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Control, breath, alignment and quality of movement.
Matwork Criss Cross targets your obliques through controlled spinal twists. You lie on your back, hands behind head, and alternate elbow to opposite knee. This exercise builds rotational strength while stabilising your core. Practice it in small group classes at Pilates Academy Arjan.
Learn the correct form for Cadillac roll-down with springs to improve spinal mobility. This exercise uses the full apparatus at Pilates Academy Arjan for controlled articulation. Follow these steps to maintain alignment in small group classes.
Breath coordination during Reformer transitions helps you maintain control in group classes at Pilates Academy Arjan. Inhale to prepare and exhale to stabilise as you move between exercises. This practice supports steady rhythm for the five-person classes on full apparatus.
The Wunda Chair Teaser builds seated balance through core engagement. You learn cues to stabilise your torso while lifting legs. Instructors at Pilates Academy Arjan explain the anatomy to refine your form in small classes.
Matwork Side Kicks improve leg alignment and balance in Pilates group classes. You learn precise form to keep hips stable and engage the core. Instructors at Pilates Academy Arjan explain the anatomy during capped sessions. Practice helps you maintain control in small groups.
The Reformer Elephant exercise builds core power through precise foot placement and controlled progression. You position your hands on the footbar and hinge forward while keeping your hips lifted. Instructors at Pilates Academy Arjan guide you through stages that increase challenge while maintaining form.
Fuse Ladder Swan Prep strengthens your back extensors with controlled extension on the Fuse Ladder Barrel at Pilates Academy Arjan. You maintain precise form by engaging your core and aligning your spine. This exercise supports upright posture in daily activities. Practice it in small classes capped at five people.
In the Chair Push-Down Series, you extend your legs while pressing down on the pedal. Shoulder stability prevents compensatory movements that reduce effectiveness. This article details cues to keep your shoulders secure throughout the sequence at Pilates Academy Arjan.
The mat roll back maintains abdominal curvature through precise form. You engage your core to articulate the spine while keeping the lower back curved. This exercise builds control in small classes at Pilates Academy Arjan. Practice it to improve your posture and movement quality.
The Cadillac breathing drill teaches diaphragmatic expansion to prepare your body for Pilates movement. You lie on the mat under the frame and focus on lateral rib cage expansion with each breath. This drill builds awareness of breath support before exercises like the Hundred on Cadillac. It suits classes capped at five people.
