GETTING STARTED WITH AEROPILATES

Step 1: Read the article: How much resistance is correct on your reformer?

Step 2: Complete the Basic Introductory Workout.

Tip: Your reformer is brand new so the cords will be very stiff. They will relax a little with use and may even need to be retied and replaced after 24 months of very regular use.

Step 1: Enroll in the 30 Day AeroPilates JumpStart Program. Receive a daily email featuring fitness tips, workout videos, nutrition advice and more!

 Step 2: Download the FREE AeroPilates Healthy Eating Guide.

Step 3: Read the article Essential exercises for a strong body even if you only have 10 minutes.

Step 4: Complete the Basic AeroPilates Workout.

Tip: Manifesting your perfect body that is strong, positive and healthy takes commitment and imagination. As you begin your new Jumpstart program, you will begin to see and feel changes quickly. Staying on track can be challenging, but remaining positive and gentle with yourself is key; no room for guilt or reprimand!

Step 1: Read the article How to jump correctly on your AeroPilates rebounder.

Step 2: Complete the Basic Cardio Workout.

Tip: When rebounding, feel your body jumping, land with soft bent knees, and try to jump silently. In doing so, you will quickly learn how to jump correctly so that your reformer doesn’t move and your core does all the work.

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Step 2: Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Lower body.

Step 3: Read the article Why do I need a reformer?

Tip: It is important to aim for a neutral spine throughout your AeroPilates workout. That means there is a small gap between your lumbar spine and the platform.

Step 1: Complete the workout Lower Body with Shauna.

Step 2: Read the article Fiber for better health.

Tip: When performing the legs in straps series, it is important to keep your tailbone on the platform, to aim for a neutral spine and to keep the pelvis totally still. It should not tip, tilt or rock.

Step 1: Complete the workout Fat Burning Cardio: Healthy Heart.

Step 2: Read the article How much resistance is correct on your reformer?

Tip: More resistance is not always better! More tension focuses on mobilizing muscle strength, and less tension makes the core work harder.

Step 1: Complete the workout 20 Minute Quick Sweat.

Step 2: Read the article Good Balance is a key component to wellbeing.

Tip: As we age, balance is really important. Even seniors can safely perform AeroPilates daily and feel much more confident on unstable surfaces.

Step 1: Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Core.

Step 2: Read the article Our gut microbiome affects our hormones.

Tip: As we age, our body becomes depleted of certain hormones that help keep us young and supple. A healthy gut is key in maintaining that youthfulness.

Step 1: Complete the workout Back Care and Core.

Step 2: Read the article Your spine is only as healthy as the discs between the vertebrae.

Tip: Good posture not only makes you look healthier and younger, but it actually helps to prevent injury and can reduce pain. AeroPilates can help build strong stabilizing muscles, which is key to maintaining proper posture and helps prevent injury.

Step 1: Complete the workout Fat Burning Cardio: High Intensity Training.

Step 2: Read the article Vitamin D and Covid 19.

Tip: We have all become much more concerned about our sun exposure in recent years. However, Vitamin D3, which is absorbed from the sun, is essential for a healthy immune system. Vitamin D3 can also supplemented via food and vitamins.

Step 1: Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Lower Body.

Step 2: Read the article Xylitol is the new Sugar.

Tip: Do you have a sweet tooth, but recognize the negative effects of eating sugar? If so, learn about a natural, calorie-free sweetener that tastes great but is better for you than processed, refined sugar.

Step 1: Complete the Rebounder/Reformer Combo Workout.

Step 2: Read the article Active surpasses Passive stretching.

Tip: While stretching, breath deeply and allow your muscles to relax.

Step 1: Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Upper body.

Step 2: Watch the video Lower Back pain relief: the easy fix.

Tip: Sciatica pain is a pain that shoots down your leg and is very common. Learn this simple tip that can help alleviate it.

Step 1: Complete the workout 20 Minute Quick Sweat.

Step 2: Read the article Improve your Immunity with probiotics

Tip: 75% of your immune system is in your gut. So, it is essential to maintain a healthy intestinal microbiome by eating lots of prebiotic fiber and fermented foods.

Step 1: Complete the Quick Total Body Toning Workout with Shauna.

Step 2: Read the article The power of Forgiveness

Tip: Don’t let resentment and anger affect your wellbeing. Remember that forgiveness is for your benefit, not for that of the receiver.

Complete Intermediate/Advanced Full Body with Shauna

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Strong and Lean.

Tip: So many people suffer from knees that hurt as we age. Most knee pain stems from bad pelvic alignment, inner thigh weakness, or foot impediments like fallen arches or bunions.

Complete the workout Upper Body with Shauna.

Complete Intermediate/Advanced Full Body with Shauna.

Step 1: Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Core.

Step 2: Read the article Beets are loaded with nutrients.

Tip: High blood pressure is a common post-menopause symptom. In addition to exercise and a healthy diet, eating red beets can help lower blood pressure as they are loaded with Nitric Oxide.

Step 1: Complete the Cardio Rebounder Interval Workout.

Step 2: Read the article Losing Weight Can Be An Emotional Struggle.

Tip: Let yourself be inspired by another person’s beautiful story.

Step 1: Complete the Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Lower body.

Step 2: Read the article Unlock Your Hips.

Step 1: Complete the Strength and Stamina: Body, Heart, and Mind.

Step 2: Read the article Miracle of refreshing your nervous system through Brain Gym.

Tip: Brain Gym can help balance your nervous system and improve focus and concentration.

Step 1: Complete the Strength and Stamina: Strong and Lean.

Step 2: Read the article AeroPilates exercises to prevent and help correct organ prolapse.

Tip: Many women, especially after childbirth, suffer from the infliction of peeing when they cough or sneeze. This is sometimes caused by a weak pelvic floor. AeroPilates can help strengthen your pelvic floor.

Step 1: Complete the Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Upper body.

Step 2: Read the article AeroPilates can heal your hands.

Tip: Do you suffer from hand or wrist pain? AeroPilates can help by improving the alignment of your wrists, elbows, and shoulders.

Step 1: Complete the Strength and Stamina: Body, Heart, and Mind.

Step 2: Read the article One-pot pasta recipe: a family favorite.

Tip: This recipe takes only 15 minutes and is super delicious and healthy.

Step 1: Complete the Full Body AeroPilates workout with Shauna.

Step 2: Read the article Essential exercises for a strong body even if you only have 10 minutes.

Tip: Here is a brief routine for when you only have 10 minutes.

Step 1: Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Body, Heart, and Mind.

Step 2: Read the article AeroPilates! Not a moment too soon.

Tip: Congratulations! You are 30 days into your new life that includes AeroPilates every day. Great work and keep it up!

Step 1: Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Core.

Step 2: Read the article Weight loss made easier by AeroPilates.

Complete the Strength Conditioning Workout with Shauna.

Complete the workout Fat Burning Cardio: Healthy Heart Cardio.

Tip: Ice therapy can soothe injuries, inflammation, and pain.

Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Lower body.

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Body, Heart, and Mind.

Step 1: Complete the workout Fat Burning: High Intensity Training.

Step 2: Read the article When you only have 10 minutes but still want your body to feel free.

Tip: If 10 minutes is all you have, do these exercises to feel great.

Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Upper body.

Tip: If your bungee cords have stretched, remember you can retie the knot under the machine.

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Body, Heart, and Mind.

Tip: You can clean your machine after each use with a spray of water and eucalyptus oil.

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Strong and Lean.

Complete the workout Back Care and Core.

Complete the workout Fat Burning Cardio: Healthy Heart Cardio.

Tip: The supportive AeroPilates Head and Neck Pillow completely changes the experience on your reformer, especially when rebounding.

Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Lower Body.

Tip: If you are especially interested in toning your arms and shoulders, you may want to consider the AeroPilates Pull-up Bar.

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Body, Heart, and Mind.

Tip: When performing stretches like Elephant, Mermaid, Piriformis, Eve’s Lunge and Scissor, it is important to stretch evenly on both sides.

Complete the workout Fat Burning Cardio: High Intensity Interval Training.

Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Core.

Tip: Congratulations! Another week has passed. You must be really feeling terrific.

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Body, Heart, and Mind.

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Strong and Lean.

Complete the workout Fat Burning Cardio: Healthy Heart Cardio.

Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Upper Body.

Complete the workout Back Care and Core.

Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Core.

Complete the Full Body AeroPilates Workout.

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Body, Heart, and Mind.

Complete the workout Fat Burning Cardio: High Intensity Interval Training.

Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Upper body.

Complete the Full Body AeroPilates Workout.

Complete the workout Strength and Stamina: Strong and Lean.

Complete the workout Fat Burning Cardio: Healthy Heart Cardio.

Complete the workout Total Body Tone and Lengthen: Core.

Well done on completing the AeroPilates 60 Day Beginners Guide! By now you have seen the pounds and inches fall off, and you must be feeling stronger and much more supple. I am sure your friends have noticed your changed body and attitude. So keep up the good work and make AeroPilates a part of your every day wellness strategy forever.