What’s better than sun on your skin, breeze through your hair, and movement in your body? Join Mary Lou Schell on the beach as she guides you through an accessible Pilates sequence that can be done with just a towel and a small inflatable ball.
1. Arm circles w/ pilates ball– this is a great exercise to start warming up arms, shoulders, back and core. Begin by transferring the ball from one hand to another in one direction then the other. The ball can also be moving around waist high to go from front to back .
2. Single Knee Side plank – continue to open up the side body by extending your arm over the ear with ball and tucking knee to elbow.
3. Opposite arm & leg reach – starting on 4 point kneeling position. Place the ball in the right hand, extend the arm straight next to the ear with the opposite leg extended back. Tuck the knee and elbow, maintaining distance as if on a railroad track. Then switch.
4. Double arm, Double leg reach – placing the pilates ball between the knees and squeezing. Reaching arms over head with lifted shoulders extend legs to straight position. Tuck knees and reach arms to legs. Maintaining a constant pressing of the mid back into the mat throughout movement.
Mary Lou has been an experienced fitness and wellness coach & educator for the last 20 plus years in both the English and Spanish speaking markets. She has extensive knowledge in Corrective Exercise, Personal Training, Group Fitness, Pilates, and Sports Conditioning. Most of her exercise programs are directed towards improving Golf, Tennis, and overall fitness. As the Founder & Owner of M Fitness & Wellness in Southern California, her goal is to create an experience toward longevity and an active, pain-free lifestyle. Mary Lou’s growing passion for exercise, health, and education brings commitment and contagious positive energy in her community and beyond. Her formal training has given her an edge in the fitness industry.
