Comments on: Guinea Pigs Only – Standing Knee Lift

By: Mick & Piggy

Mick & Piggy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:52:42 +0000

Excellent! Instructions easy to follow. The idea of pushing the hands together is a great help, since, as you know, my core stability is non-existant. However, today at class my wobble wasn’t nearly as bad!!

By: Faye Jordan

Faye Jordan — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:21:40 +0000

I have been doing Mari Windsor Palates for approx. 5 years now…and would like a vairiety in my program to enhance my newly diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis Condiition. I can’t say enough about how your Palates program has maintained my
lower back issues…and would like to expand a maintenance program for joint and bone maintenance.

Sinceley and Best Wishes
Faye Jordan

By: vicki

vicki — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:45:15 +0000

Hi Bob&Carol
I found this a really good exercise although doing 10 repeats each leg was a challenge – however after a couple of days I improved. Having to stand really does make those core muscles work – no cheating or you fall over!!

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:22:49 +0000

Hi Gloria,

The Zip and hollow + finding neutral in all positions will be covered in the first months content. We’ll add to The Hidden Secret Of Pilates and include pictures and video to ensure proper understanding.

The breathing is very important and will be covered but not in any detail until later in the course. We have discovered it can easily confuse beginners if introduced early, although basic relaxed breathing while performing the exercise will be covered. All will be revealed in month one. What you’re seeing is just a very small snippet (one exercise).

Regards,

Carol

By: Gloria Reibin

Gloria Reibin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:26:56 +0000

I have a question. The pdf says beginner, but you do mention zip and hollow (the powerful secret pilates exercise.) I’ve takne the free course and wonder where this particular movement comes in relative to the free course. Is this a continuation of that.

How much precedes this exercise in your course?

The explanation test and video is excellent. The previous comment mentions breath. Is the breathing in and out significant to the pilates exercises?

By: Marjorie Wimmersberger

Marjorie Wimmersberger — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:33:07 +0000

Including a front-facing view would emphasize keeping the hips stable and in neutral position during the knee lift.

Agree with Beate’s comment about using a ball, fitness circle, etc. to assist in increasing the abdominal scoop. Would be nice to demonstrate using this type of prop.

Loved seeing your pup in the background. Also nice to see what Carol looks like!

By: Beate Brookfield

Beate Brookfield — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 01:16:06 +0000

Just a thought on the knee lift

On the exhale, increase the weight into your standing feet. Picture the vertical line from the foot all the way up the spine to the crown of your head.
Knee lift as high as the lower back/pelvis maintains the neutral position.

Awareness: If wobbly try it being off the mat
For more core stability: pushing palms together (shoulder blades stay engaged), or pushing a ball, fitness circle, or yoga block, etc

By: joanne fornes

joanne fornes — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:01:49 +0000

love bob at his grumpiest! i have a bob who can be grumpy also! a u.s. version!

as for the exercise, i have one suggestion that i use a lot…if you press down slightly just above the knee on the raised leg, it helps to more deeply engage the abs…especially if you focus on breathing out and drawing up on your pelvic floor…

i also do this little move when people are preparing for the hundreds and many other exercises…

hope this is helpful…

cheers,
joanne from mckinleyville, california