Weekly Pilates Challenges

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  • Arm Ball and Loop Pulses

    Arm Ball and Loop Pulses

    Week 1

    Stand straight with elbows up and shoulder blades down. Pulse inward against a ball or similar object for 60 seconds. Then pulse outward against a loop for 60 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

  • Leg Ball and Loop Pulses

    Leg Ball and Loop Pulses

    Week 2

    Stand straight with a ball or similar object between your ankles and pulse inward for 30-60 seconds. Then pulse outward against a loop with pulses for 30-60 seconds. Repeat on each leg. Then stretch your hips for 1 minute.

  • Heel Raises

    Heel Raises

    Week 3

    Choose any variation of a heel raise, standing upright with a long spine. After three sets of 10, stretch each calf for 30 seconds. Repeat twice.

  • Shoulder and Chest Press

    Shoulder and Chest Press

    Week 4

    In any prone or quadruped position, sink your shoulders toward the floor and then press back up. Do 10 presses in each position, followed by a Neck Roll. Continue for 5-6 minutes.