Classical Pilates WorkoutContinue Your Mat Work at HomeIn addition to private/semi-private sessions and mat classes at the Studio, clients are encouraged to develop a solid home-practice routine. This can be achieved by continuing mat workout at home. The mat work should include the same exercises and sequence practiced in the Studio. Use the guide below, or follow along with one of the Classical Pilates DVDs (available at the studio). Download the printable version here. Get detailed instructions, as instructed by Joseph Pilates here... Intermediate Mat Work Sequence |
The Hundred - 10 sets of 10 |
Roll Up - 5 reps |
Roll Over - 3 sets |
Single Leg Circle - 5 sets |
Rolling Like a Ball - 6 reps |
Single Leg Stretch -
5 to 8 sets |
Double Leg Stretch -
5 to 8 reps |
Single Straight Leg Stretch 5 to 8 sets  |
| Double Straight Leg Stretch 5 to 8 reps  |
Criss Cross - 5 to 8 sets |
Spine Stretch Forward - 5 reps |
Open Leg Rocker - 5 reps |
Cork Screw - 3 sets |
Saw - 4 sets |
Neck Roll - 1 set |
Single Leg Kick - 5 sets |
Double Leg Kick - 2 sets |
Neck Pull - 5 reps  |
Begin Side Series Side Kick - Front/Back - 8 sets  |
Up Kick - 5 reps |
| Small Circles - 2 sets of 5 Side Heel Beats - 1 set of 8 |
Heel Beats - 2 sets of 10 Repeat side series on other side  |
Teaser - 6 reps |
Seal - 6 reps |
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