Exercise of the Month | Warm up with Reformer & Fitness Circle®

Moira Merrithew, Merrithew’s co-founder and Executive Director, Education, guides us through this session that is simple yet powerful- working several muscle groups. Do this routine on the Reformer for added resistance and challenge while preparing your body for the mind-body movement session to follow. Try it out and notice if you experience any improvements in your performance during your Pilates workout. Learn more: bit.ly/3UCxntg

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Reformer with fitness circle - warm up the shoulder gurdle - bilateral - reach up to the ceiling with the ring - mobilize upper mid back, scapulae, shoulder gurdle Glide up one arm (unilateral) Allow scapulae to reach Elbows flexed + pressure (not locking in) Speed up & fluid movement Smooth and in control Not rigid or tight - Reach one arm up and release down Focus on thoracic area Try not to lock anywhere - move 2 inches away from shoulder rest Elevation - reach and slide back down Bring the circle back down Spinal rotation Legs table top Rotate the legs to one side Pull the circle ring - counter movement Obliques connect through the core

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