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Common Cues Explained Pt II
There’s some common lingo you’ll hear in Pilates classes, which we began to cover in our previous blog, Common Cues Explained Pt I. In this blog we’ll discuss and deepen our understanding of more of these common cues.
Planks, Planks, Planks
Planks are a truly great exercise. In fact, research has shown that planks are one of the best exercises for training spinal stability. Who doesn’t want to feel more stable in their lives? Join us for some planks!
However, since planks are very challenging exercises, there are some pretty common places where we see clients experiencing difficulty maintaining their optimal alignment. Without proper alignment, we, at best, don’t get the most out of our exercise and, at worst, risk injury.
To get the most out of your workout, and to protect yourself from possible injury, let’s review these common misalignments and how to address them.
Glutes, Glutes, Glutes!
At the start of each class, we ask our clients for requests — anything that they would particularly like to work on during the session. One of our most common requests: glute work. And we love that! Why? Because whether the requester knows it or not, strong glutes are essential to healthy, highly functioning spines, hips, and knees.
Intermediate Pilates Core
New to Pilates? Last month we introduced you to a few simple Pilates core exercises. This month we’ll talk about how to progress.