- Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
- Equipment Needed: Ped-O-Pul (The ped-o-pul shown in this video is the Contrology Ped-O-Pul.)
- Reps: 3 each variation each side
- Warning: The equipment is unstable. Not ideal for beginner clients or those with shoulder issues who cannot control the springs.
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Single Leg Centering with the Ped-O-Pul
If the Pilates Ped-O-Pul exercises on two legs were a challenge, then get ready to find an entirely different level of challenge with the Single Leg Centering. The Ped-O-Pul’s inherent instability provides information about where we are strong, where we struggle to connect, and when we can lose those connections. Taking a leg away allows you to challenge what might feel possible and find ways to channel your Pilates connections. If you’re used to hanging onto the springs to find your balance, you’ll quickly realize that won’t work on the Single Leg Centering. Find your balance from your center. Use the springs to connect your arms to your back.
The Ped-O-Pul’s inherent instability provides information about where we are strong.
Typically done from Centering with two legs, heels together and toes slightly apart. Heels can be on the platform or slightly elevated on the pole. Arms reaching wide to your sides at shoulder height from your upper back. Fingers long and together. Reach one leg forward. Lift only as high as you can from your center. Foot pointed.
Slide down the pole without leaning arms, coming with your wide to the side at shoulder height. Reach into your foot to stand back up and repeat 3x.
If going well, take the leg out to the side. Again, only as high as your hip doesn’t hike and leg is working from your center. Bend and straighten your standing leg 3x.
Stand tall and place the foot down. Switch sides. Repeat on the weaker side if needed.
Be sure to check out more of my Ped-O-Pul workout videos. I want to help you continue your Pilates Ped-O-Pul training!
