Exercise of the week!
Starting Position
Sit at the front of your mat and make a nice curve of your spine. Lift your feet off the mat and balance on your sit bones. Elbows are bent at shoulder height with hands holding the toning balls.
Execution
Inhale and during exhalation roll down your spine vertebrae by vertebrae until your shoulders reach the mat
At the same time abduct your arms.
Exhale and slowly return to staring position.
Cues:
- Keep your rounded ball position throughout the exercise.
- Always keep the neck protected.
Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®