Leslie Braverman discusses the science of neuro-plasticity and how it relates to building good exercise habits to restore posture and efficient, functional movement.
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Pilates Videos
Leslie Braverman demonstrates side split variations using the Pilates reformer. When executed properly, these exercises work the abductor and adductor muscles. If the weight on the carriage is light, the adductors must work eccentrically to simultaneously stretch and strengthen the inner thigh muscles. All of these exercise variations are best executed with the spine and pelvis in a neutral position.
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Leslie Braverman instructs on how to open your chest and shoulders for beautiful posture using the Arc Barrel and Reformer. As always, perfect form is the focus so the video will help both beginners and pros! This proper port a bras exercise provides a liberating control and length of upper back and pecs, as well as dynamic work for the abdominal muscles.
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Pacific NW Pilates co-owner Leslie Braverman demonstrates easy-to-follow stretches and abdominal strengthening exercises using a pilates arc barrel. This simple roll-back movement provides a liberating control and stretch of back and pecs. The return movement creates dynamic work that strengthens abdominal muscles.
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