In this video, Shoshana reviews Long Stretch. This exercise works the whole body against the compression of the springs. It challenges back and abdominal strength. It also works the shoulder girdle muscles. Springs: 2
Pilates Reformer - Up Stretch
In this video, Shoshana reviews Up Stretch. This exercise is a combination of long stretch, down stretch and elephant. It challenges the lengthening of the spine against the compression of the springs. It is also a spinal mobility exercise. Springs: 2
Pilates Reformer - Tendon Stretch
In this video, Shoshana reviews Tendon Stretch. This exercise stretches the achilles tendon and lower back while strengthening abdominals. Springs: 2
Pilates Reformer - Semi-Circle
In this video, Shoshana reviews Semi- Circle. This exercise stretches and opens the chest and spine through articulation in the first part of the exercise and stretches and opens the hips in the second part. It also strengthens the legs through out the whole exercise. Springs: 2 outside springs
Pilates Reformer - Chest Expansion
In this video Shoshana reviews Chest Expansion. This exercise strengthens the shoulder girdle and upper back back and stretches the chest. It also strengthens the back, abs, inner thighs and hamstrings. Springs: 2