Central Core

Shoulder Health! If you play a throwing sport, swim, or want faster better reflexes with proper scapular stability, give these exercises a go! Lay on your stomach with abs engaged, legs active and spine long! Toss tennis ball up and down releasing on the top range and catching before it bounces or drops 1 Perform with arm extended over head... 2 Perform with arm to the side (watching scaption angle) 3 Try it in your sports specific position to increase benefits 4 Alphabet in 3 sizes: small in front of chest, torso size, and full range of motion For video I did both hands at once, but I suggest doing all the Alphabet versions with one arm and then go to the other! The burn is real! Focus on scapular placement! Give it a try! Comment below! #tuesdaymotivation #shoulderrehab #shoulderrecovery #shoulderstability #shoulderhealth #movementismedicine #homeworkouts #exerciseathome #virtualworkout #fitness #healthylifestyle #sportsperformance #athletictraining #trainsmart #fitnessaddict #fitspo #athletictraining #athlete #healthandwellness #injuryprevention #injuryrehab #injuryrecovery #centralcore #inspirationpassionfulfillment

The power of play! As children we explore movement in every which way - twisting, turning, kicking, jumping. And then at some point most adults decide they must stop and that playing is childish. Play has been shown to: release endorphins improve brain functionality... stimulate creativity Studies show that play improves memory and stimulates the growth of the cerebral cortex. So go PLAY!! Comment below how you play and tag those that should join you! This play can be at social distance, with family members, and even from a far! #play #powerofplay #brainhealth #braintraining #mentalhealth #trainsmart #neuroplasticity #painfree #injuryrehab #sportsperformance #athletictraining #brainbasedtraining #brainbasedfitness #neurology #exercisephysiology #fitspo #motivation #mondaymotivation #exercisepsychology #fitnesseducation #zhealth #fitness #healthylifestyle #movementismedicine #healthandwellness #injuryprevention #injuryrehab #injuryrecovery #centralcore #inspirationpassionfulfillment

January 1st always brings about a time of new beginnings. New goals, new promises, new fresh start. All good things, but huge resolutions too often fall by the wayside because they are too much change, too quickly. Instead, how about approaching the new year with Solutions? This month’s new blog article, "Finding Solutions," is about a different approach. A doable approach. And one that will get you where you want to go. Full article: https://mpspost.wordpress.com/2020/12/31/finding-solutions/

As the sun sets on 2020, I hope we do not forget the valuable lessons learned and what is truly important! Putting your and others’ health as a priority. Not treating essential workers as expendable workers. Teachers matter most and not the building they teach in. Appreciate nature and taking care of our planet. Your vote matters. Physical distance doesn't mean social isolation. What have you learned? How have you grown? What accomplishments are you proud of?

I am not one for celebrating my birthday- let alone for a week! But, for Joe, I would do a month! We are on Day 4 of #coreative challenge sharing and learning new creative core exercises on the reformer in celebration of Joseph Pilates’ birthday! It’s not too late to join! Join me and my co-hosts @centralcorepb @jillharrispilates @radhikasbalancedbody ... @atlantisfitnessandpilates and @mycorecrew by sharing #coreative exercises on the reformer! Today is Day 4: Extension prone using a prop. I love using the stability ball to help keep my hips stay happy and my core engaged! I added a little extra at the end for a nice flow! The days to come! Day 5: Lateral Flexion in side lying/side plank Day 6: Rotation in high kneeling Day 7: Flexion on all 4s Shout out to @embrzmusic for the inspiring tunes! #coreative #pilatesinstructor #pilatescommunity #reformer #reformerworkout #pilates #fitfam #fitspo #pilatesreformer #plankchallenge #plank #plankworkout #core #abs #bosu #stabilityball #backextension #centralcore #inspirationpassionfulfillment

Just train today. And then tomorrow. And let your journey unfold.

Celebrating #JosephPilates on his birthday! If he were alive today, he would be 137 years old! Many think #Pilates is new to the stage, but he was far ahead of his time! The Pilates community has grown so much and who the repertoire is capable of helping is endless! We PLANK you!! In order to celebrate this genius, my co-hosts @centralcorepb @jillharrispilates @radhikasbalancedbody ... @atlantisfitnessandpilates and @mycorecrew are sharing #coreative exercises on the reformer! JOIN US Share your modification to the classical repertoire, add a prop, or create something fresh and new! Tag us and add the hashtag so we can learn from one another! Today we plank him! The days to come! Day4: Extension prone using prop Day 5: Lateral Flexion in side lying/side plank Day 6: Rotation in high kneeling Day 7: Flexion on all 4s #coreative #pilatesinstructor #pilatescommunity #reformer #reformerworkout #pilates #fitfam #fitspo #pilatesreformer #plankchallenge #plank #plankworkout #core #abs #bosu #centralcore #inspirationpassionfulfillment

Day 2 #coreative challenge TEASER - one of the most recognizable, most photographed and most popular of the Pilates exercises! It utilizes all of the Pilates principles: Breathing, Centering, Control, Concentration, Precision and Flow! It would not be a full celebration of #josephpilates life without #teasertuesday ... It is not too late to join us with your create core variations! Post your teaser variation with #coreative and tag all the hosts so we can comment and like! Hosts: @centralcorepb @jillharrispilates @radhikasbalancedbody @atlantisfitnessandpilates @mycorecrew #teaser #pilatesteaser #teasertuesday #pilatesgeek #pilates #pilatesforlife #pilatesstrong #pilatesgirl #pilatesinspiration #abworkout #ilovepilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #fitness #health #fitfam #healthylifestyle #healingwithpilates #healthandwellness #fullbodyworkouts #exercisevideos #pilatescommunity #fitnessaddict #fitlife #fitgirl #movementismedicine #centralcore #inspirationpassionfulfillment

Day 1 #coreative challenge HUNDREDS Let’s celebrate Joe’s birthday the way he would want! With sharing core exercises on the reformer and connecting the Pilates community! Share your modification to the classical repertoire, add a prop, or create something fresh and new! Together we can grow, learn and celebrate Joseph Pilates the week of December 7-13! #coreative : You can gain more support for your low back with the feet in the straps and challenge control and stability by ...having the hands in the tower springs. How to participate? Super simple! 1 Follow all hosts and sponsor 2 Use hashtag #coreative 3 Post a Video each day and tag all hosts and sponsor so we can like and comment on your posts! 4 Set Profile to public so we can see your posts Make friends Learn new creative core exercises on your reformer Invite friends to join the fun : Hosts: @centralcorepb @jillharrispilates @radhikasbalancedbody @atlantisfitnessandpilates Sponsor: @mycorecrew

Let’s celebrate Joe’s birthday the way he would want! With sharing core exercises on the reformer and connecting the Pilates community! Share your modification to the classical repertoire, add a prop, or create something fresh and new! Together we can grow, learn and celebrate Joseph Pilates the week of December 7-13! Day 1: Hundreds Day 2: Teaser Day 3: Plank variation... Day 4: Extension prone using prop Day 5: Lateral Flexion in side lying/side plank Day 6: Rotation in high kneeling Day 7: Flexion on all 4s How to participate? Super simple! 1 Follow all hosts and sponsor 2 Use hashtag #coreative 3 Repost this Flyer and tag some friends to join 4 Post a Video each day and tag all hosts and sponsor so we can like and comment on your posts! 5 Set Profile to public so we can see your posts Make friends Learn new creative core exercises on your reformer Hosts: @centralcorepb @jillharrispilates @radhikasbalancedbody l @atlantisfitnessandpilates Sponsor: @mycorecrew #coreative #pilateschallenge #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #joesephpilates #pilates #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesinspiration #pilatesmotivation #pilatesteacher #pilatesworkout #fitfam #core #coreworkout #coreexercises #corestrength #inspirationpassionfulfillment