PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA

Hundred

LEVEL

All Levels

SETUP

4 Springs, Footbar up, Headpiece Down

REPETITIONS

10 pumps each breath for a total of 100 pumps

GOALS & BENEFITS
  • A breathing exercise that stimulates heart, lungs and full body circulation
  • Sets rhythm of workout that follows
  • Gets mind and body interacting while connecting limbs to Powerhouse
  • Flushes vital organs with fresh blood
TIPS & CUES
  • Use a pillow as needed for kyphosis or alignment issues
  • Keep weight on center back of pelvis, pull lowest abs in and lengthen spine
  • Knees bent or straight to ceiling in beginning while building strength
  • Arms beat rapidly to get heart pumping