Stott Pilates: Core Balance - Level 1

Entirely done using a stability ball, it’s an exceptionally well-cued Pilates series. The ball increases Pilates’ usual range-of-motion while its instability encourages correct form (to maintain balance, you’re absolutely compelled to engage your large and small muscles). P.J. O’Clair’s and Moira Merrithew’s cuing is superb. It’s like they’re right there with you — they seem to know what mistakes you’re probably making and how to avoid them. The program begins with an unusually long warm-up that also teaches the basics of breathing and technique (it could also even be used as a shorter/easier workout on its own).