Exercise Breakdown
25 exercises in Workout 2
Warm-up6 exercises3m 25s
“Wiggle through the wrist, move through the fingertips.”
“Push down on the elbow, opening up the tricep or pec muscles.”
“Extend the knees all the way up, opening up the hamstrings.”
Cool-down2 exercises6m 38s
“Try to keep both shoulders nice and flat on the mat.”
“Try to pull the chest closer and closer down towards the knees.”
pilates17 exercises29m 18s
“Pop one shoulder down, look up over the opposing shoulder.”
“Push on the right knee, open up the hip, twisting into lizard lunge.”
“Heels together and the toes apart... heels connected.”
“Super small pulses right here, up an inch, down an inch.”
“Staying low on that left thigh as you tap the right toe around.”
“Exhale, raise, inhale, tap.”
“Inhale to roll the body forward to plank. Exhale, lift your hips all the way back.”
“Inhale, drop your forearms down to the mat... Exhale, lift.”
“Squeeze through the back of the glute, squeeze in the hamstring.”
“Exhale to pull the right knee all the way in, squeeze the abs.”
“Elbows are gonna skim the ribs.”
“Elbows on either side of the ribs and the palms facing upward.”
“Making circles through the shoulders, not the elbows, not the wrists.”
“Inhale to lean to the left, and then exhale, squeeze the oblique, lift up.”
“Squeeze through the right inner thigh.”
“Lower only one leg. Exhale, squeeze to lift it all the way back up.”
“Heels to touch and the toes apart... feet look like the letter V.”
Muscles Targeted
Primary
Secondary
Equipment & Modifications
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- mat
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Coaching Highlights from Jessica Casalegno
“Inhale to roll the body forward to plank. Exhale, lift your hips all the way back.”
Form
“I don't wanna see anybody dropping the forearms down.”
Safety
“Come low and hold it nice and strong like a statue.”
Motivation
“I come from classical Pilates training, and I'll be honest — I think most online Pilates classes skip the fundamentals that actually matter. Core activation isn't about crunching harder. It's about finding your deep stabilizers and letting them do the work they were designed for.”
Form
Health Benefits
Women navigating Pelvic Floor, low libido will find this session particularly relevant. The focus on shoulders and core addresses the specific tension patterns and movement deficits that often accompany these conditions. No prior experience needed — every movement has a modification.
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90% relevantParasympathetic nervous system activation to reduce stress and anxiety; Improved body awareness and interoception to reconnect with self; Gentle strength building to combat physical fatigue and improve posture; Cortisol regulation through morning movement and mindful practices; Pelvic floor and core stability to address common postpartum physical stressors
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90% relevantStress reduction and emotional regulation through parasympathetic activation; Improved body awareness, confidence, and self-perception; Enhanced posture and physical presence for increased self-assurance; Increased energy and vitality for social engagement; Development of lean muscle mass for metabolic health and body composition
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