thanks so much monica! i love these classes! this one is just has helpful as the previous 7, can't wait for 8! love your belly!

Great class but I think that the legs kicks on the second side were forgotten... Easy to do!

Yes, I noticed the second side leg kicks missing, also. This isn't the first Pilates video on this site that has opposing side omissions. These videos need to be proof checked before they are posted online!

Dawn ~ Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I have sent you an email to let you know how we are working on this.

Absolutely Excellent Workout!!! Loved it!

Thank you! Keep your comments coming!:)

Hello Monica,

I have been following this series. they are so helpful.

I do have a question: Am I doing something wrong if still after a few weeks my lower back is 1) is still very flat and won't curve well and 2)my lower back gets tight and sore after going through the exercises? When I do the rolling like a ball exercise while holding my ankles my lower mid back lands like one plank instead of one vertebrae at a time. And I also find that I can't do roll ups and teaser in the morning but can do them at night. Is there anything I can do to help bring more flexibility to this part of my spine? Thank you so much!

You're a great teacher!

Jee Shin
NY, NY

Hi Jeehye:) You are absolutely not doing anything wrong. For some people it takes a year before they can do a Roll Up versus the Roll Back I first introduce. They also need to keep their hands under their knees while Rolling Like a Ball and not on their ankles. I have another class, #391, that specifically targets a stiff back. You might enjoy it! As your Powerhouse becomes stronger and can initiate the movement, as well as your back becoming more limber, you will be able to roll without sounding like a flat tire:) If I could give you a few tips I would say stick to choosing one of the first 4 of this series when you are working out in the morning.

Concentrate on working your PH really hard and be aware of your pelvis when you start the "roll back" motion. If your hip bones are tipped forward towards your feet, you won't have a chance to roll through your lower back. Make sure you are using your lower abdominals to tip those hip bones back with you (so if they were headlights they would shine at the ceiling) so that you can begin a Roll Back or Rolling like a Ball or even Teaser with good articulation. I always can do more in the afternoon as well so that is the time when you can really go for it and enjoy some more movement! Finally, if this becomes a bit repetitive, look for other classes of mine that say Level 1 or 1/2. Maybe try purchasing a Magic Circle to help give your PH something to work against. Hope that helps and thank you so much for your feedback!
Monica

Thank you so much Monica! I will try what you suggested. So helpful! I really appreciate your classes!