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In a Mermaid 🧜🏻‍♀️ mood on this beauti In a Mermaid 🧜🏻‍♀️ mood on this beautiful Monday.⁣ ⁣ My clients know this is my go-to cool down exercise gently taking the spine into all ranges of motion: flexion, extension, rotation.⁣ ⁣ Working out at home? Skip the push-through bar and take this one to the mat.⁣ ⁣ ❤️ Your spine will thank you.⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesbarrel #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Melting into the weekend.......⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #o ✨Melting into the weekend.......⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesbarrel #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Friday Flow⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ * ✨Friday Flow⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesbarrel #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
🤔Working on postural control? ⁣ ⁣ Stomach M 🤔Working on postural control? ⁣ ⁣ Stomach Massage challenges your postural muscles as you move your legs independently on a strong and stable core. ⁣ ⁣ I often skip the round back variation and work on flat back supported, flat back without support, and flat back with a twist, unsupported. Each subsequent variation increases in difficulty. ⁣ ⁣ ⬅️ Swipe to see these variations. ⁣ ⁣ The deep hip flexion in first position opens up the hips while the core works to hold the trunk up tall.⁣ ⁣ Added bonus 🙌 pec stretch during the supported flat back variation. ⁣ ⁣ This exercise feels impossible at first but stick with it! You will see noticeable change in your ability to hold your trunk tall.⁣ ⁣ The benefits of Stomach Massage translate perfectly into our everyday posture.⁣ ⁣ Good posture helps you stand tall, slim down, and combats back pain.⁣ ⁣ Who wants better posture? 🙋‍♀️⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesbarrel #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
Climb a Tree 🌲 is a client fave at Downtown Pil Climb a Tree 🌲 is a client fave at Downtown Pilates, so of course I am always looking for ways to switch it up. 🙃⁣ ⁣ On the Cadillac, the closed chain action of the foot against the push through bar really kicks up the hamstring stretch.⁣ ⁣ During the spinal extension phase, I can expand fully into the chest opening ❤️ because I feel extra secure and supported by the table. ⁣ ⁣ Anyone else need this stretch today? 🙋‍♀️⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesbarrel #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Friday Flow⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ * ✨Friday Flow⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness ⁣ #pilatesmotivation #pilatesinstructor ⁣ #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilatesforeverybody #pilateseveryday #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilateschair #pilatesinspiration #pilatesstyle #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #rsgcommunity
✨Weekend Vibes⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ ✨Weekend Vibes⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesbarrel #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Friday Flow⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ * ✨Friday Flow⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness ⁣ #pilatesmotivation #pilatesinstructor ⁣ #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilatesforeverybody #pilatesbarrel #reformerpilates #pilatesreformer #classicalpilates #pilatesexercises #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatesstrong #pilatesinspiration #pilatesstyle #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #rsgcommunity
✨Side Leg Kicks⁣ ⁣ This series works the leg ✨Side Leg Kicks⁣ ⁣ This series works the legs and glutes 🔥 but also requires tremendous core control and focus...which is why I look so serious doing them 🙃⁣ ⁣ Swipe ⬅️ twice to see 3 different variations. ⁣ ⁣ ✔️Keep your hips stacked in parallel for the first two exercises. When you open into external rotation in the side passé variation, maintain control and stability in the core.⁣ ⁣ ☝️This series is less about working the hip against a heavy weight and MORE about C O N T R O L.⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #classicalpilates #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Front Splits on the Cadillac.⁣ ⁣ Do you get ✨Front Splits on the Cadillac.⁣ ⁣ Do you get stuck doing the same workout all the time? 🙋‍♀️⁣ ⁣ I know I do. I get stuck in patterns and get in my own way.⁣ ⁣ Front Splits are a perfect example. I have been working them (for years) on the Reformer, where they offer tremendous hip flexor and hamstring opening and also the valuable skill of B A L A N C E.⁣ ⁣ Today I’ve eliminated the balance component with the goal of getting a little deeper into the stretch....especially for that pesky hip flexor. ⁣ ⁣ Need prep stretches before jumping into the full split? Me too. Swipe ⬅️ for my pre-split stretches.⁣ ⁣ In this variation on the Cadillac, falling over isn’t a concern 🤣 so I’m able to melt into this stretch......⁣ ⁣ So, here’s to getting out of my own way and switching things up! ⁣ ⁣ 🙌 Are you with me? ⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #classicalpilates #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
Cobra 🐍 on the Chair⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Posterior cor Cobra 🐍 on the Chair⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Posterior core strength is vital to the health of your lower back. So often we focus only on our front body core (the abs) and neglect these very important spinal extensors in the lower back.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In this exercise, maintain your neutral pelvis and keep your legs active throughout the exercise.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The arm work is an added bonus. 🙌 Swipe ⬅️ for an extra variation. Think of using your abs to press the pedal down. Keep your upper traps long to prevent them from becoming overactive.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Add some posterior core strength exercises into your daily routine.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ❤️ Your lower back will thank you.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilateschair #pilateschairworkout #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #classicalpilates #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
🤔Looking for some more abs to do with the ball? 🤔Looking for some more abs to do with the ball? ⁣ ⁣ Why not add it into your Teaser routine? ⁣ ⁣ The ball adds a challenge to your stability, which cranks up your ab workout just a bit more.⁣ ⁣ Special tip!☝️Try not to over-activate your hip flexors. ⁣ ⁣ This is all 🔥 ABS 🔥⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #teasertuesday #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #classicalpilates #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
🤩 Grab your mat and a ball and check out⁣⁣ 🤩 Grab your mat and a ball and check out⁣⁣ this variation of Short Box. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The Ball provides more proprioceptive feedback for increased awareness of your pelvic positioning. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ☝️Perfect pelvic positioning means you get the most out of your ab workout.⁣⁣ ⁣ Swipe⁣ ⬅️ for more variations.⁣ ⁣ Try this at home and comment with a 🔥 if your abs are burning. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #teasertuesday #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Downward Dog series on the Barrel⁣ ⁣ In thi ✨Downward Dog series on the Barrel⁣ ⁣ In this series, I’m using the rounded peak of the Barrel for extra balance and core challenge. ⁣ ⁣ Another bonus: 🙌 the slope of the Barrel gives my feet and calf muscles the intrinsic work and stretch that are just not the same on the flat mat. ⁣ ⁣ That said, most of us don’t have a Barrel in our living room 🤷‍♀️ so grab your mat, and give your hips and calf muscles some ❤️ in this stretch. ⁣ ⁣ ☝️Allow the extended leg to externally rotate for some delightful hip opening.....however keep your shoulders and ribs squaring forward. ⁣ ⁣ Oh yea, and breathe....inhale deep and exhale to relax into the stretch. ⁣ ⁣ Anyone else need reminders to breathe? 🙋‍♀️⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #pilatesbarrel #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Friday Flow⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ * ✨Friday Flow⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness ⁣ #pilatesmotivation #pilatesinstructor ⁣ #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilatesforeverybody #pilateseveryday #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilateschair #pilatesinspiration #pilatesstyle #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #rsgcommunity
✨Breathing with a Ball⁣ ⁣ Warm up with a few ✨Breathing with a Ball⁣ ⁣ Warm up with a few reps pressing the bar down, using your core and serratus anterior. Keep your collar bones wide and upper traps long. This phase of the exercise builds scapular strength and stability.⁣ ⁣ During the bridge phase, the ball offers a less stable surface than the Trapeze, so this is a very effective way to strengthen the glutes and hamstrings. ⁣ ⁣ Skip the roll down bar and try this one at home with a stability ball. Swipe ⬅️ for this variation. I’ve added a leg lift here for extra challenge. 😉⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
❤️Tuesdays are for Teasers⁣ ⁣ Swipe ⬅️ ❤️Tuesdays are for Teasers⁣ ⁣ Swipe ⬅️ through the videos and let me know your favorite variation. ⁣ ⁣ 1️⃣ Single Leg Stretch⁣ ⁣ 2️⃣ Scissors ⁣ ⁣ 3️⃣ Arms Press Back ⁣ ⁣ Comment ⤵️ with a 1, 2, or 3!⁣ ⁣ ☝️No Reformer? You can do all these at home on the mat. ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #teasertuesday #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Weekend Vibes⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypila ✨Weekend Vibes⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness #teasertuesday #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises ⁣⁣ #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilatescadillac #pilatescadillacworkout⁣⁣ #pilatescommunity #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilateseveryday #pilatesteacher #rsgcommunity
✨Neck Pull on the short box⁣ ⁣ Keep your sit ✨Neck Pull on the short box⁣ ⁣ Keep your sits bones planted firmly on the box while moving through this variation.⁣ ⁣ While stacking your spine after the forward fold, engage your core to add one vertebra at a time to sit up tall.⁣ ⁣ ☝️Keep your upper traps long and relaxed so there is no shoulder tension.⁣ ⁣ No Reformer? There’s always a work-around. Try this one seated on a ball!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ *⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness ⁣ #pilatesmotivation #pilatesinstructor ⁣ #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilatesforeverybody #pilateseveryday #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilateschair #pilatesstrong #pilatesinspiration #pilatesstyle #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #rsgcommunity
✨Sometimes my thoracic spine feels like it’s m ✨Sometimes my thoracic spine feels like it’s moving as one stuck unit instead of articulating individually through each vertebra. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ In these roll-down variations, I’m using my foam roller for proprioceptive feedback in order to increase the articulation of my thoracic spine. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Bonus 🙌 The roller provides supported spinal extension at the bottom of each rep. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 💪Throw in some upper extremity strengthening, and you’ve got a fully loaded fun variation of roll-downs on the Cadillac.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #ocnj #oceancitypilates⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ *⁣⁣ #bestofocnj #oceancitynj #oceancitynewjersey #southjerseyfitness ⁣⁣ #pilatesmotivation #pilatesinstructor ⁣⁣ #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #studioowner #pilatesstudio #pilatesforeverybody #pilateseveryday #pilatesfit #classicalpilates #pilatesbody #pilatesexercises #josephpilates #pilatesteacher #pilatesmat #pilatesmatwork #pilateschair #pilatesstrong #pilatesinspiration #pilatesstyle #balancedbody #balancedbodypilates #rsgcommunity
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Downtown Pilates is a boutique studio providing personal instruction in a private setting. Located in the center of downtown Ocean City, Downtown Pilates presents skilled Pilates instruction dedicated to the classical principles of Joseph Pilates enhanced by modern and creative variations of the exercises. Sessions are tailored to your specific needs in order to facilitate change and achieve your fitness and wellness goals.

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