Intermediate Flow: Arms & Upper Body
Short Sequences
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20m
Level: intermediate w/ advanced variations
Body part(s) focus: arms and upper body
Equipment used: light weights or weight substitutes
Focus (mobility, toning etc): toning
Prenatal safe: yes
Postnatal safe: yes
Class description: A continuous intermediate Pilates class with advanced options provided. A warm up seamlessly flows into stabilizing the arms, scapula and upper body and then moving into strengthening the arms, back and core.
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