What to Expect
Meet the Author
FREE PREVIEWIntroduction to the FLX Mat Pilates Method
Benefits of Mat Pilates for Strength, Flexibility, and Alignment
Pilates Principles – The Foundation of the FLX Mat Method
The History of Exercise and the Rise of Functional Movement
The Mind-Body Connection in Pilates
Breathing and the Mind-Body Connection
Lesson 1: Understanding the Musculoskeletal System
Lesson 2. Upper Body Muscles
Lesson 3. Lower Body Muscles
Lesson 4. Core Muscles
Lesson 5: How the Body Moves: the Joints
Lesson 6: Planes of Motion
Proper Breathing Techniques in Pilates
The Role of Core Stability in Pilates
The Role of the Spine in Pilates
The Role of the Pelvis in Pilates
The Role of the Core in Pilates
The Role of the Abdominals in Pilates
Understanding Range of Motion in Pilates
The Role of Overload in Building Strength and Flexiblity
Building Classes with the FLX Modular Method for Mat Pilates
Structuring a FLX Mat Pilates Class
FREE PREVIEWFLX Mat Pilates Exercise Programming
FLX Mat Pilates 🔹 WARM-UP BLOCKS
FLX Mat Pilates 🔹 CORE ACTIVATION BLOCKS
FLX Mat Pilates 🔹 LOWER BODY BLOCKS
FLX Mat Pilates 🔹 UPPER BODY BLOCKS
FLX Mat Pilates 🔹 INTEGRATION FLOW BLOCKS
FLX Mat Pilates 🔹 COOL DOWN BLOCKS
Movement Analysis – The Art of Observing and Refining Movement
Selecting Exercises for Strength and Core Work
Selecting Exercises for the Cool Down in a Mat Pilates Class
Incorporating Props and Equipment
Cueing and Alignment for Each Exercise
Contraindications and Modifications for Common Injuries
Common Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Special Populations
Different Teaching Styles in Pilates
Effective Communication and Cueing
