This three session course provides three challenging workouts focusing first on the spine and core, then on the back and finally on the legs, butt and core. Around 52 mins of video instruction. £10 If you’ve already already purchased this course or have an active subscription you can access your course here
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This five session course looks at refining the Pilates movements in preparation of tackling more advanced movements. In this course we target common problem areas such as the back, core, hips and the legs as well as looking at some stretches. A really balanced workout needs to include some exercises from each of these sessions.
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Many people and in particular, many horse riders and cyclists, moan about having tight hips. That makes sense, as spending a lot of time sitting means the hip flexors stay in a shortened position for longer than they should. Constricting the muscles in this way can make the hip flexors extremely tight, especially if the
Many people and in particular, many horse riders and cyclists, moan about having tight hips. That makes sense, as spending a lot of time sitting means the hip flexors stay in a shortened position for longer than they should. Constricting the muscles in this way can make the hip flexors extremely tight, especially if the
Many people and in particular, many horse riders and cyclists, moan about having tight hips. That makes sense, as spending a lot of time sitting means the hip flexors stay in a shortened position for longer than they should. Constricting the muscles in this way can make the hip flexors extremely tight, especially if the
Please watch this video BEFORE starting any of the courses offered on this site, particularly if you haven’t done Pilates before, or haven’t been to a Pilates’ class for a long time. This short introductory video takes a quick look at the three foundations of Pilates – Alignment, Breathing and Core. It explains how to
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I remember as a child thinking that being told that you had good hands as a rider was the ultimate compliment. It was certainly something I dreamed of being told. Of course, as riders we all want good hands, I mean who wants to be told that their hands are bad or harsh? But what
There are 6 key principles that form the basis for Pilates. Whether you are new to Pilates or have many years of experience these basic principles are the foundation of good practice. If you bear these in mind every time you work out, your practice will become infinitely more effective and over time you will
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There are 6 key principles that form the basis for Pilates. Whether you are new to Pilates or have many years of experience these basic principles are the foundation of good practice. If you bear these in mind every time you work out, your practice will become infinitely more effective and overtime you will find
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Core stability is one of the 6 key principals of Pilates, although that particular term was not originally used by Joseph Pilates himself – who tended to use the word the “powerhouse” to describe the corset of muscles around the waist that supports the spine. Basically all movement in Pilates flows from a strong centre
Core stability is one of the 6 key principals of Pilates, although that particular term was not originally used by Joseph Pilates himself – who tended to use the word the “powerhouse” to describe the corset of muscles around the waist that supports the spine. In this session we look at a variety of exercises
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The Plank in all its variations is a great all round body workout. This class can be broken down into short sessions doing just one or two Plank variations at a time, or done as a whole to provide a good challenge. Around 21 mins of video instruction. £5 If you’ve already already purchased this
This series of three sessions looks at how we can start to tone up some of the most common problem areas of the body. From trying to tone the infamous Bingo wings, to making our butt a little perkier. Around 52 mins of video instruction. £10 If you’ve already already purchased this course or have
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Have you ever had difficulty reaching up to the top shelf or had pain in your shoulder or upper arm when raising your arm to the side or overhead? Shoulder pain or tightness is common, affecting some 18 to 26 per cent of adults. The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints
Have you ever had difficulty reaching up to the top shelf or had pain in your shoulder or upper arm when raising your arm to the side or overhead? Shoulder pain or tightness is common, affecting some 18 to 26 per cent of adults. The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints
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As horse riders we know that a huge emphasis is placed on our body’s alignment. From the moment we have our first riding lesson we will have been told to sit up tall, pull our shoulders back and balance on our seat bones. But what is alignment and why is it so important for our
Lower back pain affects most people at some time in their lives. For some of us, lower back pain is no more than a simple ache that quickly improves, for others however, it can be a much longer-term problem. This video focusses on some Pilates exercises that can help reduce lower back pain. Around 29
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Lower back pain affects most people at some time in their lives. It is thought that as many as 4 out of 5 of us will experience it to a greater or lesser extent at some point. In fact, such a large number of people need lower back pain relief that it accounts for a
This 7 session course focuses on a different part of your body in five of the sessions and then looks at developing strength and stamina in the final two sessions. The course covers the key areas of the importance to riders, the core, the hips, the back, the legs and butt and finally the shoulders.
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If you suffer from hip pain, Pilates is an excellent way to remedy discomfort. The pain is often caused by issues with nearby muscles, ligaments or tendons, although hip pain can also be referred from the lower back. While it may be tempting to keep the area immobile, regularly practicing Pilates can decrease pain significantly.
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