And here we are in week 4 already! The exercises will be challenging, so try out modifications. They are not cop-outs, they will help your body get to the point where it may let you do the "original," eventually.
On Sunday, we're doubling up again with two exercises that are, basically, the same - one forward and the other backward... And never particularly imaginative with words, Joe named them both The Leg-Pull - with "Front" added to the one that goes to the back 🙈. Yes, I know... Doesn't make much sense... 🤷♀️
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As a reminder, the summary post from last year can be found here and the individual exercise posts contain options for modifications (in a slightly edited version since, of course, a link had to be broken...): healthunlocked.com/strength...
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➡️ Please share in the comments your experience with the first seven exercises! And do let me know if you come across any more broken links... So far, we seem to be in luck and most of the links are still working... ⬅️
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And now 🥁 to the important stuff: This week's exercises ⤵
the circles i did with bent arms as couldnt get up other wise but the legs were bent then did the modifications but the elbow wasnt on the ground but was bent....yes if i practiced i think i could definitely do the modifications in line with how Lesley did it...felt it in the core so I am chuffed about that..
swimming i tried it but couldnt raise up as much as she did definitely have to work on flexibilty but it was good i tried the modification and really couldnt raise my arms or legs that high off the floor..really interesting....genius exercise...loved the child pose at the end
Yes, the leg pull exercises are quite challenging! To continue my sharing of the Pilates teacher Marjon van Grunsven posting her renditions of the Mat exercises, here is she doing the Leg Pull Front and the Leg Pull. Mine don't look anywhere near this! 🤣
side kick kneeling, again my body is too big ,did one side without a block, did the other with and that meant i wasn't leaning and the hip was above knee...this was hard i didn't do the bicycle, but the front back leg part was low not as high as hers and the circling again was lower than hers and for her to have her hand palm down on the ground ...how did she do that.....again had a go...believe it or not i am enjoying learning about the pilates moves what a great strength exercise
I’m catching up, and somehow didn’t manage to get to the mat for week 4.
Hip twists. I have to admit I struggle with straight arms and have been tempted to do them with bent arms. Did the can can modification, but boy are my kicks or circles small.
Also, just for info, in day 22 I found a broken link for the Standing variations for exercises 21-25 by RAD Pilates.
Again, thank you! Having the different deep dives with different videos from different practitioners for every move is fantastic!
Apparently, Instagram changed it's links 🙈 So, I'll have to go through fixing the other links to standing variations from RADPilates, too! (Just checked Day 26...) I won't be able to do that until later today earliest...
side bend stronger on my left arm shoiulder then my right i wobbled more ..i really thought i would be stronger on my right side...very interesting move
Yes, it's a tough one, though once you get what muscles you need to use (abs... of course but you need to feel that in your body, imo), it, too is fun!
Note that I originally missed adding an exercise for March 28th, which has another double: The crab. I've now added it to the post above. It is a very challenging one, so maybe I left it off subconsciously 🙃
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