This month Nicky Lal, founder of Fuerza Pilates and Pilates instructor to NFL, NBA, and MLB athletes is joined by retired linebacker, Anthony Barr. In his 10-year career, Anthony suffered multiple injuries to his knees, hamstrings, shoulders, back, and groin. He started working with Nicky during his career and continues to train with her now as he recovers. In this short clip, Anthony works up to the Teaser. This exercise is particularly challenging because of Anthony’s height, at 6’5 with his long legs, it is a bigger challenge to lift them up. Nicky offers multiple steps to work up to Teaser. Working on the Allegro® Stretch Reformer and Large Sitting Box is perfect for athletes and larger bodies like Anthony’s.
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Nicky Lal is the founder and creator of Fuerza Pilates in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in Miami, Nicky discovered Pilates while taking classes as her daily form of exercise during her time working as a Graphic Designer in the fast-fashion Industry. Nicky quickly learned of her love and passion for Pilates, and it did not take long for her to make a career change. Soon thereafter, Nicky began her training to become a Balanced Body certified Pilates Instructor and gained experience working in multiple Pilates studios in the LA area. Nicky's focus is to teach the core principles of Pilates while maintaining the philosophy that it should be accessible to everyBody.
