Tutorials
Join me as we go over tutorials for commonly used exercises in the KM Method Mat classes. Then, we discuss the details of your alignment and intention with these brief yet specific videos on biomechanics, functional movement, and how to get the most of your mat pilates workout.
KM TIP-This is your Mat Pilates 101. Highlight this page, and I highly recommend watching each tutorial and coming back to them monthly to reassess your form and progress.
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Correct Placement for Foam Roller
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Review the proper placement of the foam roller in different positions.
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1 itemSide Bridge
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An excellent exercise for strengthening your lateral and anterior oblique system but a love/hate exercise for most (myself included until I got the form correct). I will walk you through the difference between side bridge and side plank (a big difference) and critical things to watch for during t...
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1 itemQuadruped
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A 101 on quadruped position and proper spinal alignment.
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1 itemSide Lying
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A tutorial on the proper side-lying form is one of my favourite ways to strengthen the lateral line and create balance in the body. This position almost seems too straightforward but is easy to cheat. This is a must-watch if you feel glute work in your IT band, quad or lower back to find proper a...
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1 itemProne
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A tutorial on the proper form when working on your stomach and how to avoid exercises going into your lower back or causing strain/ feelings of uncomfortableness.
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1 itemShoulder Bridge
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A tutorial on the proper form for shoulder bridge and how to recruit your lower body muscles and not over-extend through your upper back, which may eventually lead to back pain.
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1 itemImprinted Spine
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A quick explanation of the difference between an imprinted spine and a neutral spine and what exercises an imprinted spine is appropriate for.
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2 itemsNeutral Spine
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A quick explanation of why we work in neutral spine in Contemporary Pilates and find a neutral spine in different body positions.
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Correct Placement for Stability Ball
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Review the proper placement of the stability ball in different positions.
