Fantastic explanation! All of the other videos I've seen for the roll over just show how someone who is advanced can do the exercise, with no modifications or ways to build up to the full roll over. The only question I still have is how to come down with control without letting gravity do too much of the work, I tend to plop down too much, even when I consciously tighten my abs. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful videos!
You can try using a small Pilates ball or even a Pilates arc under your tail so you aren't lowering down as far. As you build strength, try removing it.
So she does explain it? Because I’m a minute and a half into the video and she doesn’t explain it she just does it! So should I continue on? I know there’s a whole like almost 7 minutes left… But I just don’t like how she began doing it and just says “look at me…” I thought she would break it down first…
This is so helpful. I have been taking pilates classes and this is always where I'm stumped. My lower back just wouldn't do the work. Now I can work on it and progress.
Jessica, I am scared to roll up past a certain point. I tried the 90 degree angle first. Do I need to maybe strength my lower abs more first? I am new to classical Pilates
Great video, Jessica. My instructor has been doing a variation of this exercise in the last few zoom classes…I think she called it a Michelle Larson rollover? Not sure. Anyway, in my private lesson today with her, we did a little bit of the zoom class stuff for refresher and clarification, including this exercise because it’s something that we have not actually done yet together. So we started with my feet on the tower bar, then moved to a mat flush with the chair so I was able to grip the pole in the foot pedals overhead, then the one that she was doing in the zoom class, and finally the regular one. Still needs some practice, and I have to work on a stronger exhale, but it’s super exciting to learn something new. :)
Sooooo glad I found this video!! I have been using a towel for my roll ups, advice from another video of yours. Slowly improving. So definitely will be trying this. Just love how you break all the moves down with explanations. And I especially love when you state, using a towel is NOT CHEATING!!! I wish my pilates teacher at my seniors centre didn’t feel this way. 🥰
The best explanation for this.If I am SUPER tight in hamstrings will this keep me from a full rollover? Even with a towel I am not able to do this. I am a strong athlete.
Is there a step before using the towel? I have trouble getting my feet over let alone not slam my butt onto the ground of barely getting off the floor. Is there something MUCH easier to do so I can get to a roller over with a towel?
I feel so frustrated, because I am that type of student that everyone admires, but can’t roll over, I’ve tried several techniques, but I just can't do it. The teachers and I don't know what to do or why it happens. So frustrated for me!
OK you lost me when you did the roll over a minute and a half into the video without telling us how you even got to that point… Unless you’re gonna break it down afterwards?
Fantastic explanation! All of the other videos I've seen for the roll over just show how someone who is advanced can do the exercise, with no modifications or ways to build up to the full roll over. The only question I still have is how to come down with control without letting gravity do too much of the work, I tend to plop down too much, even when I consciously tighten my abs. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful videos!
You can try using a small Pilates ball or even a Pilates arc under your tail so you aren't lowering down as far. As you build strength, try removing it.
Jessica Valant Pilates, Thank you for the suggestion!
So she does explain it? Because I’m a minute and a half into the video and she doesn’t explain it she just does it! So should I continue on? I know there’s a whole like almost 7 minutes left… But I just don’t like how she began doing it and just says “look at me…” I thought she would break it down first…
Really well taught, with sensible appropriate and helpful tips for those struggling with this exercise. Great teaching.
Thank you!
This was a GREAT! Absolutely GREAT! You definitely helped me get this move down with your tips!
Terrific Jessica, used this method with clients and they had great success. Thank you they were getting frustrated at their lack of progress.
That's great - nice job!
Best explanation of the roll over I've seen 😃
+Kinect Method Thanks!
yes, same here, felt very safe
What a beautiful and detailed roll over exercise!! Thank you Jessica.
This is so helpful. I have been taking pilates classes and this is always where I'm stumped. My lower back just wouldn't do the work. Now I can work on it and progress.
Wonderful!
Thank you for the great tips! Love your videos
That was an excellent tutorial! Thank you.
You are welcome!
Fantastic explanation.
Jessica, I am scared to roll up past a certain point. I tried the 90 degree angle first. Do I need to maybe strength my lower abs more first? I am new to classical Pilates
Great video, Jessica. My instructor has been doing a variation of this exercise in the last few zoom classes…I think she called it a Michelle Larson rollover? Not sure. Anyway, in my private lesson today with her, we did a little bit of the zoom class stuff for refresher and clarification, including this exercise because it’s something that we have not actually done yet together. So we started with my feet on the tower bar, then moved to a mat flush with the chair so I was able to grip the pole in the foot pedals overhead, then the one that she was doing in the zoom class, and finally the regular one. Still needs some practice, and I have to work on a stronger exhale, but it’s super exciting to learn something new. :)
Oh this is wonderfully explained, I’m sure I’ll succeed doing it! Thank you so much for your thorough explanation
You're so welcome!
Thid video is epic and helpful. Thank you♥️
Really helpful as I struggle with this
Great!
Sooooo glad I found this video!! I have been using a towel for my roll ups, advice from another video of yours. Slowly improving. So definitely will be trying this. Just love how you break all the moves down with explanations. And I especially love when you state, using a towel is NOT CHEATING!!! I wish my pilates teacher at my seniors centre didn’t feel this way. 🥰
This is brilliant, thank you!
You're so welcome!
After hip replacement am battling with lifting the glutes as my groin gets sore..is this a technique issue?
The best explanation for this.If I am SUPER tight in hamstrings will this keep me from a full rollover? Even with a towel I am not able to do this. I am a strong athlete.
It could limit you with the rollover
Is there a step before using the towel? I have trouble getting my feet over let alone not slam my butt onto the ground of barely getting off the floor. Is there something MUCH easier to do so I can get to a roller over with a towel?
Happy ness
I feel so frustrated, because I am that type of student that everyone admires, but can’t roll over, I’ve tried several techniques, but I just can't do it. The teachers and I don't know what to do or why it happens. So frustrated for me!
OK, I guess the part where you bring in the towel underneath your back is what people are praising. That probably helps. I’ll probably try that.
OK you lost me when you did the roll over a minute and a half into the video without telling us how you even got to that point… Unless you’re gonna break it down afterwards?