Advanced Classes

PILATES EQUIPMENT FOR SALE (Click here to learn more.)

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):

 

Pilates Equipment For Sale

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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.

More complex and challenging Pilates classes for those with a greater degree of experience and fitness.

If you are uncertain whether or not you should participate in any of these classes, please ask Jane beforehand.

Pilates – Week 181

Power Pilates: balance, stability, strength and coordination.

Pilates – Week 180 – Cayman Islands

Special from the Cayman Islands. The backward chain. Abs strength, mobility and coordination.

Pilates – Week 170a – Copt Point

Outdoor special. Standing 30 min focus class using hand weights.

Pilates – Week 158 – Fuerteventura

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

Pilates – Week 152

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

Pilates – Week 145 – Loire

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

Pilates – Week 126

Pilates flow with balance and coordination. Floor work progressions to challenge the core.

Pilates – Week 105b

30 min focus class: Floor-based advanced abdominals.

Pilates – Week 066a

30 min focus class: Standing strength and balance.

Pilates – Week 052b

30 min focus class: Back Strength, Mobility and Flexibility.