The Struggle is Real: Roll Up on the Mat | Online Pilates Classes

[@sheiladai7454]

Very helpful. Worked right away once you helped us better understand our body mechanics. Appreciate your advice!!

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

OMG YASS!! This makes me soo happy!! xx

[@taliawunder1603]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

you are so welcome! I love to help people figure out how to get exercises in their body in our OPC weekly classes too!

[@sabrinademattia90]

Wow.....perfect.... you r very good!!😊

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

thanks! We love to help Pilates lovers get the exercises they struggle with xx

[@sabrinademattia90]

I m Not Pilates lover😂...i do Yoga and dance....but my abs have been so weak since ever...and i discovered that Pilates rol Up/ down is perfect for me.....and with ur help...i ll succeed.💪🏽

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

Love your honesty! You don't have to be a Pilates lover to enjoy its benefits. Def enjoy the Roll up and also I'd explore Double Leg Stretch, Single Leg Kick, Spine Twist. You'll hit all the core muscles that way! xx~LL

[@xfallenpoetx]

So useful, thank you !

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

thank you for watching!

[@kristineopsommer]

Where can I get a mat like yours?

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

hey Kristine, omg I LOVE my Mat! You can get it from Contrology and you can use my discount link to get it. contrology.pilates.com/folding-mat?bbAffiliateID=765682PR If you need to call a salesperson hit me up and I'll get you mine so you can still get the discount. xx~LL

[@lolagluconicacid7472]

this is a great video. I am so glad to have found this!💕💕 do you have any easier version for elbow slip on the half roll down position? i just keep slanting on to the other side so much😫

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

hey Lola, I'd say the half roll back is the pre to the elbow slip but super easy to cheat without having done the elbow slip. If you're struggling to not slant I would focus on not putting weight on your elbows and not moving your arms. Then try squeezing a ball or cushion. But, honestly holding and not resting will slowly overtime train those muscles. I hope you check our our intro series. That will help you as well!

[@chrissy_light]

This is really helpful, thank you. I recently started practising the roll-up and it didn't feel as difficult as everyone says, so I was sure I was doing something wrong. My feet slide a lot, as well as my butt shifts position as I roll up and down. But I've seen this happening in other tutorials. Do I understand you right that I should only go as far up as I am able to keep my feet in one place? And is there a way at all that you can do a "full" roll-up without letting your feet slide and without a strap?

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

hey @chrissy, yes some day you totally can do a roll up with out a strap and without sliding. I did it today in my live workout for my challenge. That being said, I have been doing Pilates for 20 years. Please don't let that discourage you. I think around 10 years I figured this strength and connection out. And I might have learned it sooner if someone had actually explained to me. Without seeing you it sounds like you are not pulling "back" with your abs as your upper body goes forward. 1st: make sure that you don't roll up more than your tailbone can reach down. Your tailbone should never point back behind you. 2nd: make sure your shoulders are staying on your back...not coming forward withyou. 3rd: your ribs are lifing UP and away from your legs. 4th: hug the heck out of your outer hips so your legs stay grounded. I go over this a lot in my membership and my challenge. So if you join either of those I can see you do your roll up and give you coaching

[@chrissy_light]

@@OnlinePilatesClasses Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. Again, this is super helpful. This week I've done roll-ups twice already following your advice and what a difference it made! I now understand the movement so much better and even though there's a lot to improve, I feel I know what I'm aiming for. #1 above was definitely a game changer. So glad I found your video!!

[@samirhariharan5396]

Very useful , Lesley ! Just started, and i just couldn't get up let alone roll :-(

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

You got this! Pilates is a practice! I have a 3 video series that helps you dive in and really practice it. You can find it on my website. Its only $9 and they never disappear. Some days even I struggle so be consistent and you'll get there x

[@joesielskisr4911]

How much does the mat cost

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

its essentially a piece of equipment. I don't know what they are charging today but I believe its over $700. I use mine at least 5 days a week. Def use my affilliate link to save a little.

[@randydiebold325]

Helpful. Thanks. But god, after looking at a few different pilates instruction videos, the stereotypes about pilates people seem totally true.

[@OnlinePilatesClasses]

Maybe here on YT. Or maybe just what you have seen. I know more instructors and clients that look different than look like the stereotype. On IG you can find women like @size-diverse-pilates and @askewpilates doing videos. Also, I am really proud that my members have all types of bodies :) xx

[@lolagluconicacid7472]

what is the stereotypical look of pilates people?