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How to Do a Pilates Pushup

Last Update: July 23, 2008

Video By: LIVESTRONG.COM

The Pilates pushup improves flexibility in your back and shoulder muscles. Learn how to do the pushup in your exercise routine with this Pilates video lesson.

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  • Heels together
  • Pull navel to spine
  • Roll down to floor
  • Walk hands out
  • Keep knees straight

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Known as the trainers' trainer, Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience, a Master's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and CEC provider status with AFAA and ACE. She holds current fitness certifications including Group X Instructor, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Fitness, Kickboxing, and Lifestyle Fitness Coaching. Carol Ann has traveled nationally and internationally training fitness professionals, presenting certifications and workshops, and sharing her knowledge for specific training techniques and application. Along with various fitness training DVD's, she is the creator and star of the fitness DVD series called The Steel Physique System. She also is a freelance fitness expert writer for several publications. In 2008 she is launching Studio Group X, a premier state-of-the-art group exercise studio in North Tampa, FL. The focus is to engage her clients into leading healthy lifestyles for a lifetime through an educational and fun process.

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