Friday, 21 September 2012
Wunda Chair/ Avalon Arm Chair Program
Compiled by Jeanne King, BASI Pilates International Administrator
Have you heard the good news? BASI Pilates’ Rael Isacowitz has returned to teaching at On Center Conditioning. The studio has been filled with his charm and energy as well as a new excitement. This week’s featured workout starts on the Mat, continues to Wunda Chair with the finale on the Avalon Arm Chair. Staff favorites are the Bicycle, Side Lift and Back Extension (Avalon Arm Chair).
If you would like to learn more about the Avalon System, Rael will be giving a workshop on the Avalon in Costa Mesa on October 5th from 10am – 4pm. For more information on this workshop, CLICK HERE.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Wunda Chair/ Avalon Workout Arm Chair Program” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Group Reformer Workout
Compiled by Jill Kerry, BASI Pilates Graduate
We could not resist posting this workout from Jill Kerry after hearing the rave reviews from her clients this morning. “Climb-A–Tree”, “Backstroke” and “Gluteals” were the highlights of this workout. Thank you, Jill for sharing it with us.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Group Reformer Program” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
Friday, 27 July 2012
Reformer Program
Compiled by Julie Stryker, Former BASI Host in Austin, Texas; now residing in Singapore
Members of the BASI family can be found anywhere in the world. Julie was a BASI Pilates host in Texas and is now living the good life in Singapore. Follow her story on the BASI Blog, of which she is a regular contributor. In the meantime, her favorite workout is featured this week. For a change, she added Arms Series Supine followed by Long Back Stretch and Hamstring Curl. The workout has a nice flow and opportunities to get more hamstring and gluteal work in the process.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Reformer Program” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Multi Apparatus Program
Compiled by Nancy Frommholz, BASI Pilates Graduate
We may be in the heat of summer but this workout is bound to make you sweat in any season. A multi apparatus workout featuring exercises like the “Double Leg” and “Double Leg with Rotation” as well as the “Reverse Knee Stretch” on the Reformer. The program continues with arm work on the Ped-A-Pul, “Frog Front” on the Wunda Chair and finishing on the Ladder Barrel. A well rounded program to with a nice variety of exercises.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Multi Apparatus Program” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
Friday, 13 July 2012
Wunda Chair Program – taken from the Wunda Chair DVD Workout
Compiled by Rael Isacowitz, Founder and Creator of BASI Pilates
Happy Friday the 13th! This week we are sharing the Wunda Chair Program that is featured on our Wunda Chair DVD. Rael starts the session with the “Standing Pike” as always using the principle of BASI Flow, this workout moves you through some challenging like the “Calf Raise” and “Full Pike”. My favorite is the back-to-back exercises for the triceps, “Triceps Press Sit” and “Triceps Prone”.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Wunda Chair Program, taken from the Wunda Chair DVD Workout” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
Thursday, 5 July 2012
Intermediate Program
Compiled by Joleen Watson, BASI Pilates Faculty and Host in Australia
Joleen is currently teaching a Comprehensive Course in Maroochydore and wanted to share a workout utilizing the Wunda Chair and Reformer. The “Standing Pike Reverse” feels so good and preps you for the “Cat Stretch”. Staff favorites were the “Rowing Series” and “Hamstring Curl” on the Reformer.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Intermediate Program” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Group Reformer Intermediate Session
Compiled by Rael Isacowitz, Creator and Founder of BASI Pilates and Pilates Interactive
Rael may be on his way to Athens to teach the first BASI Mentor Program in Greece this weekend, but he found time in his schedule to compile an intermediate reformer workout for you! This workout consists of many intermediate level exercises. Bottom Lift and Bottom with Extensions are nice additions any time of the year. PI Staff favorites include the Single Leg Skating and Side Splits.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Group Reformer Intermediate Session” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Magic Circle on the Go
Compiled by Jen and Jeanne, BASI Pilates enthusiasts
Just in time for the summer vacation season. Pack a magic circle and be prepared to workout on the beach, poolside or even waiting at the airport for your flight.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Magic Circle on the Go” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
Friday, 18 May 2012
Module 6 Mat Class
Compiled by Constance Holder, Director of Education, BASI Pilates
This is our last installment of our Mat exercises from the BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Courses. We hope you have been practicing and are ready to add more advanced exercises. Have you ever thought you would be referring to a Crab as a Pilates movement? Well be prepared. This week’s workout includes the Twist, Boomerang (our personal favorite) as well as the Crab. We would love to see photos of you doing some of the above exercises. Share your photos with us on Facebook!
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Module 6 Mat Class” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
Friday, 11 May 2012
Module 5 Mat Class
Compiled by Constance Holder, Director of Education, BASI Pilates
Week 5 in our Mat series is here. If you have been following along, then you have practiced the Shoulder Bridge and are ready to move onto the Scissors and Bicycle. Once you are there how about Teasers 1,2,3 and a little Rocking, to start your Mother’s Day weekend off right.
To access this workout:
Go to: www.pilatesinteractive.com, hit “launch” in the upper right corner, and enter your email and password.
- For Pro users, the menu is located at the bottom of the page. Click “workouts” and search for “Module 5 Mat Class” and then select to start viewing.
- For Studio users, click “New” in the My Workouts box on the left of your home screen. Scroll down to find the workout and double click or hit “save”. The workout will now show up in the list on your home screen. From there you can play the entire workout.
This workout is only available to Pilates Interactive Subscribers. Visit www.pilatesinteractive.com for more information.
If you have questions about the workouts or specific movements, start a discussion on our Facebook page or email the team directly and see them answered in future FAQ posts.
