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This move is a great exercise to increase strength in your core and chest. Although you use mainly your body weight, this is considered an intermediate to advanced move, and you should know how to perform a push up before trying it. You…

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If you are suffering from low back pain and are looking for a good stretch to help relieve it, this is the move for you. To begin, kneel on the floor on all fours. Make sure your hands are directly underneath…

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Are you sick and tired of doing squats, crunches and pushups, but know they are an integral part of your workout? Have you been looking for an alternative, but aren’t sure what exercises will have the same effect? The…

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This is a core stabilizing move that helps to build strength and hypertrophy in the abdominals. You will need a stability ball and adequate core strength to complete this exercise.

To begin, lie on your back on the floor…

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This total body move works on muscular strength and balance throughout your chest, arms, core, and legs. Since it is considered highly advanced, you should be able to perform a proper push up and be able to support your own body…

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This move targets the entire core, and improves muscular strength and endurance throughout the abdominals and obliques. The Bosu ball also helps to increase balance and stability throughout the entire body.

To begin, lie the Bosu ball flat side…

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This highly advanced, total body move is incredible for developing strength and stability throughout the arms, hips and core. It’s a great warm up for any type of workout. You should have very adequate core and shoulder stability before trying this…

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For anyone looking to build strength and hypertrophy in the abs, this is a great move. You should be comfortable performing a basic crunch before advancing to this exercise. You will need either a dumbbell or medicine ball.

To begin,…

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This movement targets the lower back and hamstrings. If you are looking for a basic move to help increase total body strength and power, this is the move for you. You will need a dumbbell to complete this exercise.

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This move is an excellent way to build strength and stability in your shoulders and core. You will need a resistance band to complete this exercise.

To begin, attach the resistance band to a stable surface at ankle…

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If you are looking to progress from a regular push up, this is a great exercise to incorporate into your routine. It helps to increase strength in the chest and arms while improving balance and core stability. You will need…

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After the basic instructions you received in Part I and Part II of Perfectly Pilates, you should feel well-informed about the exercise form and what it can do for your body. And that’s great! Now…

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This move helps to strengthen the entire leg while also working on total body balance and stability. This advanced move requires adequate balance and core strength. You will need a half foam roller to complete this exercise.

To begin,…

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This core strengthening exercise builds stability in your transverse abdominals and obliques. You will need a resistance band to complete this move.

To begin, attach the band to a stable surface at about shoulder height. The band should be…

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This total body move targets the shoulders, arms and core while helping to improve balance and stability in the legs. It’s a great exercise if you want to increase strength and endurance in your shoulders and stabilization in your hips, core…

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