The 3-session course is aimed at those who have done some Pilates in the past, but have let their Pilates lapse. It may be the New Year that has re-awakened your interest in Pilates, or just that you want to get fitter and suppler again. Perhaps you just haven’t done Pilates for a few of …
This 5-day course is designed to help free tight hips and reduce back pain. The sessions are approximately 15 minutes long, so they can easily be fitted in to a busy day. Although you should start to feel some benefits at the end of the first 5-days, you will experience better results if you repeat …
Whilst this new 5-day Pilates workout is aimed at horse-riders, the course is suitable for anyone who has tight hips and/or hamstrings, or a weak core and wants to improve their balance and posture. No previous Pilates experience is necessary, although those new to Pilates may find some of the exercises challenging, so some easier …
Aimed at Intermediate level students, June’s 5 day workout focuses on the upper back, arms and shoulders as well as increasing the number of reps of several of the exercises to help improve your stamina. Although the emphasis is on the upper body, this course will provide a fun whole body workout. Around 71 mins …
This 5-Day Rider’s Workout focuses on the 4 main “problem areas” for horse riders. The core (abdominals, obliques, lower back and glutes), tight or uneven hips, tight hamstrings, and finally the shoulders and upper back. Done daily, you will start to see a difference in both your posture and the way you can move your …
By now we have all heard that Pilates is really good for us. When done regularly the benefits of Pilates are numerous, including strengthening our core muscles, which in turn helps our back to become stronger. In addition Pilates teaches us body awareness, makes us more supple and can help reduce postural related pain. What …
A simple and effective 5-day workout that is suitable for all levels. Do a class every day for 5 days, or repeat the series each week, for 4 weeks, to really see a difference. The classes are kept short, around 15 minutes or so, so that you can find the time to fit a workout …
These classes cover abdominal and core strength, boosting energy, increasing flexibility, improving posture, and finally strengthening and toning the body. The daily workouts are designed to help you: build lean muscles & increase strength reduce tension improve flexibility & posture increase your energy levels If you make the effort, practicing Pilates for just 15 minutes …
A number of my students have told me how much they like the format of the 5-Day Challenges that I run periodically. It is so often really hard to justify the time you need to spend on yourself for a half an hour or more Pilates workout. Busy lives, work, horses, husbands, dogs, children or …
This short workout concentrates on the wonderful Side Clam, or Clamshell exercise and not only shows the basic version, but a number of variations to “up” the challenge and keep things interesting Named for the way your legs and hips resemble a clamshell when performing the movement, this exercise not only strengthens your buttocks, hips …
Do you struggle with side plank? If so, you aren’t alone, it is like Marmite for many Pilates’ students, but the benefits of doing side plank are huge. These include the following: It strengthens three muscle groups at once. To keep you stabilized in a side plank position, the muscles in your shoulders, hips, and …
Side Plank is a full body exercise, and you’ll work your entire body just by holding a static side plank for 10 seconds – no matter what version (bent knee, top leg straight, or both legs straight) you are doing. Side Plank is like the Marmite of Pilates, but the benefits of side plank are …
Do you struggle with side plank? If so, you aren’t alone, it is like Marmite for many Pilates’ students, but the benefits of doing side plank are huge. These include the following: It strengthens three muscle groups at once. To keep you stabilized in a side plank position, the muscles in your shoulders, hips, and …
The 3 basic principles that we need in order to ride well are the same as those required for Pilates, correct posture, spinal alignment and a strong core. These 3 key components combine together not only to create a healthier body for the rider, but also to promote better balance and security in the saddle …
This complete body half hour workout is suitable for advanced beginners or those of intermediate level. Most of the movements are not too difficult so anyone who has been doing Pilates for sometime, or who is reasonably fit should be able to manage most of the exercises. In addition to working on our posture, bottom …
Designed to increase your core strength, help you become suppler and to create a better body awareness, this 7 day Body Reset course is suitable for all levels – whether you are new to Pilates or an old hand. Each session is around 20 minutes long, so can easily be fitted in to a busy …
This 5-session course is a great way to re-introduce yourself to Pilates after a break, whether because of a holiday or an injury. The sessions are short (average duration 15 minutes) so you can easily fit them in to a busy day. Pilates is known for helping people develop both strength and flexibility and this …
Plantar Fasciitis is one the most common cause of heel pain. There are a variety of reasons why you might get Plantar Fasciitis but tight hamstrings, calves or Achilles tendon are major contributors. Rolling a tennis ball under the foot can certainly help relieve the pain, as can a number of Pilates exercises that help …
This half hour whole body workout is suitable for most people, and whilst some of the exercises are more demanding than others, you can always modify if necessary. The class starts with some upper body exercises that can be done either standing (as shown) or if preferred, whilst sitting in a hard chair. We then …
This one hour workout, taken from one of our LIVE Intermediate Zoom classes provides a serious challenge to most people working at Intermediate level. However as an on-demand course you can take the class at your own pace, stopping and starting the video to suit your ability and fitness. If you are relatively new to …