Pilates Cleveland

Interesting way to use the Cadillac 😂

March Matness Day 11: Spine stretch
Building off the roll up, the spine stretch does exactly what it says, stretching the spine. Sitting up as tall as possible at the top of the movement, use your abdominals to lift your spine up and out of your pelvis and try to elongate as you exhale and reach your arms up and over your feet. Pulse into the stretch 3 times and repeat the exercise 3 to 5 times.

March Matness Day 10: Crisscross
Before anyone gets fired up, the classical routine did not include the crisscross but it is a part of the mat routine that I personally don't think should be excluded. It transition well with the whole bent and straight leg series. Keep your focus on rotating through the spine and try to stretch your elbows away from your torso instead of trying to bring the to your knees. 6 to 10 repetitions.

March Matness Day 7: Double bent leg stretch.

We keep our momentum going today and we challenge our power house a little more. The key to this exercise is to extend your upper body and legs out of your pelvis without changing your C-curve. Keep your back in a neutral position or imprint your spine onto your mat if you can't control the movement. Big breaths keeps your movement consistent and builds your core strength. 4 to 8 repetitions. Go get it and good luck!