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| Name: Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast
Language: English
Category: Health / Fitness and Nutrition
Pilates on Fifth Video Podcast offers 2-3 minute weekly online Pilates training videos as well as longer workouts which provide tips anyone can use to get the most out of Pilates exercises. For fitness enthusiasts and infrequent exercisers alike, the Pilates instruction teaches how to perform Pilates exercises with proper technique and form to achieve greater core strength, flatter abdominals and greater muscle tone. You will lose weight, improve your posture and have fun! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more information.
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Side Lying Bicycle is a mat version of an original Pilates exercise usually conducted with springs on the Cadillac. Balancing on the side strengthens the core and the fluid controlled movement of the legs tones all the muscles around the legs and increases flexibility. You’ll be ready for those summer skirts in no time! Visit [...]
[ Tue, 06 May 2008 21:19:01 +0000 ]
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Leg Pull Prep is an easier version of the original Pilates exercise Leg Pull that not only prepares the arms and the shoulder joint to support the weight of the torso but also strengthens the hip extensors. Focusing on keeping the pelvis neutral and pressing into the legs and arms to lift the pelvis [...]
[ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:26:13 +0000 ]
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Leg Pull Front is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the core and the shoulder girdle stabilizers. Alternating lifting the legs challenges the stability of the torso and targets the deep muscles of the abdomen and spine. Supporting the torso’s weight on the arms tones them and increases arm strength too! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com [...]
[ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:27:50 +0000 ]
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Neck Pull #1 is an easier version of the original Pilates exercise Neck Pull which helps build strength and increase spinal flexibility. By focusing on keeping the abdominal muscles pulled in flat throughout the exercise, the lower back is always protected AND the abdominal muscles are being strengthened in their flattest position! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for [...]
[ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:19:41 +0000 ]
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The One Leg Circle is an original Pilates exercise that challenges stability of the pelvis in neutral to strengthen the core and flatten the abdominal muscles. Pay attention to the modifications we mention so that you can choose to bend one or both knees as necessary to make sure you get the most out [...]
[ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:43:40 +0000 ]
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The Superman is a variation on original Pilates exercises that strengthens the muscles of the upper back and improves posture. Be sure to keep the shoulders down, especially when the arms reach forward, in order to keep tension out of the neck and shoulders. The Superman strenghtens the core, flattens the abdominal muscles [...]
[ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:53:33 +0000 ]
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Short Plank is derived from original Pilates exercises in order to teach proper abdominal and torso support in the push up position. This exercise will strengthen your core, strengthen your shoulder girdle stabilizers and target the deep muscles of the abdomen and spine to protect your lower back. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:24:48 +0000 ]
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The Hip Twist is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominals and the core. By focusing on a modest range of motion to start and the correct use of the abdominal muscles, your abs will get stronger and flatter AND you will protect your lower back. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:15:33 +0000 ]
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The Double Leg Kick is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the muscles of the back and increases flexibility of the spine. As this exercise involves a lot of spinal extension, it is important to keep your abdominal muscles engaged and progress through this exercise according to your own ability. Your posture will improve [...]
[ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:20:11 +0000 ]
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The Teaser is a very challenging original Pilates exercise that involves abdominal strength, core strength, balance and coordination! To make learning the Teasers easier, this Teaser #1 starts with the legs in the air, roll up to Teaser position using abdominal strength, balance at the top and roll down with control. The Teaser [...]
[ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:44:46 +0000 ]
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The Side Leg Lift Series strengthens the core and tones the muscles of the legs. Your waist will get flatter as you pull your abdominals in to stabilize your body against the movement of the legs. Your leg and butt muscles will tone up nicely so you will look better in your jeans! Visit [...]
[ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:58:54 +0000 ]
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Swimming is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the muscles of the back and strengthens the core. By focusing on pulling in the abdominals (even though you’re lying on them!) you’ll not only flatten the abs but also protect the lower back. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:46:26 +0000 ]
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The Half Curl is a variation of a classical Pilates exercises that help teach how to use the abdominal muscles properly when curling off the mat from a reclined position. The effect is flatter abdominal muscles, a stronger core and a lower back that will always be protected by your strong abdominal muscles. [...]
[ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:54:56 +0000 ]
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Core Strength, Core Stability, Powerhouse, etc. What does all of this mean? This podcast will describe which muscles and structures comprise the core so you’ll never wonder what is meant by “the core” again! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:39:58 +0000 ]
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The Prone Leg Lifts are variations of the classical Pilates exercise the Swan Dive. This exercise tones and strengthens the back of the legs (hamstrings and glutes) and improves hip extension — both necessary components of a good Swan Dive! Remember to keep your abdominal muscles pulled in to protect the lower [...]
[ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:13:36 +0000 ]
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The Develope is a variation of the original Pilates exercises in the side-lying series. This exercise tones the muscles of the legs and increases flexibility while improving core strength as well. Focus on proper form and the fluidity of the movement instead of the height of the leg and you will find this [...]
[ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:39:23 +0000 ]
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All practioners of Pilates are familiar with the original Pilates exercise “the Teaser!” These “mini-teasers” are precursors to the full Teaser to teach you how to do it right. By learning proper form, you will learn to strengthen and tone your abdominals without straining your lower back. Please remember that everyone’s back [...]
[ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:10:36 +0000 ]
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The Heel Squeeze is derived from the principles of classical Pilates exercises. It teaches how to engage the gluteus maximus muscles WITHOUT engaging the lower back muscles. We demonstrate this exercise both with and without a small ball, but the ball is definitely not necessary to reap all the benefits. Focus [...]
[ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:00:53 +0000 ]
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The Seal is an original Pilates exercise that increases core strength and balance while delivering a fun exercise! The goal of clapping the feet like a seal claps its flippers is to stabilize the torso against the movement of the legs AND increase the time your suspended on each side of the movement by just [...]
[ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:38:10 +0000 ]
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The Scissors is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominal muscles and increases hamstring flexibility. If your hamstrings are tight initially, decrease the range of motion so that you can keep your knee straight, otherwise your hamstring flexibility won’t increase as quickly. The Scissors will deliver flatter abs and lean sculpted legs! [...]
[ Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:24:59 +0000 ]
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The Shoulder Bridge is an original Pilates exercise that builds core strength and strengthens the hamstrings and glutes. Keep your abdominal muscles contracted throughout the exercise to support the lumbar spine. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:30:37 +0000 ]
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The Double Leg Stretch is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens your abdominal muscles and your core. Reaching your arms and legs away from your torso challenges your core strength! To increase the core challenge, don’t let your head and shoulders drop as your arms and legs reach away and pull in your [...]
[ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:11:42 +0000 ]
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The Side Leg Lift Series is part of the classical Pilates repertoire and the Circles strengthen the core, flatten the abdominal muscles and tone the inner and outer thighs. If you feel strain in your lower back, bring your legs slightly forward of your body, but for a real challenge, maintain a perfectly straight [...]
[ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:52:54 +0000 ]
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The One Leg Kick is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the hamstrings and glutes. You’ll tone the back of the legs and firm your butt while increasing your abdominal strength as you hold your abs off the floor! If you have tight quads, only bend your knee as far as is comfortable or feel [...]
[ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:05:01 +0000 ]
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The Obliques exercise is a classical Pilates exercise which targets the abdominal muscles to flatten the stomach and strengthen the core. Keeping the elbows wide helps keep the shoulders down and increases the rotation in the trunk – which helps shrink your waist! Be sure to stretch your legs fully each time and [...]
[ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:47:11 +0000 ]
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Swan Dive Graceful Rocks is a variation on the original Pilates exercise “Swan Dive.” It strengthens the gluteus muscles (so your butt will get firmer!) and increases flexibility of the spine. Keeping your abdominal muscles engaged throughout will increase core strength AND protect the lower back. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Click [...]
[ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:53:45 +0000 ]
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The Single Leg Stretch is a classical Pilates exercise for strengthening and toning the abdominal muscles. For increased abdominal challenge, stop the knee at 90 degrees of hip flexion instead of hugging the knee into the chest. Actively stretch through the legs, flatten the abs and keep the shoulders down with each movement [...]
[ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:27:33 +0000 ]
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Pilates exercises involve strengthening the core and flattening the abs….so why are your instructors always talking about the pelvis? This week’s podcast explains the importance of pelvic placement and how it relates to the lower back and the muscles around the hip joint. Just becoming aware of your pelvic placement as you drive [...]
[ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:30:07 +0000 ]
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Open Leg Rocker is a classical Pilates exercise that strengthens the core and improves balance. If you can’t do this at first, bend the knees slightly throughout, or just bend when you roll back and straighten as you return. Don’t give up! Long-legged individuals will find this exercise more of a challenge [...]
[ Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:50:24 +0000 ]
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Hip Rolls with Heel Lift is a variation on original Pilates exercises. It helps strengthen the glutes and hamstrings and helps teach spinal articulation. Hip Rolls with Heel Lift is a great preparation for the classical Pilates exercise “Shoulder Bridge.” And for all of you ladies interested in toning your backside, enjoy! [...]
[ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:40:20 +0000 ]
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The Breast Stroke is a classical Pilates exercise that increases the flexibility and strength of the upper spine. Keep your bottom rib on the mat to encourage the upper spine to extend and not the low back! When lying on your stomach, make sure you keep your abdominals engaged and the bones of your pelvis [...]
[ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:06:14 +0000 ]
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The Saw is a classical Pilates exercise that increases the flexibility and strength of the core. Be careful not to turn this into a hamstring stretch! The goal of the exercise is to use the abdominal muscles to rotate the spine, then flex the spine over the leg scooping out the abdominals. [...]
[ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:51:02 +0000 ]
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The Open Leg Rocker Balance is a variation on the classical Pilates exercise Open Leg Rocker. This exercise strengthens the abdominal muscles, increases core strength and improves balance so that Open Leg Rocker can be performed better. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:58:15 +0000 ]
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Spine Stretch Forward is an original Pilates exercise that increases the flexibility of the spine and tones the abdominal muscles. The key to performing this exercise correctly is to focus on flexing the spine evenly and NOT on stretching the hamstrings, though you may feel a slight stretch in the hamstrings. Start with [...]
[ Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:14:55 +0000 ]
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This exercise is a variation of classical Pilates exercises and helps fluid the strength necessary to do more advanced exercises like Hip Twist and Teaser. Remember to keep your belly button pulled to your spine and you will build more core strength and shrink your waist! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:13:44 +0000 ]
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The Half Roll Down is a variation on classical Pilates exercises and can be a great aid in learning to do more challenging exercises like the Roll Up and Teaser. The Half Roll Down challenges you to keep your abdominal muscles pulled in and flat and adding a lift of the arms makes it even [...]
[ Tue, 04 Sep 2007 17:00:59 +0000 ]
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Want flatter abs in just ten minutes a day? Do this 10 minute abdominal workout, which contains classical Pilates exercises and some new variations, and you will be on your way to toned, tight abdominals. Suitable for beginners and advanced Pilates people alike! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:44:44 +0000 ]
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Side Bend is a classical Pilates exercise that strengthens the core and increases flexibility of the spine. The arms and shoulder girdle get stronger too! Use the inner thigh muscles and the glutes to help stabilize the upper body, and to help with form and balance, imagine performing this exercise between two panes [...]
[ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:23:56 +0000 ]
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Side Plank targets the abdominal muscles and the shoulder girdle stabilizers intensely! This exercise is a variation of classical Pilates exercises and is great for sculpting a tiny waist and developing strong shoulders. Five to ten repetitions each side is recommended, but don’t be discouraged if you can only start with a few! [...]
[ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:42:11 +0000 ]
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Want to look better in your jeans? Then do the Butt Burner exercises to lift your glutes to new heights and tone the back of your legs. Classical Pilates exercises can tone your backside too, but these variations on the classics will give you a targeted butt workout to enhance any workout! Visit [...]
[ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:52:34 +0000 ]
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Toe Taps are a great addition to original Pilates exercises because the exercise helps practitioners learn to keep their abs flat and stabilize their low backs against the weight of the legs. You will get stronger quickly and safely – and your abs will be flatter too! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:57:40 +0000 ]
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Want more arm work in Pilates? Then try this arm sculpting workout using a stretch band. This workout targets every major muscle group in the arms while constantly maintaining optimal alignment and flat abs. Just 10 minutes and you’re on your way! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:15:59 +0000 ]
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Get more out of your Pilates, yoga or any fitness regime by learning more about the abdominal muscles and how they work to support your lower back and mobilize the spine. This week’s tip explains the four layers of the abdominals and how one can use this information to work out smarter, not harder! [...]
[ Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:11:18 +0000 ]
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Plank with Leg Lifts is a Pilates exercise which increases core strength AND builds a strong foundation for proper push ups! By alternating lifting and lowering your legs, you will develop core stability and balance as well as beautifully sculpted arms. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:18:14 +0000 ]
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Rolling Like a Ball is an original Pilates exercise which requires core strength to move your body smoothly, like a ball rolling back and forth. Starting and stopping like this with ab strength also develops control and balance. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:35:46 +0000 ]
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The Spine Twist is an original Pilates exercise which focuses on pure rotation of the spine using the obliques. This exercise will help shrink your waistline and increase range of motion of the spine to help your golf swing, tennis game – or just regular life activities! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:32:55 +0000 ]
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The Banana is a challenging Pilates exercises which targets the obliques as you lift your head and shoulders off the floor. The Banana also recruits multiple muscle groups – namely inner thigh muscles and glutes – to help stabilize and balance! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.
[ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:34:48 +0000 ]
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The Long Plank Series strengthens your core and makes your push ups better! This is an important exercise for developing the ab strength needed to protect the lower back in all exercises, especially those that can strain the back if not careful. Adding leg lifts further challenges core strength, so be careful not [...]
[ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:47:37 +0000 ]
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For a great Pilates Mat workout in just 30 minutes, try this workout which will tone your abdominals, strengthen your core and increase the flexibility of your spine. Beginners will find this workout a friendly one to start with while advanced practitioners can listen to the cueing to learn ways to make the exercises [...]
[ Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:10:29 +0000 ]
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Side Lying Scissors is a core strengthening exercise that challenges abdominal strength and balance. By increasing the range of motion of the legs reaching forward and back, you can challenge your abdominals more. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com to learn more about Pilates.
[ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:41:45 +0000 ]
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The Roll Up is an original Pilates exercise which targets the abdominals by using ab strength to curl the spine smoothly off the mat to sitting and then smoothly rolling back down. Using abdominal strength and core strength and not momentum is the challenge here! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com to learn more about Pilates.
[ Tue, 29 May 2007 15:35:58 +0000 ]
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Half Swan improves your postures and prepares the body for the original Pilates exercise “Swan Dive” by targeting the upper back muscles. This exercise will also open the front of your shoulders and help take tension out of the neck and shoulders. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com to learn more about Pilates.
[ Tue, 22 May 2007 15:31:03 +0000 ]
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The Hundred is an original Pilates exercise which flattens your abs and strengthens your core. The goal is to keep your stomach as flat as possible by contracting your abdominal muscles while holding your head, shoulders and legs off the floor. The Hundred gets its name from the 100 counts you hold the [...]
[ Tue, 15 May 2007 15:18:55 +0000 ]
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