These warm-up exercises are done at the start of each Pilates Mat or Ball Class to help prepare the body and the mind for the exercise routine to follow.
Pilates Warm-up:
1. Breathing – 5 reps
2. Arm Circles - 3 circles each direction
3. Arm Reaches - 3 each position
4. Cat Stretch - 5 reps
5. Spine Rotation Stretch - 3 reps on each side
6. Hip Release - 3 each direction on each side
7. Imprinting – 3 reps
8. Imprinting Leg Lifts - 3 reps
9. Pelvic Floor Contractions - 5 reps
10. Hip Rolls - 5 reps
11. Side Stretch - 2 reps each side
Go to Pilates Exercises.