Pilates on the BOSU Ball

Proper placement is the key to keeping this class safe and user friendly! The movements performed on the BOSU are designed to increase balance and strength by engaging the core muscles, the abdominals, hips and back. The focus is still toning and stability, but the BOSU adds a new dimension and variety to a Pilates mat class!

Choreography

Warm-Up - Beginning on the mat

• Find a comfortable seated position and practice diaphragmatic breathing
• Roll through the spine while remaining seated to warm up the core
• Rotate spine gently looking back over shoulder
• Straighten legs and continue rolling and gently stretching

Warm-Up - Move to BOSU ball, keeping the mat as an option for a multi-level class

• Hundred
• Roll-Up
• Balance in beginning position for Rolling like a Ball. Do not actually roll or you will fall off the BOSU. This is a stability pose designed to warm the core and prepare participants for more advanced moves.

Abdominal Segment - Lying Supine on the BOSU

• Single leg stretch
• Crisscross
• Single straight leg stretch
• Double leg stretch
• Teaser modified for BOSU
• Can-can
• Stretch abdominals by lying across BOSU

Back Segment - Lying Prone on the BOSU

• Opposite arm and leg lifts
• Torso lift
• Double leg lift
• Swimming
• Breast stroke
• Sit back in Child's Pose while keeping hands on BOSU

Stability Segment - Prone on the BOSU

• Turn BOSU upside down for prone planks. Add alternating leg lifts. Add push-ups
• Sit back in Child's Pose while keeping hands on BOSU

Side Kick Series - Modified for BOSU

• Lying on one side with bottom knee bent bring hip and rib cage against BOSU with hands behind head. Raise torso and top leg together
• Bring elbow onto BOSU directly under shoulder, lift hip and rib cage up off of BOSU balancing on elbow and knee. Kick front to back
• Place top leg on BOSU with knee supported balance on opposite elbow. Lift hips targeting adductors

Cool-Down - On Mat

• Lying prone bring one leg toward face keeping other leg on the ground. Stretch leg out to side away from the body. Stretch leg across the body while rotating spine and looking in the opposite direction. Repeat on other side
• Bring legs into chest, reach arms under hamstrings, pull shoulders off mat, and stretch upper back
• Sit up and bring hands behind back opening the chest
• Drop ear to shoulder stretching through the neck
• Sit in a comfortable position and finish with diaphragmatic breathing

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