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) heels on, feet parallel hip width distance, (2) right leg in table top, single leg footwork with left leg, option to add extension with right leg over foot bar as carriage comes in, (3) left leg in table top, single leg footwork with right leg, option to add extension with right leg over foot bar as carriage comes in, (4) toes on, feet parallel, right leg straight towards ceiling, option to lower right leg to hover over foot bar as carriage comes into stopper, (5) calf raise in left foot, point and flex in right foot, (6) toes on, feet parallel, left leg straight towards ceiling, option to lower left leg to hover over foot bar as carriage comes into stopper, (7) calf raise in right foot, point and flex in left foot
2. Bridging 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1a) feet wide v, articulate lower and lift, (1b) hold high bridge, option 1: hip dips; option 2: knee extensions, (2a) pilates V, hinge lower and lift, (2b) hold high bridge, option 1: hip dips; option 2: knee extensions, (3) feet parallel, semi circle prep, (4) reverse direction of semi circle prep
3. Supine ab series 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) single leg stretch, (2) double leg stretch, (3) criss cross
4. Arms facing away from straps 1 blue (medium) (1) reverse presentation, (2) serve a tray, (3) offering, (4) salute
5. Bird dog with long box on floor next to reformer, reformer is to right, left hand on box, right hand on shoulder block, knees under hips 1 blue (medium) (1) press carriage out and in with right hand, (2) extend left leg back, hold leg long as right arm bends and extends, (3) add bend and extend of left knee, (4) hold arm and leg out long, lower and lift left leg, (5) hold long, pulse arm out and in 1 inch
6. Arms facing straps seated on long box 1 blue (medium) (1) oblique twist side to side, (2) rotate to right, halfway pulse, (3) rotate to left, halfway pulse, (4) bicep curl, (5) hold bicep curl, march legs, (6) feet on headrest, pulse arms up and down, (7) goal post with c curve roll back; open to goal post, round back, bring hands together, return to seated
7. Repeat bird dog series from #5 on opposite side 1 blue (medium)
8. Side lying footwork left 1 red (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) or 2 reds (heavy) (1) left heel on foot bar, externally rotated, option to extend bottom leg under foot bar and add lift of bottom leg when carriage is in stopper, (2) hold halfway, draw circles with bottom leg, (3) hold halfway, clam shell, (4) foot parallel, option to draw bottom knee into chest when carriage presses away, (5) hold halfway, draw bottom leg into chest, reach back out, (6) toes on foot bar, heel lifted, option to add kick forward with bottom leg when carriage presses away, (7) hold halfway, calf raise
9. Supine arms ball between ankles 1 red (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) or 2 reds (heavy) (1) reach arms long by hips and hold, option to lift chest, bend and extend legs, (2) straight legs lower and lift, (3) hold legs long, pulse into ball, (4) lower and lift legs continue with pulses, (5) hold legs long, criss cross feet, (6) lower and lift legs continue with criss cross in feet
10. Repeat side lying footwork series from #8 on opposite side 1 red (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) or 2 reds (heavy)
11. Feet in straps 1 red (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) or 2 reds (heavy) (1) straight leg lower and lift alternating between Pilates V and Pilates A, (2) hip circles alternating between Pilates V and Pilates A, (3) reverse direction of hip circles, (4) straight legs open and close, (5) hamstring stretch
DISCLAIMER: Please consult your doctor or health care professional before starting this workout. If you experience pain or discomfort at any time during this workout, you should stop immediately. By performing these exercises, you do so at your own risk. By using this video, you understand and agree that AO Pilates will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of this workout video.
Up Next in All Levels Reformer
-
All Levels Reformer #07
Starting springs: 2 reds + 1 blue
Optional props: sitting box, light set of weights. Options will be given for anyone that does not have these propsClass notes:
1. Footwork with weights 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) arches on wide v, chest press in arms | hold halfway, little pulses in... -
All Levels Reformer #06
Starting springs: 2 reds + 1 blue
Optional props: light set of weights, sitting box, ball. Options will be given for anyone that does not have these propsClass notes:
1. Footwork with weights 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) arches on parallel hip width distance, elbow taps in arms | hold...