There is a logic to the exercises that belong to the classic Pilates series, which is a bodyweight workout. The addition of small props can add some purposeful resistance to these targeted core exercises.

In the first segment, experience weighted crunches and roll-ups to help you to focus on ...

This seated resistance band workout that is not only joint friendly, but allows you to practice the entire routine from a chair! This workout is designed to strengthen and tone the areas of the back and shoulders. Using a TheraBand, we will be anchoring the band under the body and against the ch...

The hip joint is complex! It moves in many different planes of motion and bears a large amount of our mass. It is influenced by the foot, knee, and torso. Keeping the hip strong and stable is a very important part of healthy aging. In this video, we explore some of the best hip exercises for fl...

If you need a quick boost, this 15-minute bodyweight routine will help you strengthen muscles that cross the hip to perform external rotation, such as the gluteals, piriformis, superior and inferior gemelli, obturators, and abductors to name a few.

These are also muscles that commonly extend t...

This barre class begins with a Pilates warm-up to focus on the trunk and spine. Next, we will head to the barre for some do-able and effective Ballet-inspired hip and thigh work in a slow, controlled manner to incorporate the lower leg and foot. Two Yoga flows are peppered into this class with ...

Lower back pain is very common and complex to treat. The key is to keep surrounding muscles around the pelvis, hips and core strong and regularly practice various joint angles in order to maintain range of motion.

Yoga can be extremely helpful with back care. Using the Yoga strap and the Yoga ...

This workout is designed to strengthen muscles of the upper, middle, and lower back muscles plus the biceps using a TheraBand. Experience sequences that will challenge similar joint actions, designed with a logical progression. This "pulling" strength workout is appropriate for all fitness leve...

This workout targets bigger muscles of the lower body by performing several isolated and integrated leg exercises using bodyweight and dumbbells for resistance. We are targeting the muscles are essential for our overall function, as they are responsible for fighting gravity, supporting our trunk...

Isometrics can be used to activate weak muscles, reduce inflammation, and quickly improve range of motion. In this video, jump start muscles in the lower leg, knee, and hip that are designed to fight gravity and improve overall gait. Experience calf, hamstring, and gluteal work to get a quick e...

It is true that heavy weights can build muscle, but it is often difficult to attempt an isolated joint motion when we are using a lot of load. In this workout, this is exactly what we are trying to do! As we move back and forth from upper body to lower body exercises, joint isolation is the goa...

The stability ball is used as a platform, support, and resistance training tool to strengthen muscles of the chest, abdominal, and triceps in this workout. Using dumbbells and body weight, experience sequences that will challenge similar joint actions, designed with a logical progression. Each ...

Shoulder injuries and dysfunction are common, due to the fact that shoulders are largerly held together with muscles. I have chosen to use only Therabands for this workout. Elastic bands are great for strength training and often used in rehab settings due to the fact that they do not rely on gr...