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The Science of Aging Well: Strengthening Hips and Balance for Vitality

The Science of Aging Well: Strengthening Hips and Balance for Vitality

Use this 20 minute routine to challenge and improve your leg strength and balance. In this routine you'll use standing and balance exercises focusing on hip mobility and strength. Targeting key muscles like hamstrings, gluteals, and quads for enhanced stability and flexibility. Use a chair or counter for the standing work, knee padding when needed, and a dumbbell weight at your level of strength.

Nicole WatkinsMay 7, 2024pilates, restorative, postnatal pilates, alignment, low back pain, legs, hips, core strength, hip stretches, hip mobility, pelvic floor stretches, pelvic floor

Hip Workout for Healthy Aging

Hip Workout for Healthy Aging

Practice aging gracefully and building confidence with this kneeling balance workout that focuses on hip range of motion and strength.

Nicole WatkinsMarch 4, 2024pilates, restorative, postnatal pilates, alignment, low back pain, legs, hips, core strength, hip stretches, hip mobility, pelvic floor stretches, pelvic floor

Daily Hip Mobility to Boost Pelvic Floor Health

Daily Hip Mobility to Boost Pelvic Floor Health

Daily hip stretches for balanced hips and pelvic floor. Great for beginners and post-partum.

Nicole WatkinsFebruary 5, 2024pilates, restorative, postnatal pilates, alignment, low back pain, legs, hips, core strength, hip stretches, hip mobility, pelvic floor stretches, pelvic floor

Revitalize Your Core: Pilates with a bit of Foam Roller Magic

Revitalize Your Core: Pilates with a bit of Foam Roller Magic

Reconnect and build core strength in under 10 minutes using your foam roller.

Nicole WatkinsJanuary 8, 2024pilates, restorative, foam roller, postnatal pilates, alignment, low back pain, core, core length, legs, hips, core strength