If you’re a fan of Clare’s Thighs, Butts & Guts Wunda workout, you’ll love this one too! This time, she delivers her targeted workout with the magic circle. You’ll get a deep workout will leave you feeling strong (and perhaps a bit sore) in all the right places. Visit Clare at Progressive Bodyworks and explore her program for studio owners: Pilates Avatar.
“That’s the secret….the inner thigh centerline work is the gateway to the lower abs. Magic!” Yes! Wowza! This was a wonderful class. I actually spontaneously clapped when we finished! It was as thought provoking as it was challenging. I felt so many muscle activations and stabilizations that I hope to transfer to my regular mat and Reformer sessions. I too really enjoy your classes and hope to see more of them here at Pilates.ology. Thank you!
You asked me what was the tip that I took away from and applied? I am working with a client who recently had a hysterectomy and reconnecting the lower abdominal muscles are what we are focusing on. The very first series of the knees bending and squeezing of the circle as straightening the legs was the ONE. Really helped her find the connection.
That’s the secret….the inner thigh centerline work is the gateway to the lower abs. Magic! Super happy to hear what worked and others will be too.
Thanks!
Would you recommend using the MC if one had Arthritis in both hips, i.e., Femoral Head seating in the Acetabulum – the gap has 30% – 40% affected.
I do daily Mobilization, which is uncomfortable, but it retains my ROM pretty well. Also, the hip that is most affected is uncomfortable when walking, significantly so, when waling outdoors in cold weather. Surgery – No thanks! Your thoughts most welcome. Thank you very much.
I love the MC for arthritis because it keeps the adductors and glutes firing without taxing the ROM. And the glutes tend to shut down with hip pain. One of the greatest things you can do during your matwork is to really reach the legs long out from the hips during each and every exercise. Those hips need traction so you can’t reach them out enough. Best to you Colin!
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“That’s the secret….the inner thigh centerline work is the gateway to the lower abs. Magic!” Yes! Wowza! This was a wonderful class. I actually spontaneously clapped when we finished! It was as thought provoking as it was challenging. I felt so many muscle activations and stabilizations that I hope to transfer to my regular mat and Reformer sessions. I too really enjoy your classes and hope to see more of them here at Pilates.ology. Thank you!
Clare I love to see more of you on Pilatesology… you are one talented teacher! thank you 🙂 Hope to see you soon!
You asked me what was the tip that I took away from and applied? I am working with a client who recently had a hysterectomy and reconnecting the lower abdominal muscles are what we are focusing on. The very first series of the knees bending and squeezing of the circle as straightening the legs was the ONE. Really helped her find the connection.
That’s the secret….the inner thigh centerline work is the gateway to the lower abs. Magic! Super happy to hear what worked and others will be too.
Thanks!
Unpredictable …. meaning …. you never know how it “behaves”; it checks out you stabilisation, your sense of balance. your coordination …. 🙂
Love it!!! Thanks for sharing:)
Great Clare) The Circle is just unpredictable:)
What do you mean by unpredictable? Do you mean it’s unruly with certain exercises? Or requires more control for the user?
Wow really enjoyed that. You keeps it fun and hard all at the same time. Some great tips all the way through.
Fun AND hard….wow that’s true of the magic circle for sure! What’s the tip you took away and used with your clients?
Awesome Claire, less is more!. Wow. Great workout and great cuing!!
Would you recommend using the MC if one had Arthritis in both hips, i.e., Femoral Head seating in the Acetabulum – the gap has 30% – 40% affected.
I do daily Mobilization, which is uncomfortable, but it retains my ROM pretty well. Also, the hip that is most affected is uncomfortable when walking, significantly so, when waling outdoors in cold weather. Surgery – No thanks! Your thoughts most welcome. Thank you very much.
I love the MC for arthritis because it keeps the adductors and glutes firing without taxing the ROM. And the glutes tend to shut down with hip pain. One of the greatest things you can do during your matwork is to really reach the legs long out from the hips during each and every exercise. Those hips need traction so you can’t reach them out enough. Best to you Colin!
Fun class thank you
Thank YOU Victoria!
It’s always great to see Clare on Pilatesology – another great one – thanks!
Than you Mary!
How’s it go? Are you feeling it today?
So fantastic Clare 😃 I’m running to grab my circle right now!!