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  • Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 1

    Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 1

    This is an intermediate level exercise that requires considerable shoulder girdle and core strength.

    PLEASE REMEMBER: Listen to your body, move slowly and mindfully and never do anything that doesn’t feel comfortable or right to you. This is an intermediate level exercise.

    DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of a medical professional before beginning any new exercise programme. Jodie Krantz, Free to Move Training and it’s employees and contractors are not liable for any injuries sustained while participating in this exercise programme.

  • Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 2 Pelvic Self-Massage

    Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 2 Pelvic Self-Massage

    Improve core stability and shoulder girdle strength while massaging gluteal muscles and back of the pelvis.

    TIPS: Keep the shoulders low away from your ears. If it strains your wrists try making fists and resting on your knuckles.

    PLEASE REMEMBER: Listen to your body, move slowly and mindfully and never do anything that doesn’t feel comfortable or right to you. This is an intermediate level exercise.

    DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of a medical professional before beginning any new exercise programme. Jodie Krantz, Free to Move Training and it’s employees and contractors are not liable for any injuries sustained while participating in this exercise programme.

  • Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 4: The Uneven Bridge

    Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 4: The Uneven Bridge

    This exercise requires an ability to maintain balance and pelvic stability with the mini-ball in an asymmetric or uneven position under the back of the pelvis.

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  • Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 3 : Hip Flexor Stretch

    Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 3 : Hip Flexor Stretch

    This Pilates exercise combines core stability and balance work with a gentle stretch for the psoas muscle in the front of the hip.

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  • Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 6: Toe Touches

    Pilates Mini-ball Exercise 6: Toe Touches

    This exercise requires you to balance your pelvis on the small unstable surface of the mini-ball with your legs in the ‘table-top’ position.

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