
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