Intermediate Mat Purpose

Question 1

The One Hundred Purpose

Answer 1

Enhance circulation
Strengthen core, rectus abdominis, quads, glutes, delts, neck flexors

Question 2

The Spine Stretch purpose

Answer 2

Stretch spinal erectors, hamstrings, calf muscles
Strengthen trunk flexors/extensors
Improve segmental control of spine

Question 3

The Saw purpose

Answer 3

Stretch spine and hamstrings
Improve thoracic spine mobility
Strengthen obliques

Question 4

The Side Kick purpose

Answer 4

Strengthen core
Stretch+strengthen hip flexors/extensors and ankle flexors/extensors

Question 5

The Leg Pull Prone purpose

Answer 5

Strengthen core, lumbar and upper body

Question 6

One Leg Kick purpose

Answer 6

Strengthen hip flexors, hamstrings and shoulders

Question 7

The Shoulder Bridge purpose

Answer 7

Strengthen glutes, hip flexors/extensors and core muscles stabilising pelvis

Question 8

One Leg Stretch purpose

Answer 8

Strengthens core, lumbar, rectus abdominis, neck flexors and knee extensors.
Stretches hip flexors and glutes.

Question 9

The Scissors purpose

Answer 9

Strengthens core and lumbar spine
Stretch hamstrings

Question 10

The Seal purpose

Answer 10

Spinal mobility
Strengthen core, rectus abdominis and obliques

Question 11

Double Leg Stretch purpose

Answer 11

Improve co ordination
Strengthen core, rectus abdominis, quads and glutes

Question 12

The Side Bend purpose

Answer 12

Core, oblique and upper body strength

Question 13

One Leg Circle purpose

Answer 13

Hip joint mobility
Core stability
Strengthen hip flexors, adductors and abductors