Julie Erickson of Endurance Pilates and Yoga may well be a pro, but she’s no workout purist. Although she’s been a Pilates instructor for many several years, she’s nevertheless a big believer in the energy of cross-instruction. With 11 marathons and one ultramarathon under her belt, Julie shared 5 Pilates moves that aid maintain runners injury-totally free and in tip-top condition.
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Indulged far too much? Get again on observe with a work out that doubles as detox. Julie Erickson, founder of Stamina Pilates and Yoga, developed this work out to help. “At times we get rid of sight of our bodily bodies in excess of the vacations while we partake in the abundance of food items and beverage selections,” mentioned Julie. “Yoga and Pilates maintain us accountable and provide our target appropriate back into our bodily selves.”
Julie advised the next 10-minute work out to enhance fat burning capacity and “transfer the remnants of our ‘less healthful choices’ out of the physique a tiny a lot more speedily.” Keep reading to learn how to do the work out, and get the printable version listed here!
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Pilates is one of the best workouts for whipping the abs into shape. And if you have 10 minutes to spare, we can help you take care of your tummy with this workout from celeb trainer Juliet Kaska. Best of all, no props are needed! Press play, pull your navel to your spine, and get ready to work your midsection.
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Pilates is one of the best workouts for whipping the abs into shape. And if you have 10 minutes to spare, we can help you take care of your tummy with this workout from celeb trainer Juliet Kaska. Best of all, no props are needed! Press play, pull your navel to your spine, and get ready to work your midsection.
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Have you guys heard about Pilates Platinum? This hot new studio, a favorite haunt for drool-worthy celebs including Alessandra Ambrosio and Marcia Cross, uses the same principles as traditional Pilates but adds extra resistance and repetitions to give you a hardcore fat-burning, body-toning workout. Unfortunately, not all of us have a ZIP code of 90210. (Or anything Los Angeles-related. You get the point.) Thankfully, Pilates Platinum owner Healther Dorak shared three moves you can do at home or in the gym. “Each of these three moves targets and challenges several different muscle groups at once so you get more bang for your buck,” says Dorak. “Do this routine three times a week, and you’ll start to strengthen and tone your abs, legs, glutes, and arms.”
Super Bungee
Start on hands and knees with hands directly below shoulders. Place a four-pound hand weight at the back of one knee. Bend same leg to hold the weight in place, and lift the knee up to hip level, heel reaching high to the ceiling. Simultaneously, reach the opposite arm straight out in front of you. Press the knee up toward the ceiling about two inches, keeping the weight still and foot flexed. Count to 10. Hold knee still, two inches above hip, for about 10 seconds. Do five reps, switch legs, and repeat.
Get the other two moves after the break!
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In case you haven’t noticed, starlet Miley Cyrus has been flaunting a seriously toned tummy lately. Turns out, the multitalented artist is a huge fan of Mari Winsor Pilates – she can be seen leaving the fitness guru’s class multiple times a week. We caught up with Winsor to get the scoop on how to tone like Miley – at home!
Miley’s body is looking incredible lately, and she’s a huge fan of Pilates. How did she start training with you?
Her mother had done Winsor Pilates, and when Miley wanted to do Pilates, her mom recommended me. Her results are due to her commitment, hard work, and everyday workouts. I believe what attracts all stars to Pilates is that it’s safe, effective, and the results are very fast when done correctly.
Tell us a little bit about your Lower Body Pilates DVD.
The workout in my new Lower Body Pilates DVD encompasses what I refer to as the “rear view.” Oftentimes, when we look at ourselves in the mirror, we look at ourselves from the front, from the side, but rarely do we look at what is behind us. This is a view that is most commonly seen by everyone else, so my thought was to make a workout encompassing everything my clients have ever requested from the waist down: the hips, the glutes, the butt, the inner and outer thighs.
Is there a routine or move that Miley is particularly a fan of in the Lower Body Pilates DVD?
Miley is a fan of all Pilates exercises, in particular those that sculpt the abs. The great thing about all the routines is that your abs are engaged, even though you’re focusing on your hips, thighs, and glutes. As a bonus, there is a 10-minute abs workout bonus included in the DVD.
We have to ask: how did you get her those amazing abs? Is there a move or two you could share?
In Pilates, every exercise that you do is focused on your abs, or as we call it in Pilates, your powerhouse. The 100, the double leg stretch, and the criss-cross are all crucial to sculpting your abs.
Learn how to do these Pilates basics after the break.
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