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cecile%20side%20bend%20pole%201.JPG Cecile Bankston, Assistant Director of West Coast Pilates and mother of four, has created the perfect gift to pass on to your clients this Mother’s Day: A Spine Corrector sequence designed just for moms! This selection of moves targets the muscles moms use most when lifting and child-wrangling—namely the arms, back and core. Try these exercises on your own then pass them along to your clients for a gift that truly keeps on giving. [Note: This is not a post-natal workout—it’s designed for moms with toddlers and beyond.]

Spinal Roll
Begin sitting on the Spine Corrector with feet in a diamond position. Round the spine forward, holding the abdominals in and up. Contract the abdominals and roll back to the shoulder blades. Bring arms by ears and then to the ceiling. Contract, and roll up to sitting. This is shown with a pole, but can be done without. Repeat 5–8 times. This is great for the abdominal muscles which are needed for lifting children and bending efficiently. Also, strong abdominals prevent lower back pain.

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