Core Pilates Albany, Albany, NY Videos
Videos by Core Pilates Albany in Albany. A Pilates studio specializing in teaching Classical Pilates.
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Day 26: It’s the last Friday of #MarchMATness! We’re giving your legs a rest and concentrating on your powerhouse today. Stretch out your waistline and hips with two exercises that go hand-in-hand, The Mermaid and Side Bends! Both exercises concentrate on developing strength in the arms, shoulders, hips, and waistline, while increasing stability in your core. These moves are great practice for centering the breath, as well as loosening up any stiffness you’re feeling in the waistline. Part 1: The Mermaid
Day 24: We’re targeting all muscle groups today with The Leg Pull Front and The Leg Pull Back - two isometric exercises that are known for working the glutes and hamstrings, while stabilizing the powerhouse. Similar to the shoulder bridge, you will be able to hold these plank positions for longer periods of time as your muscles get stronger. Part 1: The Leg Pull Front
Day 31: Congratulations! YOU’VE MADE IT TO THE FINAL DAY OF #MarchMATness. To celebrate, we’re finishing this month off with a classic Push Up. This is a great way to test how far your muscles have come! We hope you're feeling stronger after a great month of Pilates workouts! 💪💥
Day 29: Stretch and strengthen your back, knees, and quads with one of our final exercises of #MarchMATness, the Rocking. This exercise requires a strong back and a great amount of abdominal control.
Day 27: The Boomerang: This move is one of the most comprehensive exercises of matwork. It stretches abs while strengthening almost all of the muscles in the body!
Day 28: Get ready for what we call the "Dessert of Matwork," also known as The Seal. This move is designed to massage the spine, work the powerhouse, and improve coordination. In our opinion, it’s one of the best moves to complete when the muscles are feeling sore. Sound off in the comments if you agree! 🔊
Day 25: The perfect move to pair with the exercises we featured yesterday, Kneeling Side Kicks. As you become stronger, the transitions become part of the mat sequence. This exercise concentrates on the waistline and hips with emphasis on balance and coordination. How are your muscles feeling after pairing these moves?
Day 23: Join in as we kick the day off with the Swimming exercise. Performing this move increases endurance while strengthening the muscles in the spine. If this is the first time performing this exercise, be easy on your body! What matters is that you keep showing up for yourself every day in dedication to reach your fitness goals. #KeepPushing!
Day 22: We’re sculpting the core, glutes, and hip muscles with Hip Circles! Hip Circles are one of the best Pilates exercises to test your core strength. Begin by creating circular motions with your legs, using smaller circles for beginners and larger circles for a greater challenge. Keep your hips still as you start to circle the legs. Which move has been your favorite so far? ⬇️
Day 21: Keep it up! We’re almost to the finish line. We’re targeting all muscle groups today with The Teaser - an exercise that does exactly what it says in its title… This move is known for improving coordination and teasing the powerhouse of the body by working different multiple muscle groups at the same time.
Day 20: Today we’re beginning the last of our targeted muscle series, The Side Kick Series. This series works the inner and outer thighs while challenging the powerhouse to keep the torso stable. Stay tuned for a sequence of exercises that focus on increasing the strength and mobility of your hip joints, while improving stability and balance.
Day 19: The Jackknife! This challenging exercise builds strength in your powerhouse and upper arms. Begin by lying flat on your back with your arms extended overhead and your feet raised slightly above the floor. Contract your abs and fold in two, while keeping your arms and legs raised a little off the ground throughout the movement. We know you’re feeling this one… you can thank us later! 😏
Day 18: Happy Thursday! This morning, we’re focusing on our breath with Spine Twists. This breathing exercise is used in Pilates to wring the stale air out of the lungs, while improving range of motion in the upper body.
Day 17: The Shoulder Bridge. This combo move is a pilates staple! It’s known to improve posture, work your abs and glutes, and help stabilize your shoulders. Start with pushing your heels into the floor and tightening your glutes and abdominal muscles as you lift your hips off of the floor. Like all Pilates exercises, you will be able to hold this position longer as your muscles become stronger with time.
Day 14: We’re firing up today with Double Leg Kicks. This fundamental pilates move targets the glutes and legs while stretching the shoulders and mid-back. Take a moment to notice how you’re breathing during this exercise... Focus on inhaling deeply into your belly as you push through to the final rep. You can do this!