All Pilates Classes

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Equipment is not essential for Pilates (although a suitable Pilates mat is a very good idea), and all exercises can be performed perfectly well without blocks, exercise bands and balls. Additional equipment can be very helpful though as you progress, enabling a wider variety of exercise variations, including more challenging ones. Some of these I will show you as alternatives in these classes. If you would like to purchase any of the equipment you see me using, please visit our online shop (opens in new tab):

 

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NEW TO MY CLASSES? Click here for general instructions

Introduction

If you haven't already, please first visit our Introduction Page, which contains some important general information you need to know before you first start classes.

Class Sections

As with all my face-to-face classes, this online class has been broken down into four sections*. It is very important that we always warm up before a class, and also to stretch at the end, in order to return our muscles to their original length, so please make sure you carry out both of these sections. Depending on how much time you have though, you can do either the balance work, floor work, or both, but please carry out the sections in the order listed.

- Warmup
- Standing balance work
- Floor work
- Stretches
(* Special 30 minute focus classes will follow bespoke formats.)

Exercise Repetitions

- Complete up to 4-8 repetitions of each exercise in the warmup, and 10-12 repetitions should be sufficient for the standing balance and floor work exercises, but more or less can be completed depending on your level of exerperience or fitness.
- Complete the moves slowly to reduce the use of momentum, keeping full control of your body as you move in both directions.
- Think about your breathing and try to breath out when the body is moving, and in when you stop.
- If any of your joints hurt, do not force the moves, stop and message or call me. Always contact me if you have any questions!

Stretching

- Hold stretches at the full range of movement for 15-30 seconds then release.
- Never 'bounce' a stretch!

OK, so let's begin. First read the guidance notes for a section, then click anywhere on the video below it to start it playing. Once finished, proceed to the next section.

Classes may be taken in any order.

Pilates – Week 171 – Loire

Special from France: Balance, strength, stability, coordination and the core cylinder.

Pilates – Week 170 – Copt Point

Outdoor special. Two 30 min focus classes using hand weights: standing and floor-based.

Pilates – Week 169 – In the Garden

Floor-based class working the abdominals in a variety of positions.

Pilates – Week 168 – Copt Point

Outdoor special! Using a block to practice correct alignment, posture, balance and coordination.

Pilates – Week 167

The muscles down the side of the body and the back.

Pilates – Week 166 – Coastal Park

Outdoor special. Adding resistance to the arms, shoulders and back using weights/bands.

Pilates – Week 165 – Fuerteventura

Special from Fuerteventura. Flow, TP ball release, stretching and relaxation.

Pilates – Week 164

'Power Abs': balance, stability, strength, coordination and the core cylinder.

Pilates – Week 163

Using a band to help with alignment and to add resistance to the arms and legs. 

Pilates – Week 162

Trigger Point ball release, stretch and relaxation.

Pilates – Week 161

Leg work, stability and balance, plus some arm and core work.

Pilates – Week 160 – In the Garden

Back to basics. Back strenth and mobility.

Pilates – Week 159 – Fuerteventura

Two 30 min focus classes from Fuerteventura for the sides of the body: (1) Standing; and (2) Floor-based.

Pilates – Week 158 – Fuerteventura

Special from Fuerteventura. Standing 'Power Pilates' class for the whole body!

Pilates – Week 157

The backward chain – back and pelvis strength and mobility.

Pilates – Week 155

Using a block to practice correct alignment and posture, and to work the core.

Pilates – Week 154

Hand weights to add resistance to all areas, and to challenge the core muscles.

Pilates – Week 153

Two 30 min focus classes: 1) standing mobility, stability and balance; 2) floor based back health.

Pilates – Week 152

Power Pilates! Stability, mobility, balance, strength and coordination plus abs.

Pilates – Week 151 – Madeira

Special from Madeira. 'Back to Basics', abdominals, back strength and mobility.

Pilates – Week 150 – Christmas!

Christmas Special: '12 Pilates Days...', 'Elf on a Shelf', 'Festive Relaxation and Stretches'.

Pilates – Week 149

Standing strength, balance, stabilisation, and coordination.

Pilates – Week 147

'Release, Relax and Revive' - whole body fascia release, stretch and relaxation.

Free

A Short Routine to Memorise – Bonus

Bonus warmup routine for you to memorise.

Pilates – Week 146

Adding resistance to your arms, wrists and back using hand weights.

Pilates – Week 145 – Loire

Special from Pays de la Loire. Advanced class working the abdominal muscles.

Pilates – Week 144 – Coastal Park

Outdoor special. Flow, core strength, muscle and fascia release.

Pilates – Week 143 – Coastal Park

Outdoor special. flowing exercises to release muscles and improve mobility.

Pilates – Week 142 – Coastal Park

Outdoor special: The backward chain - back and pelvis strength and mobility.

Pilates – Week 141

Using a band for alignment, and to add resistance to the arms and legs, and challenge the core.

Pilates – Week 140 – Coastal Park

Outdoor special: Standing leg class.

Pilates – Week 139 – Florida

Two 30 min focus classes from Florida: standing and floor-based weights classes.

Pilates – Week 138 – Florida

Special from Florida. Backward chain, absstrength, back and core mobility. ​

Pilates – Week 137 – Florida

Special from Florida. Back to basics: back health, strength and mobility. The 'Big 3' exercises.

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