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Part of the video series: Pilates Exercises for Beginners

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Summary: Learn about what pilates is, and some of the basics needed to practice it.

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Contact: sweatbydesign.com

Susan Perry Susan Perry is the owner of Sweat by Design fitness studio. She has a degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology. She is a certified mat pilates instruct... read more

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by lady_d

this is an excellent "pilates 101" instruction series. Ms. Perry demonstrates and articulates the instruction with great clarity. It's evident that she teaches mat pilates on a regular basis because she has hoaned the skill of talking and adequately instructing simultaneously - which is not easy! I recommend her video series to beginners, advanced and instructors as well.

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by MARIADON

This is a great series. Thank You Susan. The title or caption seems to be the sort key so I'm confused about the logical sequence of the series. Other than the intro, I would like to know your recommended sequence of this beginner series- which exercise to do 1st, 2nd , 3rd, and so forth. Thanks for posting this helpful site. D in NC

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Pilates Introduction

Hi. My name is Susan Perry and what you are about to see today are 15 individual clips of individual Pilate movements. Let me explain that ideally Pilates need to run fluidly, and that's how you overload your core. So what you will see today are individual clips but they do need to move in transition with each other. If you have any lower back problems, please consult your doctor before doing these. This is a beginner mat Pilates session. And, enjoy yourself. One more thing. Breathing is very important in Pilates. You've got to breathe, inhale, expand your ribs out. Exhale. Bring your navel towards your tailbone. That way you keep your abs engaged and your core and back is happy.

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