Outdoor special. Two 30 min focus classes using hand weights: standing and floor-based.
Weights, Bands and Rollers 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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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.
Pilates classes designed for extra resistance using hand weights or exercise bands. (Food tins or small water bottles can be used instead of weights.) Plus classes using a foam roller (or rolled up towel) to further challenge balance and stability.
Pilates – Week 166 – Coastal Park
Outdoor special. Adding resistance to the arms, shoulders and back using weights/bands.
Pilates – Week 163
Using a band to help with alignment and to add resistance to the arms and legs.
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 146
Adding resistance to your arms, wrists and back using hand weights.
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 131 – Fuerteventura
Special from Fuerteventura. Using a band for alignment and extra resistance to the arms and legs and core.
Pilates – Week 130
Hand weights for arms, wrists and back. challenging core muscles.
Pilates – Week 127
Adding resistance to the arms, wrists, shoulders and back using hand weights.
Pilates – Week 120
Band work for alignment, and resistance to arms and legs to challenge the core.
Pilates – Week 109
Two 30 min focus classes optionally using hand weights: 1) standing; 2) on the floor.
Pilates – Week 108
Whole body approach using a band to challenge and provide feedback.
Pilates – Week 107
Floor work with a roller for the whole body.
Pilates – Week 105
Two 30 min focus classes: 1) Standing leg work; 2) Advanced abdominals.
Pilates – Week 100
Weights work for upper back, shoulders and chest. Coordination and balance using weights.
Pilates – Week 093
Weights work upper back, shoulders, chest, and to challenge core muscles.
Pilates – Week 090
Two 30 min focus classes using hand weights (or tins/bottles): 1) Standing; 2) Floor-based.
Pilates – Week 085
Band work to increase resistance and challenge the core muscles of the front and back. Back mobility.
Pilates – Week 081
Using hand weights to add resistance to arms, wrists and back.
Pilates – Week 074
Adding resistance to the arms, wrists, shoulders and back using hand weights.
Pilates – Week 071
Arms, wrists and back using DIY hand weights, plus core muscles.