Exercises Resources

While most people don't have access to Pilates apparatus at their homes, they can utilize it at any Classical Pilates studio. The Pilates Mat exercises can be performed in a studio, at hom...

All students, regardless of their strength or flexibility, start with the Beginner System. Joseph Pilates didn't have a Beginner System, but he did teach specific exercises as the foundation. ...

The Teaser is a Classical Pilates exercise. Similar to the calisthenic V-ups or "Frankies." The Teaser is performed after the Sidekick Series. This exercise challenges balance and core sta...

The Hundred is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Hundred is the first exercise in the Pilates Mat order followed by the Roll Up. This is the exercise everyone thinks about when hearing th...

The Roll Up is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Roll Up is the second exercise in the Pilates Mat order. Breathwork plays is an important part in performing this exercise. Begin by ly...

One Leg Circles is a Classical Pilates exercise. One Leg Circles is performed before Rolling Like a Ball. It is a great hamstring stretch to warm up the hip joint and challenge pelvic stabili...

Rolling like a Ball is a Classical Pilates exercise. Rolling Like a Ball follows One Leg Circles and precedes the Ab Series of Five. The rhythmic rolling gives the spine a much needed ma...

The Single Leg Stretch is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Single Leg Stretch is the first exercise in the Ab Series of Five. Breathwork plays an important part in performing this exercise. ...

The Double Leg Stretch is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Double Leg Stretch follows the Single Leg Stretch in the Ab Series of Five. Breathwork plays an important part in performing thi...

Scissors is a Classical Pilates exercise. It is the third exercise in the Ab Series of Five, following the Double Leg Stretch. It is a great hamstring stretch. Begin by lying on the Mat, ...

The Saw is a Classical Pilates exercise. The Saw is performed after The Corkscrew. This is a great exercise for stretching your spine and pelvic stability. The Saw is similar to the Spine St...

The Swan is a Classical Pilates exercise, similar to the yoga 'Cobra' pose. It is performed after The Saw in the Pilates Mat order. This is a great exercise for stretching your spine. ...