LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• Engage arm and leg muscles with precision during standing Pilates exercises.

CLASS SEQUENCE

• Explanation of props (0:00-1:00)

• Basic mat sequence (1:00-14:00)

• Standing exercises with props or visualization (14:00-end)

WHAT YOU NEED

• Pilates Circle OR

• Exercise ball of any size and resistance band of any size OR

• Household object you can push inward between your hands and a scarf or similar looped object you can push outward between your hands

*You can do the same exercises without props by visualizing the resistance that would be created if you were pushing inward against a ball or outward against an elastic band.