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If we are talking about the Full Range Atlas Sit-Ups or the Atlas Sit-Up/Knee Ups then I am about 2 to 3 inches away from the knees. Flexibility remains an issue for me. I can perform the Full Range Atlas Leg Raises and touch my toes to the floor without shoes.
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You are just the opposite from me. I can do the situps, but have to work at the full range leg raises. Although, on the sit-up I am not touching my nose to my knees yet. I touch my elbows to my knees. I am not sure I am really built for nose to knees. But, who knows? The more I do this stuff the more I do things I never thought possible.
I did not intend to seem like I was implying you were criticizing Transformetrics. Pilates is an interesting exercise form and I agree that there are common roots. Personally,I get frustrated at the smoke and mirrors that is promoted as fitness advice. I chased the wrong rabbits too many years. I have found that keeping it simple has provided the most benefit and crossover to other forms of exercise.
I agree with John that there will be a slight learning curve in adapting to the Pilates movements again. Re-learning those exercises would be akin to re-learning a martial arts kata that hadn't been practiced in years. Balance, coordination, and fine tuned movement would have to be adapted to again.