Day 3 of March MATness. Today my fellow Pilates teachers are highlighting the Rollover. The rollover is a wonderful movement for spinal mobility and deep abdominal strength. The movement is an exercise of control! As you use the core muscles, including glutes, to lift and control the weight of your legs, you focus on opening and lengthening the spine
By slowly stretching the spine and controlling the move to avoid swinging the legs over or collapsing the spine back into the mat, you build a stronger, more flexible back and improve your posture.
One must avoid the tendency to to use momentum to fling the legs over and the movement should not be done until you can lower your legs without dropping them. Avoid this movement if you have any neck issues.
Enjoy Day 3 of this celebration!