Ken - Session 1 & 2

Ken is a healthy 25 y/o PhD student who wants to learn as much Pilates as he can before returning to US for his study, so that he can maintain his fitness by doing Pilates on mat amidst his busy schedule. He has no medical or joint issue, and he played water polo and trained in gym.

Ken scored very well in fitness screening. Overall he has good arm and leg strength and excellent body awareness. He has good shoulder and adductor flexibility, but hamstrings are tight (scoring 1.5 in long sit). His thoracic spine and chest are stiff, thus restricting his lateral breathing and articulation in the thoracic spine. His rib cage flares when lying supine in neutral spine. Core control and dynamic stability can be improved, which will in turn help to reduce over-recruitment of hip flexors. Right dominance and lateral chain of lower extremities are much stronger than the medial.

Main Fitness Goals:

1. Learn to do as many Pilates mat repertoires he can correctly.
2. Reduce tightness in hamstrings, hip flexors, pectorals, thoracic spine.
3. Strengthen core (abs & lumbar spine).
4. Achieve overall muscle balance.

Click here for the summary of exercises done in session 1 & 2.