STOTT PILATES Arc Barrel Challenge: Flex and Extend

At about 42 minutes, this is an intermediate to advanced workout. The focus is on balance, the core, flexibility, and strength. As the back cover suggests, this may be used as a cross-training tool "in conjunction with any fitness program".This was an interesting workout which went at a good pace. As with other Pilates workouts, this works your body, but does not exhaust it, with just a few reps per exercise. This is not meant to be a main workout, but rather as an adjunct to your regular exercise regimen.John Garey instructs. Natalia Haigler and Joe Williams demonstrate. (As a minor point, these three should be on the DVD cover, rather than the young gentleman). In addition to its regular position, the arc is also used flipped side over as a balancing tool. You may also need a mat.Total workout time (under 42 minutes)Here is the breakdown. Most exercises are listed.[Balance]Squat, with knee lift, with rotationWalking lunge, with knee lift[Stabilization]Shoulder stabilizationPush up[Kneeling series]Hinge backSit backForward bend[Core]CrunchOblique work, with knee[Back]Breast stroke, with various arm movements[Upper body]Transfer, push up, with plyoTriceps dip[Side lying series]Leg lift variationsLeg forward and back[Flexibility]Hip flexor, leg stretchRotation, pelvis twistSpine stretch forwardSide bendUpper body rotation[Back]Swimming variationsLeg to side, with arms to the side[Core and flexibility]Pike, with reach and rotationHinge back, with reach and rotation[Stretch cool down]Hip flexor stretchVarious other stretches

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It's okay, I teach Pilates and did not see "much" in there for regular Pilates class. Okay for more standard gym exercises etc.

Very good