Wed - JKries New Method Precision Pilates

April 30, 2008

Hi Everyone,

I think I'm finally hitting my stride in this rest/recovery week! This morning

I did an oldie (well, from probably 2000 or so) Kries' New Method

Precision Pilates. This one contains 3 segments - upper body countouring, lower

body contouring, and flow and flexibility. Each segment is around 20 minutes

and combines Pilates and Yoga.

The upper body section starts with a dance based warm-up (very fluid and

circular) then moves on to Pilates for the upper body - using light weights -

the classical standing series for Pilates upper body sculpting. Then it is on

to a bit of yoga for the upper body and then some seated Pilates exercises

(rowing)

The lower body starts with yoga (basic poses - sun salutations, lunges,

warriors, etc.) then moves on to the Pilates side series.

The flow and flexibility section is a blend of dance-based, yoga and Pilates

type stretching. Very fluid.

I really enjoyed my workout this morning and feel loosened up. I may just do

the remaining two in this " New Method " series for the rest of the week. It has

been a long time since I pulled them out so it is nice to re-discover them. The

two remaining ar 3-Dimensional Toning (a fluid dance/Pilates section followed by

Pilates mat work) and Perfect Mix - I don't recall 100% what is in this one - I

think a mat work sequence, a weighted sequence and maybe some yoga.....

Oh, Kries does a good job of teaching this one - she is a " serious "

instructor, but I enjoy her straightforward approach.

Take care!

Donna

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