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Nadia Rodriguez
Jan 26, 20221 min read
Knee to chest stretch. Bodytonic Pilates Seattle.
it's #sundaystretch time! A simple knee to chest stretch is awesome for hips, glutes, and thighs. Give it a try 😌
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Nadia Rodriguez
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Exercise Ball Plank - 3 variations - Bodytonic Pilates Seattle
Looking for exercises that challenge your abdominals and sense of balance? If so, these planks are for you! Is there an exercise that...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Jan 12, 20221 min read
Foam Roller Bridging - 3 Variations - Bodytonic Pilates Seattle
Looking for a way to spice up hip bridging? Try it on a roller! Show us your favorite bridge variation.
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Nadia Rodriguez
Jan 5, 20221 min read
Kneeling Side plank - Bodytonic Pilates Seattle
Needing an easier side plank? Kneeling is always a great option. Give it a try! Make sure you are in a straight line from head to toe ☺️
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Nadia Rodriguez
Dec 29, 20211 min read
Arabesque Balance Series - 3 Variations - Bodytonic Pilates Seattle
You may have noticed a slight theme - we love arabesque inspired exercises! Why? Because they are a great opportunity to strengthen your...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Roll Up W Theraband
If you have a hard time doing ab roll ups, this modification will help you develop the abdominal strength and back flexibility to conquer...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Oct 27, 20211 min read
3 Stretches For A Tight Neck
Tight neck from longs days on your computer? Neck rolls not cutting it? Try these 3 foam roller tricks!
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Nadia Rodriguez
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Standing Single Leg Arm Work
Make your arm work more dynamic by doing it on 1 leg. You will have to pay attention to how doing work on 1 leg challenges your sense of...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Slider Lunge
Check out this fun & feel good lunge series with my favorite piece of small equipment - the slider. This exercise is great for hip...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Oct 6, 20211 min read
Standing Divers Pike
This exercise will be a fun challenge for all you balance pros out there! You need a Pilates Ring and a set of 1 or 2 lb. weights - or...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Sep 22, 20211 min read
Pilates Slider Burpee
Pilates - Burpee - say what?! Yes! At Bodytonic, we do burpees! Pro tip: Part of what makes this burpee feel good and healthy is that we...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Kneeling Hip Flexion:extension W Rotation
Rotation of the spine, for most of us, is a movement that is under utilized. Try integrating some spinal rotation exercises in to your...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Side plank to quadruped tricep press
Check out this dynamic plank exercise from one of Alex's classes. The balance element of this exercise is not easy, but it is fun! Hint:...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Aug 25, 20211 min read
Forced Arch Plie with Foam Roller
BTP instructor Jessica is always finding creative applications for the foam roller. In this video, she is using it as a tool to support a...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Froggie Ab Series
Looking for an interesting new abdominal exercise? Try this 🐸 froggie series that builds from simple thoracic and hip flexion to...
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nadia6808
Aug 4, 20211 min read
Seated lateral flexion with exercise band
This exercise is a great example of how Pilates training interfaces strength and stretch oriented exercises. This particular exercise...
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nadia6808
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Springboard & Slider Reverse Lunges
This lunge series utilizes both sliders and a springboard. Don't have a springboard? Try 3-6 lb weights. Don't have sliders? Try a...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Lateral Dead Bug
Does abdominal work have your neck feeling cranky? Not all abdominal work has to involve supine thoracic flexion, i.e., laying on your...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Jul 14, 20211 min read
Slider Pike Swan
This fun exercise involves a pike-up, push-up, and swan! It's great for developing abdominal, back, shoulder, and arm strength! Give it a...
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Nadia Rodriguez
Jul 7, 20211 min read
Quadruped Hip Ext/Abd/Circles Exercise
If you've been taking class with me for a while, you know this is an oldie, but a goodie. This exercise feels great after sitting for too...
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