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 ...

This core strengthening Pilates routine is designed to not only train our available joint ranges, but to use our muscles to keep joints from moving in the process. We will use a sponge ball in this routine as a prop to help facilitate the movements.

This workout begins in standing with some hig...

This workout showcases many of the classic Pilates mat exercises that target the lower body using nothing but bodyweight, high reps, and high effort in order to hypertrophy and "tone" the legs.  

We will start with a standing warm-up, then move to the floor for several sidelying hip exercises.  ...

The Pilates Magic Circle, or RIng is a very versatile tool, fitting comfortably inside and outside the legs, arms, and trunk. In this class, we will practice several creative variations of traditional Pilates mat exercises to strengthen the inner and outer thigh regions. Many of the positions w...

Enjoy some of the most effective Pilates Core exercises using the Pilates sponge ball (mini ball) for resistance. This workout begins on the floor and progresses to standing exercises using a support to assist with balance. This 60 minute routine is appropriate for all levels, focusing on trun...

Enjoy some of the most effective Pilates Core exercises using the Pilates ring for resistance. This workout begins on the floor and progresses to standing exercises using a support to assist with balance. This 60 minute routine is appropriate for all levels and designed to be a full body approa...

In this core workout, the magic circle and sponge ball are used to strengthen the hip musculature for improved range of motion. These exercises are adapted from the original 34 Pilates Mat exercises.

The Power House was not only a way to describe the abdominal and back muscles, but muscles ...

This is a 30 minute pilates workout to strengthen and stabilize the knee joint. The exercises will focus on the importance of proper knee alignment and knee tracking as well as building strength in all the muscles that support the knees. These include exercises for the lower leg muscles, upper l...

Classic mat Pilates includes many exercises that are designed to improve core strength and trunk stability. In this bodyweight workout, we are focused on the ones that target muscles of the back and hips. Some of the muscles you will work include the erector spinae, glutes, hamstrings, middle a...

These exercises, taken from the classic Pilates Mat sequence, are some of the most effective floorwork routines that target the hips and glutes. The Pilates Ring can provide effective resistance by pushing against it with our extremities. The ball allows for a fulcrum in many exercises to chang...

The hip joint is ball and socket joint that is extremely stable and surrounded by large, powerful muscles that help you stand, sit, walk, and jump. Keeping the hip joint strong is paramount so that we can protect our spine, knees, and feet.

In this workout, we will use a combination of hip fl...

The Pilates ring is center-stage with this workout! We target inner and outer thigh, glutes, abs, and hip flexors with creative exercises and fun modifications! These are incredible core exercises for the trunk and spine, but the ring adds challenge to the legs!

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The original 34 Pilates Mat exercises were designed to strengthen the "Power House", as Joseph Pilates described. The Power House was not only a way to describe the abdominal and back muscles, but muscles that attach to the pelvis, femur, and lower leg. The hip muscles transfer forces directly...

In this workout, fuse flowing isometric resistance challenges of yoga while moving in and out of core strengthening exercises from Pilates. This routine will target muscles that flex, extend, rotate, abduct, and adduct the hip joints. This routine will make you feel more stable and grounded in y...

The Pilates Magic Circle, or RIng is a very versatile tool, fitting comfortably inside and outside the legs, arms, and trunk. This video showcases many variations of the ring used in exercises to strengthen lower body and core muscles. You will see how the ring offers resistance, variety, and u...

Lauren takes you through a 60 minute workout using and elastic band around the upper and lower legs to target muscles that flex, extend, rotate, and abduct the hip joints. Strong hips are essential in any fitness program, as they are weight-bearing in nature to absorb ground forces coming throug...

Lauren will take you through 60 minutes of Pilates targeted exercises to strengthen the hips for improved muscle strength and range of motion. Experience a variety of exercises from standing to supine using the Pilates Ring and sponge ball to stimulate muscles that move the hips. This is a grea...