Late Luteal/ Early Menstrual Phase
Late Luteal/ Early Menstrual Phase:
Days 27- Day 3
During the last few days of your cycle to the first few days of the following cycle, prioritize recovery. This is a good time to down regulate your training and prioritize recovery movement and gentle mobility.
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Energizing Full Body Flow
A gentle full body flow to mobilize the spine and joints and energize the body.
Props Needed: A Pilates ball
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
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Upper Body Burn
Strengthen and tone the muscles around the shoulder girdle in this (low back friendly) upper body series.
Props Needed: A pair of light dumbbells ~ 5 lb
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
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Juicy Joints
A mobility series to lubricate all joints, namely the hips and facet joints of the spine.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels
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NEW! - Rolling The Hips
Release the fascia of the hips including the glutes TFL, and hip flexors.
Props Needed: A foam roller
Level: All levels
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Standing Swim
A swimming inspired series to improve posture and increase spinal mobility.
Props Needed: None
Level: Beginner/ All Levels
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Side Lying Hip Mobility
The perfect introduction to hip mobility. Work through all ranges of motion in a safe way and get the glutes burning in the process.
Props Needed: (optional) 1-3lb ankle weights
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
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Arm Strength To Relieve Upper Trap Tightness
An upper body series to actively relieve unwanted upper trap tension through engagement of the antagonist muscles.
Props Needed: Pilates ring
Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
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Pilates For Period Pain
The perfect gentle movement in the first couple days of the menstrual cycle to ease cramping and back pain.
Props Needed: None
Level: All Levels
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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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Inner And Outer Thighs
Train the entire lower body, hips, and muscles of the deep core.
Props Needed: Optional 1-2 lb ankle weights
Level: Beginner/ 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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Posture Corrector
Reverse forward rounded posture with these three upper body exercises which can be done standing or sitting.
Props Needed: 1 light weight resistance band
Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
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Full Body Foam Roll
Using a high density foam roller (or any roller you have), work all the way up the entire body to help release tension, improve circulation, and correct imbalance.
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Bridge Series For Pelvic Floor And Glutes
Glute bridges are one of the number one exercise to train your glutes, deep core, and pelvic floor. Learn how to perform them correctly.
Props Needed: Pilates Ball or can be done with only body weight.
Level: 1 Intermediate
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Posture Reset
An active recovery series to open the chest and lengthen and mobilize the spine. Perfect for when you've been sitting for a long period of time in the car, at a desk, or while nursing.
Props Needed: Foam Roller
Level: All levels
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Thoracic Mobility With Foam Roller
Unlock restrictions in your mid back with these gentle mobility drills aimed to increase strength and flexibility in your thoracic spine. Great to do before a workout or whenever you've been sedentary and need to mobilize.
Props Needed: Foam Roller
Level: All levels
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Full Body Mobility
Mobilize and lubricate your joints through this mobility series. This is great to do in the beginning of the day to gently wake up your muscles, at the end of the day when you're winding down, or just whenever you're feeling a little stiff.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels
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2. Seated Desk Stretches
Revitalize and rehydrate your body while reversing the effects of hours of sitting in this 10 minute active stretching series all practiced seated.
Needed: A chair
Level: All levels
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Dynamic Hip Openers
Enjoy this recovery series of dynamic stretches for the lower body and hips, best performed after a workout or shower/sauna when the muscles are already warm.
Props Needed: None
Level: All levels
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Thoracic Mobility
Work on improving your thoracic mobility while strengthening essential angles of the trunk including flexion, extension, and rotation.
Props Needed: Pilates ball
Level: All levels
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Neck And Shoulder Release
Release tension around the shoulder girdle and neck.
Props Needed: A small massage ball such as a lacrosse ball, tennis ball, or yoga tune up ball.
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Hip Release And Stretch
Release tension around the hips and glutes and finish with some active stretching.
Props Needed: A small massage ball such as a lacrosse ball, tennis ball, or yoga tune up ball.
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Stress Reset
The primary controller of the body's stress response is the vagus nerve. Developing good "tone" to this nerve is essential for being able to switch from a sympathetic "fight or flight" state to a parasympathetic state of calm.
Props Needed: A pair of yoga tune up massage balls (can be substitute...
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Foot And Lower Leg Recovery
Prep your lower legs and feet for a walk/run or use this series as a recovery and release when your feet need a little love and attention.
Props Needed: A pair of yoga tune up balls (or a tennis or lacrosse ball)
Level: All levels