Weekly Exercise Podcast: Series 1 - Mat

Front Lunge

Jeremy — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:14:37 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy demonstrates the Front Lunge, a beginner lunging exercise designed to strengthen the hips, hamstrings, lower legs and spine. Front Lunge also works in aligning the entire body.
NOTE: Front Lunge is the final exercise offered in the Level-I mat series. Join us next week when we begin a new series, Level-I reformer. Throughout this series Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn will provide tips for the proper setup and execution of each reformer exercise.

Front Splits

Jeremy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:50:58 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy demonstrates Front Splits, an intermediate lunging exercise. Front splits help lengthen the body and provide greater balance. Clare provides background on the proper execution of the Front Splits, as well as the proper way to transition to the next exercise. Front Splits transitions directly into Front Lunge.

Push Ups

Jeremy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:36:05 GMT

Push Ups is an advanced Pilates move. Designed to build up the core strength, arm strength, Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy displays the stability it takes to fully do this exercise. Push Ups transitions directly into Front Splits.

Seal

Jeremy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:33:06 GMT

Seal is fun and a great abdominal workout. Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy demonstrates this rolling exercise whereby one must find a way to initiate and control the rolling with the abdominal muscles, while not depending on launching oneself back and forth with momentum. Seal transitions directly into Push Ups.

Mermaid Stretch

Jeremy — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:52:41 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy demonstrates Mermaid Stretch, an exercise designed to stretch out the upper body open the chest. Mermaid Stretch transitions directly into Seal.

Leg Pull Front

Jeremy — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:36:54 GMT

Leg Pull Front - Support is a core strength builder that engages every part of the body. Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy takes the plank and front support of Leg Pull Front a step further. By lifting one leg off the floor, Clare demonstrates the instability that challenges the abdominals and shoulders to keep the trunk and pelvis stable as you move.

Swimming Prep

Jeremy — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:05:24 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy offers guidance for Swimming Prep, a challenging exercise that brings every part of the body into play. Swimming Prep transitions directly into Leg Pull Front.

Teaser I

Jeremy — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:49:39 GMT

Teaser I is a quick trip to flat abs and more importantly, a great core strength builder. Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy shows how Teaser I can challenge both your balance and symmetry. Teaser I transitions into Swimming Prep.

Teaser One Leg

Jeremy — Tue, 20 May 2008 21:49:39 GMT

Teaser One Leg is a quick trip to flat abs and more importantly, a great core strength builder. Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy demonstrates how Teaser One Leg can challenge both your balance and symmetry. Teaser One Leg transitions directly into Teaser I.

Side Kick Series: Inner Thigh Lift and Circles

Jeremy — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:42:26 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy demonstrates the inner thigh lift, an exercise that targets and tones the thighs and abdominals. Clare demonstrates the proper form and cues when performing or teaching this exercise.

Side Kick Series: Passé and Circles

Jeremy — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:41:07 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy demonstrates Passé, which is an excellent challenge for core stability and strength and helps to relieve tight hips. In addition, it provides a great workout for the buttocks. Passé transitions directly into Circles.

SideKick Series: Side to Side and Front to Back

Jeremy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:19:03 GMT

During the Side Kick Series: Side to Side, Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy displays the proper form of the exercise, one that requires strength from the abdominals and hamstrings as they stabilize a lifted pelvis against the movement of a fully extended leg. Side to Side transitions directly into Passé.

Shoulder Bridge Prep Side Kick: Front & Back

Jeremy — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:51:24 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Clare Dunphy shows the Shoulder Bridge Prep Side Kick: Front & Back, an advanced Pilates exercise. It requires a lot of strength from the abdominals and hamstrings as they stabilize a lifted pelvis against the movement of a fully extended leg. Shoulder Bridge transitions directly into Side to Side.

Swan I Neck Roll

Jeremy — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:17:12 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn demonstrates the Swan I Neck Roll, an exercise meant to open the front-body, expand the chest and stretch out the abdominals, hip flexors and quadriceps. Swan also strengthens the abs. This is a wonderful stretch for the front of the body and a great strengthener for the back. Swan transitions directly into Shoulder Bridge Prep.

Saw

Jeremy — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:12:47 GMT

Peak Pilates Master Trainer Colleen Glenn provides proper guidance for Saw, an intricate back and hamstring stretch. Saw transitions directly into Swan I Neck Roll.