This three-workout PILATES DVD Back Care Repertoire from Merrithew® is ideal. Whether you suffer from back pain or aim to avoid it. Specifically designed to improve posture and alignment while reducing tension and pain, these routines improve back strength, stability and range of motion. Using only an Exercise Mat, the 94 plus exercises enhance tone and flexibility with an eye toward injury prevention. The simple moves strengthen the abdominals and deep core muscles to improve back health and reduce stress.
Details Merrithew® pilates dvd:
– Workout level: All Levels
– Language Merrithew® Pilates DVD: English
– Required equipment: Exercise Mat
Be kind to your spine: Back pain is one of the most common ailments plaguing adults today. Take back your quality of life by strengthening core muscles around the spine, shoulders and abdomen.
Pain-free posture: The back is the foundation for functional fitness. Everyone can benefit from strengthening the deep support muscles around the spine. This second level Back Care Pilates Series workout continues to build on core stability, spinal alignment and range of mobility, so you can develop pain-free posture.
Standing tall: The Standing Tall workout is ideal for improving posture allowing your client to stand both tall and straight. If lower back pain, neck tension and postural problems are cramping your quality of life, this program can help you.
Merrithew® PILATES DVD Contents
Be kind to your spine:
– 19 exercises
– Workout Time – 27 min
Exercises: Breathing Forward, Breathing Sitting, Flex Elbows – Open Chest, Imprint & Release, Leg Slides, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Spine Twist, Cat Stretch, Hip Rolls, Scapula Isolation, Shoulder Rolls, Arm Raises, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep 1, Shell Stretch, Mermaid.
Pain-free posture:
– 23 exercises
– Workout Time – 29 min
Exercises: Breathing, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Cat Stretch, Hip Rolls, Scapula Isolation, Rib Cage Placement, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Half Roll Back, Spine Twist, Single Leg Stretch Prep, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Side Kicks, Single Leg Extension, Leg Pull Front Prep, Mermaid.
Standing tall:
– 26 exercises
– Workout Time – 38 min
Exercises: Breathing, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Toe Taps, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Cat Stretch, Rib Cage Placement, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke, Shell Stretch, Hundred Modification, Half Roll Back, Spine Twist, Single Leg Stretch Modification, Obliques Modification, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Side Kick, Single Leg Extension, Swan Dive Prep, Swimming Prep, Leg Pull Front Prep, Push Up Prep, Mermaid.
EXTRA’S Merrithew® pilates dvd
– Review the Merrithew®PILATES® Five Basic Principles
– Bonus workout – try the next level
– Work out with music only
– Preview other video titles
– Meet the instructors
– Check out Merrithew™ Equipment
– Learn about instructor training
– Therapeutic Foundation for Merrithew® PILATES Rehabilitation video
Merrithew® PILATES INSTRUCTORS
Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of Merrithew™, Lindsay G. Merrithew, has spent over two decades promoting the benefits of responsible exercise through their brands STOTT PILATES®, ZEN•GA™, Total Barre® and CORE™ Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training™. Working closely with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, they ensure all programming is aligned with current scientific and biomechanical research.