Core
A collection of all the videos on the site that are core/trunk focused. Please reference the individual video's description for its respective level.
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Lower Ab Fundamentals
Learn how to optimally engage the lower abs by connecting to your pelvic floor and to your breath.
Props Needed: Pilates ball (substitute with a firm, small pillow)
Level: 1 Intermediate
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Quickie Abs
Target every angle of the core in this ab focused series using the Pilates ring.
Props Needed: The Pilates Ring
Level: Intermediate
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Quickie Core Crusher
10 minutes targeting the abdominals from every angle.
Props Needed: Pilates Ring
Level: 2 Advanced
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Heart Healthy Pilates
Train your cardiovascular system in this efficient, effective series using a pair of sliding disks.
Props Needed: A pair of gliders
Level: 2 Advanced
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Diaphragmatic Breathing
Optimal breathing mechanics is the foundation of true and lasting core strength. It's also the first step to mobilizing the rib cage and facet joints of the spine. Learn how to "360 breathe" by maximizing the mobility of your thoracic spine while waking up your deep core muscles through slow, cle...
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Perfecting Planks
Isolate the glutes, core, and seratus anterior first individually and then all together while you practice perfecting your planks.
Props Needed: A pair of gliders
Level: 2 Advanced
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Full Body Planks
20 minutes of full body planks targeting the core, posture muscles, glutes, and inner thighs.
Props Needed: Optional Pilates Ball
Level: 2 Advanced
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Core Burn With Sliders
Target all angles of the core, specifically the lower abs and pelvic floor using a pair of gliders.
Props Needed: A pair of gliders (substitute with a pair of kitchen towels)
Level: 1 Intermediate
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Triceps And Core
Fire the triceps and get an added core workout in this efficient series using the Pilates ring.
Props Needed: Pilates Ring
Level: Intermediate
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Friday - Abs And Glutes
Target every muscle of the glutes and core in this full body workout.
Props Needed: Pilates ball (substitute with a firm, small pillow)
Level: Intermediate
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Low Back Friendly Core
A gentle "lower back friendly" workout that will target all angles of the core- front, back, and sides.
Props Needed: Pilates Ball
Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
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Quick Core
Efficient core workout that targets the glutes, pelvic floor, TVA, and external obliques.
Props Needed: Pilates ball (substitute with a firm small pillow)
Level: Beginner
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Pelvic Floor Practice
Re kinect with your pelvic floor and glutes in this mini series using a chair/ couch.
Props Needed: A small ball and a chair (substitute without the ball if needed)
Level: Beginner
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Plank Progressions
A full body series using only your own bodyweight to build up to a truly functional plank with perfect form.
Props Needed: None
Level: 1 Intermediate
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Swimming For Better Posture
Train the muscles of the mid back to counterbalance a forward rounded spine. Use it as an add on to a core series or when you only have a few minutes and want to upright your posture.
Props Needed: None
Level: 1 intermediate
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Quick Core Using Your Own Bodyweight
Target every angle of your core while exploring new and fun ways to move using only your own body weight.
Props Needed: None
Level: 2 Advanced
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Breath Centered Planks
This short plank series will improve your core connection through an emphasis on breath.
Props Needed: None
Level: 1 Intermediate
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How Do I Breathe For Optimal Core Function?
Tutorial for practicing "360" breathing to optimize engagement of the diaphragm and deep core.
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How Do I "Turn On" My Lower Abs?
Discovering how your lower abs function with your pelvic floor and breath can help you engage them better during exercises.
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How Do I Crunch Without Stressing My Neck?
Learn how to position your head and shoulders to eliminate unwanted neck tension in crunches.