Breathe Pilates Jumpboard Workout

On the cover of the DVD, it reads "JUMP!". But this DVD is more than just jumping, it contains two 55-minute workouts, focusing on the lower body and abdominals. The first workout adds a little arms work and the the second one adds a little upper body work.

I enjoyed both workouts and they may be considered intermediate workouts with the option to make it more (or less) intense. This DVD is excellent for adding variety to your reformer workouts.

A long box is used on the second workout. A Magic Circle is used for a more advanced workout and for stretches. A small ball may be used for the advanced version in the second workout and a Theraband is optional for stretching.

If you don''t have the above equipment, it''s no problem, for one may do most of both workouts with just the reformer and the jumpboard. In addition, you don''t have to jump; just follow the foot work, instead of jumping. This is what I did occasionally. You may also do whatever segment you choose.

Workout 1: Basic Jump (55:28)

Workout 2: Advanced Jump (54:26)

Workout 1: Basic Jump breakdown

1. Standard Jump (7:09)

Jump

Heels small V position

Feet wide position

Skiing

Single leg jump

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2. Abdominals (11:47)

This involves hands in straps, with the head & shoulders raised for upper abdominal work, along with the legs raised for the lower abdominal work. A series of ascending and descending coordination is performed with other abdominal work in between each coordination exercise.

3. Standard Jump (7:09) This repeats #1.

4. Hip Work (6:07)

Legs are in straps, with the advanced version using a Magic Circle.

Leg push or pulse

Inner circle variations

Inner thigh work

Inner thigh stretch

5. Standard Jump (7:09) This repeats #1.

6. Supine Arms (4:05)

This arm work involves hands in straps, with the Magic Circle used for the advance version.

Arms raised and lowered

T position

Circle

Triceps work

7. Standard Jump (7:09) This repeats #1.

8. Stretch (4:53) These leg stretches may be done with the Magic Circle or the Theraband.

Workout 2: Advanced Jump breakdown

1. Standard Jump (7:09)

2. Abdominals (11:47)

3. Side Lying Jumps (4:32)

Top leg jump

Bottom leg jump, with top leg tuck, with top leg raise

4. Hip Work (6:07)

5. Standard Jump (7:09)

6. Sitting Arms (5:08)

This upper body work involves hands in straps.

Triceps work

Biceps curl

Back work (rhomboids)

Chest work

Triceps work

7. Side Lying Jumps (4:32) This repeats #3.

8. Stretch (4:53)

9. Sideovers (3:09)

The long box is used to work the obliques. A small ball is used for the advanced version.

Great workout. Easy to understand and follow. Between sets, there is a 1 minute break before the next set starts.

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