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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.
Common Pilates Cues Explained
There’s some common lingo you’ll hear in Pilates classes. Regardless of whether your next class is your first or hundredth, let’s deepen our practice by reviewing some fundamental Pilates cues together.
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.
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.