Pilates for Back & Shoulder Care | 45-Minute Foam Roller Workout
If traditional mat Pilates sometimes leaves your wrists, neck, shoulders or back feeling uncomfortable or overworked, this 45-minute full-body workout offers ways to adapt familiar exercises while still building strength.
We’ll use the foam roller for both support and challenge — working on mobility through the spine and shoulders while strengthening the abdominals, hips, glutes, back and upper body. You’ll also learn ways to reduce unnecessary strain on the wrists, neck, shoulders and lower back during common Pilates exercises. Modifications are offered throughout the workout so you can choose the variation that feels best for your body.
LENGTH:
45 Minutes
LEVEL:
Beginner
EQUIPMENT:
Foam Roller
Benefits
Build full-body strength
Relieve back stiffness
Improve hip strength & mobility
Improve spine & shoulder mobility
Learn ways to modify common exercises to reduce unnecessary strain
Workout Focus
Core strength & stability
Spine mobility
Full body strength
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
This workout is intended for general fitness and educational purposes and is not individualized instruction. Physical exercise involves an inherent risk of injury. Please work within your own abilities and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or feel unwell. If you have an injury, medical condition or other concern about whether exercise is appropriate for you, consult a qualified healthcare professional before participating.
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