Exhale, draw navel to spine and lower the right foot towards
the floor, keeping knee bent.
Inhale to return
Repeat on left foot.
Alternate 8 times
Three Dimensional Pilates
Canadian Physical Therapist Alex McKechnie created the
Reebok Core Board in order to add multi directional movement to a wobble board
apparatus. The Core Board rocks, swivels and tilts in all directions. As you move
to one side of the board, the recoil action pushes you back the other way. The
Reebok Core Pilates Program, created by Lisa Wheeler and Elizabeth Larkham,
combines movements from Pilates, Feldenkrais and Gyrotonics with the reactive
properties of the Core Board
Push and Twist
Here’s an interesting “twist” on the Pilates push up
series. Adding rotation will work the obliques, along with the chest, triceps,
back and core.
Assume a push up position
Hold the outside of the core board with each hand
As the arms bend into the push up, rotate the board to the right
Straighten your arms
Repeat, this time rotating to the left
Always check with your doctor before starting a new fitness program. The exercises in this article are challenging! Have a friend or a fitness professional spot you while you perform them.