Creating the Habit
Playlist Created by:
Kristi Cooper |
Apparati Used:
Mat
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Reformer
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Magic Circle
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Foam Roller
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Hand Weights
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Fitness Ball
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Theraband
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Overball
(Most props are optional)
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Day 1
Getting Started! This class will give you a kick start towards creating the habit of Pilates. It is designed to give your body a once over when time or motivation is short. During this challenge this will also be the go to class when you really don't think you can complete a full class due to time. At only 12 minutes, you'll be surprised to see how great you'll feel and how your whole body feels worked out.
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Day 2
This 32 minute class flows through modified versions of exercises to come in the level 2/3 classes. Learn important movement patterns in this class that will be repeated as you progress in your Pilates practice. The beginnings of classic exercises like the Double Leg Stretch, Rollover, Side Bend and Swan Dive are taught in this short class.
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Day 3
This class will look very familiar to yesterdays class... As a matter of fact they were originally taught together in the same hour! This is the same series of exercises you did yesterday but this time they are not modified with the exception of a few that are more advanced than the standard version. So far so good? It's day three already!!
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Day 4
For day four, I summon our dear friend Malcolm Muirhead. This is a great class taught in the style of Michael King Pilates. While offering informative and detailed cues that refine and educate, Malcolm teaches class focusing on fundamental skills required to do this work well. Enjoy the music, the imagery and depth of connection offered in this class by this talented and fun instructor.
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Day 5
You'll love this class! Consider it your reward for making it to day 5 of the challenge. Though it may seem I'm being easy on you, foot work is some of the most important work we can do when it comes to aligning our whole body. Distinguished Instructor Madeline Black takes us through a sophisticated footwork classes using simple tools for assistance. A small tennis ball (pet toy) and a broccoli rubber-band are all you need to enjoy this invigorating and therapeutic class.
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Day 6
Join Meredith for this Mat workout that uses the Magic Circle to challenge your movements and add variety to your practice. Lots of stretches, challenging Abdominal work and great Upper Back exercises. Enjoy!
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Day 7
Re-inspire your self on your 7th day with Master teacher Kathy Corey. Kathy dedicates the class to her teacher and friend; first generation teacher, Kathy Grant who passed away two weeks prior to the filming of this class. Many of the exercises in this class were exercises taught to Kathy Corey by Kathy Grant and aren't frequently seen in most studios. It is an inspired class, one we think you'll enjoy repeatedly as it is loads of fun too! Through Kathy's masterful teaching we all share in a piece of Pilates history.
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Day 8
You're in for a whole lot of fun today! Grab a chair and Let Tracey show you why this is the most popular class on the site. The Booty Barre™ class is a unique fun, high energy class. It fuses legendary fitness techniques from Pilates, Dance, Calisthenics and yoga. You will streamline, firm, tighten and tone your entire body without adding bulk. Creating balance, posture, body awareness, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. The result is a body that looks and moves 10 years younger! This is a level 2/3 class and you are 8 days in to the challenge. Your challenge is to make your form your priority while still having a good time. If you get do all the repetitions that's okay... you may get another chance within the next 21 days to try again! :-)
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Day 9
I know, I know this is a Pilates Challenge not a meditation challenge! That is precisely why I am adding in this guided meditation to our line up. Awareness is the first principle of Pilates (BASI Pilates) so I say we all bring more awareness into our Pilates practice and into our lives beginning with this meditation. Bobbee Kellner brings her years of experience with Pilates, Yoga and Meditation together in this 10 minute guided meditation. Stay for just the 10 minutes or let the video be the beginning of a longer sit. If you are new to meditation and want to know more, stay tuned to watch her discussion with Kristi where they speak about what Meditation is and how it can facilitate a deeper Pilates practice. Oh and either before or after the meditation, go for a walk or dance in the living room to get your heart rate going a bit. You're doing great!
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Day 10
Use the Magic Circle in this Mat workout with Meredith to find your center, perfect your Push Up and strengthen all over. Enjoy the Jack Knife, a lovely Swan variation and some delicious stretches
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Day 11
Amy challenges you with this 30 minute ball class offering you a few new exercises to your ball repertoire. She sets the intention of moving slowly through this class following the Pilates principle of control. Starting with breathing and basic abdominal movements, she moves into hamstring and glut work that will grab your attention with a single leg passe developed pattern and diamond bridging/moving bridges. She progresses into more balance and pelvic stability patterns with 'walking out' giving you time to feel your hip extensors at work. Latissumus stretches are a nice break before the knees on the ball ab work including skier and arabesque. A delicious hip flexor stretch and ball balance conclude this fun ball workout. Enjoy!
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Day 12
Hang in there... You're almost halfway. It's time to focus, go a little deeper. This is a good class to take for the person who is familiar with the basics of the intermediate repertoire but also wants to focus on some of the intricacies of the work.
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Day 13
Now is a good time to recommit to your challenge. I thought it would be good to listen in on some of Gary Calderone's conversation with me about why he thinks the intention of Joseph Pilates work was to be a vehicle for conscious change, health sovereignty and self - reliance. Gary tells us why he believes it was Joseph Pilates’ “hope that people would and could change their way of thinking and their lives to the betterment of humankind by embracing his work.” Your challenge today is to watch Chapter 1 and chapter 2 (at least). To earn extra credit you must play outside for a half hour. Everything counts as long as you're having fun! If it's snowing, well, bundle up and begin plans to visit us at PA this time next year :-)
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Day 14
Today you get to take class from Master Teacher Michael King! Michael starts and finishes standing, working all the things in between that we need to help keep the spine long throughout the day. Michael artfully adds layers to the movement patterns allowing you to find the most beneficial point for you to maintain the integrity of the exercise. This is a class you will take over and over as he provides many options for you to cater the class to your needs on any given day. Enjoy class from this talented Master Teacher!
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Day 15
Half way there ... once you finish this challenge!
Use the Magic circle to tap into your powerhouse right away working with variations that will keep you paying attention to your body. If it weren't for the stretching and the extra attention the glutes also get, we would have called this class "additional abs" class. Enjoy! This class has a stronger emphasis on abdominal work including many rotational patterns to work the obliques
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Day 16
Just when you are starting to feel like you've had enough, I bring in the heavy hitters of Pilates, first with Alycea Ungaro. On August 24th Alycea Ungaro dropped by The Studio to teach us her "latest obsession," resistance on the Mat. "Suspend expectations of what comes next," and you are sure to connect deeper with Alycea's guidance. This class will push you beyond anything you ordinarily would do by yourself and the good news is you are likely to be surprised at what you are capable of when properly coached. We were all sweating in this one! Alycea is tough, precise and unbelievably fun!
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Day 17
At Pilates Anytime, we believe that when you study Pilates, you must also study the history and the legacy of Pilates. Our history is rich and fortunately there are a few people that can still give us a first hand account of the evolution of Pilates and what it was like to work directly with Joe Pilates. Ms. San Miguel is one of those people. Today your challenge is to allow your efforts thus far to integrate while you rest your body and hear a first hand account of working with Mr Pilates himself.
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Lolita San Miguel
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Deliberate Pace
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Level N/A
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Custom min
Lolita San Miguel Pilates | Dec 07, 2010 |
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Day 18
Rebekah considers the Roller and a tennis ball her "best friend" when it comes to keeping her body healthy and ready for action. In this class, Rebekah shares her own personal Foam Roller Workout. Release your connective tissue prior to class or your day to help you move more efficiently. Rebekah explains the correct and safe form to use for numerous stretches with the Roller that can be given to increase flexibility and mobility for clients with stiffness or specific issues. Do the entire class and feel great.
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Day 19
Monica Wilson will help us through Day 19 with this fun class. The concept of opposition and the use of the cue of "in and up" of the powerhouse is explored throughout this class. A short intermediate workout that addresses everything to leave you feeling worked and stretched out and ready for the day.
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Day 20
Kathy Corey makes another appearance in your challenge, this time in a standing class. Kathy incorporates Standing Pilates utilizing exercises from the archives of the original work while offering contemporary movement patterns as well. Kathy is sure to challenge your balance, flow of movement and control in this fun yet important variation on class. This 60 minute class includes 30 minutes of standing work and 30 minutes on the mat. Your Teasers were never this effortless!
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Day 21
Three weeks in folks! Hang in there. I'm throwing in my after holiday workout here because it is just the right amount of time for us today I think...
In just 15 minutes we'll get our heart rates up, work our abs, arms, butt and back. You'll feel revived, worked out and ready to come back the next day to keep up the good habits...
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Day 22
A dancer’s floor barre is nothing new. In fact this technique has been around for decades. Dancers did floor barre as cross training to keep their bodies long, lean, and strong. Cecile Bankston, a former professional dancer has created this class which is a unique combination of a dancer’s floor barre and traditional Pilates mat work resulting in the ultimate workout that will challenge both your mind and body. Get that dancer’s body you have always wanted with this tried and true formula, and experience the class you've been looking for. This class is good for guys too!
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Day 24
Appreciation Day! At day 24 you have come a long way and put your body through a lot. Today is the day we set aside 45 minutes to remind ourselves of the gift we have in our bodies. Your challenge today is to watch Chapter 1 of Conversations with Gil Hedley. Gil has created the word "somanaut" to describe those who explore the inner space of the body, and who discover there the rich terrain of themselves.
One of the central goals of Gil's work is to cultivate appreciation for our bodies and all that is within us, as a means of supporting whole person integration, including his own.
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Day 23
Join Meredith for this energizing and invigorating workout for the whole body. Flowing through all ranges of motion, Meredith focuses on finding new ways to feel the Upper Back extensions.
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Day 25
Finally, I give you my mentor of 14 years Rael Isacowitz. This class is a remixed version of his two hour marathon mat class that he taught for us (worth a watch too!). We took out the most advanced exercises so others could enjoy the brilliance of this master teacher. It is STILL 75 minutes long so prepare yourself mentally for that before you start. Rael will do the rest.
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Day 26
Variety is the spice of life, or one of them anyway! Amy's Magic Circle class brings a few concepts and exercises in from the Wunda Chair playing with the idea of the circle being the pedal. Of course you'll see a few traditional exercises, but this class has a lot of variety and new challenges. Starting with standing work to warm up the shoulders and hips, Amy then brings you to the Mat for Pelvic Curls, Roll-Up, Climb A Tree, Teasers, Swan, Kneeling Arabesque and Thigh Stretch to name a few. The end of the class Amy brings you back up to standing for some balance work. Even teachers lose their balance sometimes! Enjoy this fun, detailed and creative class!
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Day 27
Rounding out your challenge with a super fun Rhythm Pilates class with Lisa Hubbard. You don't have to be a dancer to enjoy this intermediate workout. Lisa puts the movements to great music in a sequence much like a dance routine. Learn the sequence in the breakdown class (Class ID #430). This class will make you feel like your on stage even while your abs are burning.
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Day 28
Have some fun doing your Reformer work on the Mat. Class starts with Foot Work Standing to heat you up and include some balance work. Before heading to the mat, focus on the shoulders (strengthening and stretching) then enjoy hip work, the Short Box Series, Stomach Massage with the band and much more!
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Day 29
Tracey utilizes the overball (or one from "toys R us") in this level 2 class. She offers creative and effective variations while establishing a well balanced, fluid workout. Set a mat down in class and see why Tracey is considered an expert in the fitness industry and the three instructors in class felt it was "the perfect class for them."
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Day 30
You're going to make it and I say you should have a good time when you do! Celebrate all that you know about Pilates and enjoy this variation on tradition with The next Pilates Anytime Instructor competition winner Zayna Gold. I'd also recommend following Zayna's class with Bobbee's meditation again. Allow yourself a moment to appreciate your commitment to yourself and your abilities. Now that you have created the habit, you can let Pilates seep into your life everyday. Well done!
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Reformer Alternative 1
If your wanting a change in apparatus, substitute Ed Botha's solid BASI Pilates class into your routine. His reminders of the important components of each exercise is a great way to hone your skills. Besides that, Just listening to his South African accent is enough to keep you going.
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Reformer Alternative 2
For your next dose of Reformer I suggest you learn from the creative and precise Leah Stewart. Leah has a way of pushing you in the most unsuspecting kind of way. You'll want to be better at your work when you see and feel how much Leah invests herself in the class and how skillfully she delivers the information.
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Reformer Alternative 3
In this moderately paced Reformer class, Amy assumes you have a working knowledge of Intermediate Reformer exercises. With her eclectic background, she chooses some classical pieces both from the original list, but also includes some Fletcher repertoire as well.
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Reformer Alternative 4
Join Meredith for this Intermediate BASI Flow Reformer workout following the block system, featuring Long Spine, Short Spine, Knee Stretch Series and Mermaid.
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