I recently took a workshop with Linda Farrell on incorporating this little toning gem- a "mini" version of the large inflated balance ball you all may be familiar with- into my classes (and workouts). It looks relatively harmless, but I assure after one hour with the mini ball you'll understand why its my new favorite toy. It's a great way to rev up classic Pilates mat exercises. There are so many ways to use it...
Squeeze it: - between the inner thighs - between the shins - between the palms
OR
Roll it/Balance on it: - underneath the feet - underneath the palms - behind the lower back - underneath the side waist - underneath the pelvis/hips
AND WHEN YOU ARE DONE...
Take a nap on it: - underneath the head and neck ;)
I am a certified Pilates Instructor living in NYC. I discovered Pilates while studying for my Bachelors Degree in Musical Theater at Webster Conservatory of Theater Arts and found it was a perfect compliment to my dance & theater training. On top of that, Pilates helped me through a bout of sciatica and most recently to cope with, and rehabilitate after, a colon resection surgery due to my Crohn’s Disease. For me, Pilates has been life and body transforming & my mission is to help other people discover this amazing feeling! I earned my Mat Certification in 2008 through Lindafit Pilates. I then trained with Pilates Academy International/Pilates on 5th for Apparatus & am currently an instructor there. For more information about Pilates with me, go to leanbodypilates.com. Pilates is my third love… I am also a newlywed and a proud Bengal cat owner. I love good food and good wine, especially when those two things are combined with good people. I HATE pickles and mustard, and never plan on changing this about myself. I believe in enjoying life, and making room for a little indulgence while keeping fit and healthy. Above all, I am grateful.
Pilates Trainers, New York
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