Pilates 101
Start at the beginning. This list is made for building your Pilates foundation.
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Table Top
This basic pre-Pilates exercise seems simple enough. But you’re working on keeping your core stable while properly hinging at your hip joint. Learning to do this well is key to shifting your back pain.
Abs plus Marching
You’re ready for the next level! Learn to perfect your ab curl and keep that core stable while practicing that hip hinge from Table Top. This is one that beginners and advanced students can always revisit.
Bridging
You’ll here me say it 1,000 times: “Stand on your legs, NOT your back.” And this is where you start to learn to let your legs, not your lower back do the heavy lifting.
Bird Dog
A classic core stability exercise. This is a go-to for physical therapists and Pilates teachers for building deep core balance and strength. This means it’s your go-to for back pain solutions.
Wall Push Ups
Form will lead to improved function in the case of your shoulder girdle. Instead of starting push ups with a lot of body weight, you get to practice form and build strength at the wall.