Foam rollers are one of the newest, simplest fitness gadgets at the gym ... no buttons to push or settings to adjust, just a solid, somewhat squishy cylinder about 3 feet long. But this versatile device can help you modify basic Pilates exercises to make them more or less challenging and assist you in maintaining proper form. These three moves from The Pilates Bible, by Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw and Nathan Gardner, will get you rolling.
Knee Folds
1. Position yourself so that your head, ribcage and pelvis are supported by the roller and that your feet are parallel and hip-width apart on the floor.
Ribcage Closure
1. Position yourself so that your head, ribcage and pelvis are supported by the roller and that your feet are parallel and hip-width apart on the floor.
Threading the Needle
1. Position yourself on hands and knees with the roller on the floor next to your left arm parallel to your body.
Pilates Moves With a Foam Roller
Foam rollers are one of the newest, simplest fitness gadgets at the gym ... no buttons to push or settings to adjust, just a solid, somewhat squishy cylinder about 3 feet long. But this versatile device can help you modify basic Pilates exercises to make them more or less challenging and assist you in maintaining proper form. These three moves from The Pilates Bible, by Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw and Nathan Gardner, will get you rolling.
Pilates Moves With a Foam Roller
Foam rollers are one of the newest, simplest fitness gadgets at the gym ... no buttons to push or settings to adjust, just a solid, somewhat squishy cylinder about 3 feet long. But this versatile device can help you modify basic Pilates exercises to make them more or less challenging and assist you in maintaining proper form. These three moves from The Pilates Bible, by Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw and Nathan Gardner, will get you rolling.
