Hawaii Fitness Information

Spine twist helps increase the range of motion in the upper body. It trains the trunk to spiral on the central vertical axis while maintaining the support of a stable pelvis. Spine twist works the oblique abdominals and the back extensors.

Pike on the exercise ball targets the abs and the shoulder stabilizers. Learn this and other exercises on the exercise ball.

This guide to Pilates equipment will give you a good sense of what is available as well as the ins and outs of buying Pilates equipment.

Dart is a back strengthening exercise often recommended for certain kinds of back pain. In In Pilates we learn to use the abdominal muscles to help support this back extension. Get instructions for dart.

Single leg stretch is one of the best Pilates mat exercises for working the abdominals. It is an especially good exercise for the lower abdominals. If flat abs is one of your goals, this exercise is for you.