Stomach Massage on the Reformer | Online Pilates Classes

So many people ask me why we have to do Stomach Massage series on the #Reformer in Pilates. Or, I get asked if I teach it to every one of my clients. The answer to that question is yes. Unless they have an injury I do teach them Stomach Massage series. Why? I'll give you the same answer I give to anyone who asks why we do this series-because it prepares your body for so many more exercises in Pilates. I promise you if you learn to love this series your Teasers, Snake, Boomerang, Hip Circles, and many awesome movements in life will feel stronger and better.
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[@mattlynch022]

Love the way you articulate things.

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

thanks I like to keep it real! Hope you also enjoy our 10 min Reformer workouts xx

[@Ottska]

I so lose my pants on the reach back! Brilliant tip, thank you!!

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

I spent years trying to find the best tips to stop the pants losing situation. And, this one is by far the one that works the best. And, also forces you to do the exercise correctly! Thank you for watching! xx~LL

[@socallam]

Love this video and I appreciate your enthusiasm for Stomach Massage! I am close to loving it, and wanting to teach it more, but personally, I have labral tears in both of my hips and I struggle with getting into the position at times, which in my personal bias, makes me teach it less. You've encouraged me to keep finding a way or maybe making adjustments for myself in it, so that I can be more encouraged and confident to teach others! Thank you for your insight! Beautiful demonstration!

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

YAY! that makes me happy! For you I'd suggest lower footbar setting and even setting yourself back a bit or just not closing the spring all the way. I'd have to see your current set up. And I don't want to modify too much too fast. So start with the footbar (often they are really high if not on a contrology) and then give yourself permission to not close the springs then move back. xx

[@susanshepard2095]

Great information! Thank you Lesley! I am a TPC trainee and your videos offer me great insight into the exercises as I go through the learning process.

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

Susan! Yay! I did TPC as one of my programs and love those ladies. If you have any questions or requests please let me know! xx~LL

[@Ameliainthehouse]

Encouraging.

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

Yay! Do you have a Reformer of your own to practice this one?

[@pepperstewart5572]

Nice cues Lesley 🤗

[@coffeeNcream44]

Thank you!!! You're a great inspiration❤

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

thank you so much! I hope to continue to inspire others. I love Pilates so much xx~LL

[@yariin11]

love this exercise

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

yass!!! me too! Thank ou for watching and for your comment xx~LL

[@westcoastgal4078]

How do you avoid gripping into the hip flexors? This is the primary complaint of this exercise

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

There can be several reasons for this gripping. 1) Make sure they are still pressing their feet into the footbar as they come in. You still want to resist the springs. This will keep the seat and hamstrings on lessening the hip flexors. 2) If the footbar is too high or maybe they need the carriage geared out until they can get the flexibility and strength. 3) using the foot bar to connect to their center and lifting up and out of their hips and lower back. Hope this helps! xx~LL

[@westcoastgal4078]

Thank you so much! That is helpful and will apply it in my next class :)

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

@@westcoastgal4078 Keep me posted on how it goes! xx~LL

[@RobertoMartinezAira]

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