Struggling with the Roll Over on the Mat? You’re not alone. In this deep dive, Lesley Logan from OnlinePilatesClasses.com (OPC) breaks down everything you need to understand this advanced Pilates exercise—who it’s for, how to build up to it and what to avoid.
This video connects Roll Over to the foundational exercises that prepare your body for success, including Hundred, Roll Up, Rolling Like a Ball, Open Leg Rocker, Single Leg Circles and Jackknife. You’ll learn how these movements work together to help you go upside down with control and confidence.
Lesley also explains how Roll Over combines elements from multiple exercises—like the balance from Rolling Like a Ball, the leg control from Single Leg Circles and the strength and coordination found in Open Leg Rocker and Jackknife.
You’ll discover:
➤ When to include (or skip) Roll Over in your practice
➤ How to build strength safely using Roll Up, Rolling Like a Ball, Open Leg Rocker and Single Leg Circles
➤ Common mistakes like using momentum, dropping into your neck, or over-stretching
➤ Helpful prep work using Jackknife, Leg Springs, Airplane, Stomach Massage and Arm Springs
➤ How tools like the Spine Corrector can support your progress
Whether you’re working toward your first Roll Over or improving your form, this video will help you move with more control, strength and confidence in your Pilates practice.
👭Practice with us for 40 Days for $40 (Claim this YouTube Promo): https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/youtube
📱Download the app: https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/app
⚙️ Looking at equipment? Here's what I love https://opc.me/perks
🎶 Pilates Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CsSj9MBM5j6tfLINoQzLf?si=fba10d66fce7489d
𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐰-𝐓𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐐&𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐧!
🎙️Be It Till You See It podcast: https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/
🔥Grow Your Fitness Business: https://profitablepilates.com
💋Thanks for subscribing!
— Lesley Logan
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🔥 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:
01. The Original 34 Classical Pilates Mat Exercises ➤ https://youtu.be/NGiqd_7O-Tk
02. 8 Beginner Pilates Mistakes You Must Avoid ➤ https://youtu.be/lCjkcjxCQlw
💙 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 💙
📲 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opc.pilates/
📲 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinepilatesclasses
📲 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onlinepilatesclasses
📲 Follow on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/onlinepilatesclasses/
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒:
We believe movement is life and is core to our mental and physical health, and Pilates is one of the best practices for all stages of life. We’re all so busy, but you DESERVE to make time FOR YOU, to have fun, and to move with a community that supports your goals. Welcome to the Pilates way of life.
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍:
Lesley Logan, a 2nd generation certified Pilates teacher, breathwork, habits and mindset coach, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com, the first free online catalog of Pilates exercise tutorial videos, where you can also find weekly Pilates classes and workshops. Teaching Pilates since 2008, she has run multiple studios, has trained hundreds of people to become teachers themselves and has taught thousands of students around the world. When not teaching from her studio in Las Vegas, Lesley she’s hosting her podcast Be It Till You See it or traveling the world leading Pilates retreats. For my full story go here: https://lesleylogan.co/about-lesley/
🔥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
00:00 Quick Intro
01:23 What is Roll Over in Pilates?
02:19 Is Roll Over Right for You?
03:06 What You Need Before You Try It
06:53 What should the Roll Over Feel Like?
08:19 Common Mistakes to Avoid
10:23 Easier Ways to Build Up to It
12:01 Tips for Practicing Roll Over Well
13:18 Summing up and Celebrate
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⚠️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:
By watching this video, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, which you can read here https://opc.me/tc
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This video connects Roll Over to the foundational exercises that prepare your body for success, including Hundred, Roll Up, Rolling Like a Ball, Open Leg Rocker, Single Leg Circles and Jackknife. You’ll learn how these movements work together to help you go upside down with control and confidence.
Lesley also explains how Roll Over combines elements from multiple exercises—like the balance from Rolling Like a Ball, the leg control from Single Leg Circles and the strength and coordination found in Open Leg Rocker and Jackknife.
You’ll discover:
➤ When to include (or skip) Roll Over in your practice
➤ How to build strength safely using Roll Up, Rolling Like a Ball, Open Leg Rocker and Single Leg Circles
➤ Common mistakes like using momentum, dropping into your neck, or over-stretching
➤ Helpful prep work using Jackknife, Leg Springs, Airplane, Stomach Massage and Arm Springs
➤ How tools like the Spine Corrector can support your progress
Whether you’re working toward your first Roll Over or improving your form, this video will help you move with more control, strength and confidence in your Pilates practice.
👭Practice with us for 40 Days for $40 (Claim this YouTube Promo): https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/youtube
📱Download the app: https://onlinepilatesclasses.com/app
⚙️ Looking at equipment? Here's what I love https://opc.me/perks
🎶 Pilates Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CsSj9MBM5j6tfLINoQzLf?si=fba10d66fce7489d
𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐇𝐨𝐰-𝐓𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐐&𝐀 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐧!
🎙️Be It Till You See It podcast: https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/
🔥Grow Your Fitness Business: https://profitablepilates.com
💋Thanks for subscribing!
— Lesley Logan
------------------------
🔥 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:
01. The Original 34 Classical Pilates Mat Exercises ➤ https://youtu.be/NGiqd_7O-Tk
02. 8 Beginner Pilates Mistakes You Must Avoid ➤ https://youtu.be/lCjkcjxCQlw
💙 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 💙
📲 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opc.pilates/
📲 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinepilatesclasses
📲 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onlinepilatesclasses
📲 Follow on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/onlinepilatesclasses/
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒:
We believe movement is life and is core to our mental and physical health, and Pilates is one of the best practices for all stages of life. We’re all so busy, but you DESERVE to make time FOR YOU, to have fun, and to move with a community that supports your goals. Welcome to the Pilates way of life.
𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍:
Lesley Logan, a 2nd generation certified Pilates teacher, breathwork, habits and mindset coach, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com, the first free online catalog of Pilates exercise tutorial videos, where you can also find weekly Pilates classes and workshops. Teaching Pilates since 2008, she has run multiple studios, has trained hundreds of people to become teachers themselves and has taught thousands of students around the world. When not teaching from her studio in Las Vegas, Lesley she’s hosting her podcast Be It Till You See it or traveling the world leading Pilates retreats. For my full story go here: https://lesleylogan.co/about-lesley/
🔥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
00:00 Quick Intro
01:23 What is Roll Over in Pilates?
02:19 Is Roll Over Right for You?
03:06 What You Need Before You Try It
06:53 What should the Roll Over Feel Like?
08:19 Common Mistakes to Avoid
10:23 Easier Ways to Build Up to It
12:01 Tips for Practicing Roll Over Well
13:18 Summing up and Celebrate
==============================================
Some of the links in this description are “affiliate links”, a link with a special tracking code. This means if you click on an affiliate link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, we only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our readers. By using the affiliate links, you are helping support our Website, and we genuinely appreciate your support.
==============================================
⚠️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:
By watching this video, you agree to our Terms and Conditions, which you can read here https://opc.me/tc
#rolloverpilates #pilatesrollover #pilatesmat #pilatesexercise #pilatesforbeginners #pilatesbalance #rollinglikeaball #openlegrocker #singlelegcircles #jackknifepilates #rolluppilates #hundredpilates #pilatestechnique #pilatesmistakes #pilatestips #pilatestraining #pilatespractice #onlinepilatesclasses #lesleylogan