LIVE GO VIRAL!!! Pillow Fun Pilates with Samantha

Hi everyone! Welcome to today’s live pillow fun Pilates session with me, Samantha! I’m so excited to have you all joining me for this fun and energizing workout. Today, we’re going to be incorporating pillows into our Pilates routine to add an extra element of challenge and fun to our workout. So grab a pillow, clear some space, and let’s get started!

Before we begin, it’s important to warm up our bodies to prepare for the workout ahead. Let’s start with some gentle neck rolls, shoulder rolls, and arm circles to loosen up our muscles and improve our mobility. Remember to listen to your body and only push yourself as far as feels comfortable.

Now that we’re warmed up, let’s grab our pillows and get ready to kick things up a notch. We’re going to start with some core-focused exercises to strengthen and tone our abdominal muscles. Place the pillow between your knees and lie down on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Engage your core and lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the mat, reaching your hands towards your knees. Hold for a few seconds, then lower back down. Repeat this movement for 10-15 reps.

Next, we’re going to work on our glutes and hamstrings with a pillow bridge exercise. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart, and place the pillow under your hips. Press into your heels and lift your hips towards the ceiling, squeezing your glutes at the top. Lower back down with control and repeat for 15-20 reps. This exercise is great for strengthening the muscles in your lower body and improving your overall stability and balance.

Now, let’s move on to some upper body exercises to target our arms and shoulders. Grab the pillow in both hands and hold it above your head. Slowly lower the pillow behind your head, keeping your elbows close to your ears, then press it back up to the starting position. Repeat this movement for 12-15 reps to work your triceps and shoulders. Remember to keep your core engaged and maintain good posture throughout the exercise.

For our final exercise, we’re going to finish off with a full-body Pilates flow using the pillow. Start in a plank position with the pillow under your hands. Engage your core and lower yourself into a push-up, then press back up to plank. Next, lift your hips into a downward dog position, keeping your heels pressed into the floor and your back straight. Flow through these movements smoothly and with control, focusing on engaging your core and maintaining proper form.

As we come to the end of our workout, take a moment to thank yourself for showing up and putting in the effort to take care of your body. Pilates is not just a physical practice, but also a mental one that helps to improve our focus, discipline, and overall well-being. Remember to stay hydrated, stretch out any tight muscles, and take some time to rest and recover after your workout.

Thank you all for joining me today for this live pillow fun Pilates session! I hope you enjoyed the workout and had fun incorporating the pillow into your routine. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to my channel for more Pilates videos and fitness tips. Until next time, keep moving, stay active, and take care of yourself. See you in the next session!

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