PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Hundred
LEVEL
All Levels
SETUP
4 Springs, Footbar down, 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
