30 min standing focus class: using a band for alignment and to challenge the core.
Standing Only 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 in the standing position only (no floor sections).
Pilates – Week 170a – Copt Point
Outdoor special. Standing 30 min focus class using hand weights.
Pilates – Week 159a – Fuerteventura
30 min standing focus class from Fuerteventura for the sides of the body.
Pilates – Week 156
Whole body fascia release, stretch and relaxation.
Pilates – Week 153a
30 min focus class: standing mobility, stability and balance.
Pilates – Week 149
Standing strength, balance, stabilisation, and coordination.
Pilates – Week 140 – Coastal Park
Outdoor special: Standing leg class.
Pilates – Week 139a – Florida
30 min standing focus class from Florida, using hand weights.
Pilates – Week 132a – Fuerteventura
20 min focus class from Fuerteventura: Standing mobility.
Pilates – Week 128a
20 min focus class: Standing Mobility.
Pilates – Week 128b
20 min focus class: Trigger Point Ball Release.
Pilates – Week 128c
20 min focus class: Whole body stretch.
Pilates – Week 118a – Brittany
30 min focus class from Brittany: Standing leg strengthening and balance.
Pilates – Week 116
Standing leg work. juggling for coordination and balance. Relaxation.
Pilates – Week 115a
30 min focus class: Standing upper body mobility, and foot strength, release and stretch.
Pilates – Week 109a
30 min standing focus class: Adding resistance to the legs, arms, wrists, shoulders and back using hand weights.
Pilates – Week 105a
30 min focus class: Standing leg work for strength and balance.
Pilates – Week 090a – Park
30 min standing focus class: Adding resistance to the arms, wrists, shoulders and back using hand weights.
Pilates – Week 075a
30 min focus class: Standing leg and waist strengthening.
Pilates – Week 069a
30 min focus class: Standing leg mobility and strength.
Pilates – Week 066a
30 min focus class: Standing strength and balance.
Pilates – Week 057a
30 min focus class: Balance and leg strength.
Pilates – Week 035a
30 min focus class: The Backward Chain, standing.
