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This version of the original Pilates exercise Teaser challenges core strength, abdominal endurance and balance. Be careful not to lower the legs too much, as this could jeopardize the safety of the lower back. Keep your abdominal muscles pulled flat to the front wall of the spine and don t let the abs pop when the legs lower! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com  and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Click HERE  for class schedule. Flash video (FLV) iPod video (MP4)

Boomerang is an original Pilates workout that challenges everything!  Core strength, balance, leg and abdominal strength will all be tested as the exercise takes you from seated flexion to inversion to Teaser position!  You will tone your abdominal muscles and build core strength in no time with Boomerang! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com  and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Click HERE  for class schedule. Flash video (FLV) iPod video (MP4)

The Side Kick Kneeling is an original Pilates exercise that challenges stability of the spine in neutral.  This exercises strenthens and tones the abdominal muscles, sculpts the muscles of the legs and increases core strength. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com  and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Click HERE  for class schedule.

The Swan Dive Rocking is the original Pilates Swan Dive exercise as Pilates himself designed it! All of the previous Swan Dives have led up to this one. The challenge lies in maintaining even extension of the spine throughout the exercise and using the erector spinae, the hip extensors and the breath to initiate and control the movement. Swan Dive strengthens the back, improves posture and tightens your bum! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com  and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Click HERE  for class schedule.

Scissors in the Air is a classical Pilates exercise that strengthens the core and tones the back of the legs, the butt and the abdominal muscles. Focusing on the leg that is reaching into extension and concentrating on an even split of the of the legs targets the gluteus maximus and hamstrings and challenges core strength. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com  and www.Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Click HERE  for class schedule.

The Leg Pull is a classical Pilates exercise that strengthens the core, the hip flexors and the hip extensors. Keeping the abdominal muscles and the hip extensors contracted equally is important to stabilize the pelvis against movement of the leg. You ll get lean legs, strong abs and fabulous arms all in one exercise! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Flash Video (FLV)

Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Flash Video (FLV)

Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Flash Video (FLV)

Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

Rocking is a classical Pilates exercise that challenges spinal flexibility in extension.  This exercise should be avoided by those who experience knee pain or back pain or those who can t reach their ankles to start.  Be careful not to use the head and neck to start the movement.  Instead, use the force of the exhale as the hands pull the feet to rock forward, and the force of the inhale as the spine extends and the feet press into the hands to come up. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

Jack Knife is a classical Pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominal muscles and challenges the core. Jack Knife builds on the Roll Over by adding extension of the legs to the ceiling, and maintaining the position of the legs as high as possible above the torso while rolling down to the starting position. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

The Twist is a Classical Pilates exercise that challenges core strength and shoulder stability. The abdominal muscles work to move the spine through flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation to create flatter abs and a flexible spine. Make sure you are comfortable with the Side Bend exercise before attempting the Twist! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

Swan Dive Rock and Catch is a variation of the original Pilates exercises Swan Dive. This exercise strengthens the spinal and hip extensors, which helps improve posture and tighten the butt! Make sure to maintain an even curve in the spine throughout the exercise and don t allow the head to move up and down! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

The Roll Over is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominal muscles and increases flexibility of the spine.  When performing the Roll Over, be careful not to use momentum to roll onto you upper back and be careful not to roll onto your neck.  Instead, use the strength of your abdominal muscles to peel the spine off the mat one vertebrae at a time and stop when the weight is between the shoulder blades. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

The Push Up is an original Pilates exercises that strengthens the core and strengthens and tones the arms. By remembering to keep the inner thigh and gluteus maximus muscles engaged, the legs and butt muscles are able to help the abdominal muscles support the spine and pelvis in neutral. This is important for insuring that the back does not arch, which causes tension in the lower back. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

This leg workout features original Pilates exercises (and some variations on the classics!) that target the muscles of the leg the outer thighs, inner thighs, quads and hamstrings to shape and tone lean muscles. The key to getting the most out of these exercises is to conduct the exercises with precision and control. Imagine moving through water instead of air so that the muscles encounter resistance throughout the range of motion. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

The Neck Pull is an original Pilates exercise that strenghtens the abdominals and increases flexibility of the spine. Regardless of the name, please do not pull on your neck! Instead, let your hands support the weight of your head and use your abdominal strength to roll up smoothly, without momentum ideally! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

The Lobster is a variation of the original Pilates exercise Swimming. As in Swimming, Lobster strengthens the muscles of the back (the erector spinae) and the hip extensors, but because Lobster adds adduction of the legs, the inner thighs also get toned! Keeping the abs pulled in throughout the exercise not only protects the lower back but also gives you strong and flat abs! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

The Slow Double Leg Stretch is an original Pilates exercise which strengthens the core, tones the abdominal muscles and increases coordination. Now that the exercises are becoming more complicated, don t forget to keep your abdominal muscles pulled flat to your spine as you concentrate on the movements of the arms and legs! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

Hip Twist Tick Tock is a variation of the original Pilates exercise Hip Twist. We recommend this exercise for those individuals who wish to increase their abdominal strength and improve their form before progressing to the full Hip Twist. Hip Twist Tick Tock will strengthen all 4 layers of the abdominal muscles, especially the obliques, and strengthen the hip flexors. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

The Watchdog is our name for an old favorite exercise of physical therapists and exercise enthusiasts alike. Stabilizing the core against the opposite movement of the arms and legs targets the deep muscles of the abdomen and spine. We added the hovering Watchdog to challenge the core and strengthen it even more. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

Side Lying Bicycle is a mat version of an original Pilates exercise usually conducted with springs on the Cadillac. Balancing on the side strengthens the core and the fluid controlled movement of the legs tones all the muscles around the legs and increases flexibility. You ll be ready for those summer skirts in no time! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

Leg Pull Prep is an easier version of the original Pilates exercise Leg Pull that not only prepares the arms and the shoulder joint to support the weight of the torso but also strengthens the hip extensors. Focusing on keeping the pelvis neutral and pressing into the legs and arms to lift the pelvis strengthens the core, flattens the abdominal muscles and tones the arms. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info. Now, Pilates on the Go! - Workout DVD is available from Shop.PilatesOnFifth.com

Leg Pull Front is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the core and the shoulder girdle stabilizers. Alternating lifting the legs challenges the stability of the torso and targets the deep muscles of the abdomen and spine. Supporting the torso s weight on the arms tones them and increases arm strength too! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

Neck Pull #1 is an easier version of the original Pilates exercise Neck Pull which helps build strength and increase spinal flexibility. By focusing on keeping the abdominal muscles pulled in flat throughout the exercise, the lower back is always protected AND the abdominal muscles are being strengthened in their flattest position! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

The One Leg Circle is an original Pilates exercise that challenges stability of the pelvis in neutral to strengthen the core and flatten the abdominal muscles. Pay attention to the modifications we mention so that you can choose to bend one or both knees as necessary to make sure you get the most out of this exercise. Though hamstring flexibility is important, it isn t the goal here! Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

The Superman is a variation on original Pilates exercises that strengthens the muscles of the upper back and improves posture. Be sure to keep the shoulders down, especially when the arms reach forward, in order to keep tension out of the neck and shoulders. The Superman strenghtens the core, flattens the abdominal muscles and improves body awareness. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

Short Plank is derived from original Pilates exercises in order to teach proper abdominal and torso support in the push up position. This exercise will strengthen your core, strengthen your shoulder girdle stabilizers and target the deep muscles of the abdomen and spine to protect your lower back. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

The Hip Twist is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominals and the core. By focusing on a modest range of motion to start and the correct use of the abdominal muscles, your abs will get stronger and flatter AND you will protect your lower back. Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.

The Double Leg Kick is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the muscles of the back and increases flexibility of the spine. As this exercise involves a lot of spinal extension, it is important to keep your abdominal muscles engaged and progress through this exercise according to your own ability. Your posture will improve and you’ll walk taller!  Visit www.PilatesOnFifth.com for more info.