All Levels Reformer #76
Reformer Challenge
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31m
Starting springs: 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium)
Prop: sitting box
Class Notes:
1. Footwork 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) toes on feet parallel | hold halfway - little pulses, (2) prancing, (3) calf raise, (4) lift heels, bend knees halfway - calf raise, (5) arches on, wide v | hold halfway - little pulses
2. Bridging 2 reds (heavy) and 1 blue (medium) (1) feet parallel hip width distance - articulate lower and lift, (2) hold high bridge - knee extensions, (3) feet Pilates V - hinge lower and lift, (4) hold high bridge - knee extensions
3. Supine arms on long box 1 red (heavy) (1) legs in table top, Pilates V, knees separated, chest lifted - bicep curl, (2) hold bicep curl - double toe tap, (3) straight arm lower and lift, (4) hold arms by hips - bend and extend legs
4. Front lunge with short box on carriage 1 red (heavy) or 1 blue (medium) (1) right foot on platform, left foot on carriage (modification - hands on box or place right foot on floor) (1) front lunge, (2) hold in lunge, keep left knee bent - bend and extend right knee, (3) hold in lunge - bend and extend left leg, (4) repeat 1-3 on opposite side
5. Plank with forearms on short box 1 red (heavy) or 1 blue (medium) (1) press to plank, tilt knees to right, heels to left, shoulders stay squared - bend and extend legs, (2) shoulder hinge, (3) repeat 1-2 on opposite side
6. Bird dog facing foot bar 1 red (heavy) or 1 blue (medium) (1) left hand on front of carriage, knees under hips, feet through shoulder blocks, right hand (modification - lower hips to heels) - bicep curl, (2) option to extend left leg, (3) overhead press, (4) option to extend left leg, (5) repeat 1-4 on opposite side
7. Cool down 1 red 1 red (heavy) or 1 blue (medium) (1) hands on foot bar, press out to child’s pose and hold - scapular isolations, (2) neutral position in shoulders - reach right arm across body, twist in spine looking under left shoulder, let right arm rest on rails, (3) repeat #2 on opposite side, (4) swan
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