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Spine Twist

Spine Twist

by | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise of the week, Video

The Spine Twist makes space in the spine from bottom to top!  Repeat three times, making sure pelvis is rooted and abdominals are as *lifted* as possible.  Watch out for twisting from “the shoulders” or the “hips,” most rotation in our spine is...
Double Leg Kick

Double Leg Kick

by | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise of the week, Video

Practice Double Leg Kick to wake up all the muscles of the upper back, triceps, glutes, inner thighs, hamstrings, and buttucks….the whole back side of the body that tends to be really sleepy. 5 sets. Legs and upper body as far off the floor as possible.  Watch...
Single Leg Kick

Single Leg Kick

by | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise of the week, Video

Practice the single leg kick to wake up the back side of the body, noticing imbalances in the hip from side to side as you *snap kick* the heel to the buttocks. Keep pulling length into your spine with the upper body, watch for straining neck or low back.  Reps:  6...
Twist/Criss Cross

Twist/Criss Cross

by | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise of the week, Video

Twist, otherwise known as Criss-Cross is #5 of the *Stomach Series*  Learn to lengthen and strengthen oblique muscles, keep your spine decompressed, and twist to expel toxins in your body.  Reps: 5-8.
Happy Spring!

Happy Spring!

by | Mar 20, 2014 | Blog

Are you happy? This Spring, let’s focus on the “More From Your Core” part of the slogan! There is a double meaning here. Yes, at TriPilates we focus on core, but how about our heart muscle? Our hearts need exercise and oxygen as much the rest of our...