10 minute abs pilates class Pilates classes

10 minute Abs Pilates workout

Short abdominal challenge

This class is a short but intense 10 minute abdominal challenge based on the mat.

We start the class warming up our spines and abdominal muscles with a bridge movement. We then kick in our oblique muscles with a criss-cross exercise.

We continue to challenge our deep abdominal core and upper abdominals with a one leg stretch movement, adding the additional abdominal prep position into the movement.

We also bring in some lower abdominal work too with a scissors exercises. Finishing the class with some gentle lower back stretches on the mat.

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Full length Pilates mat class Long Pilates classes

Full length Pilates mat class

Tough full length class for an all over workout

In this class we will stretch our spines and strengthening our glutes, core and abdominal muscles. This is a mat based class so no equipment is needed (except for perhaps a mat 🙂 ).

This class begins in a standing position before moving to mat-based exercises on the floor.

There are lots of different options for the exercises shown so always work to a level that suits you – we want you get the most out of the class and importantly enjoy it.

Starting the class in standing we begin by gently stretching through our upper spines, we then challenge our balance in standing with some single leg movements and a balance series.

On our backs on the mat we then start by warming up our hips with a hip twist movement and challenge our core with a bridging movement. We also bring in our upper abdominal and oblique muscles with a criss-cross movement.

Working into four-point kneeling adds some upper body stability challenge to today’s class too with movements such a superman and hip pulses.

Moving onto our sides we then continue to challenge our glute and core muscles further with clam and double leg lift movements. We then finish the class on the mat with some gentle leg stretches on our backs and upper body stretches in sitting.

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bum and thigh pilates workout Half hour Pilates classes

Bum and thigh Pilates workout

This class gives our bottom and thigh muscles a real workout

This is a great class if you are looking to strengthen around your glute muscles and challenge your hip control.

Strengthening your glute muscles helps to support and control the movement around your hip joint as well as acting as key stabilisers around the pelvis.

This class is a 25 minute mat based class working primarily in four-point kneeling and on our sides.

In four-point kneeling we challenge our glute muscles as well as our limbo-pelvic control with exercises including a one leg circle.

On our sides we work our legs and glutes a little more with a clam and side kick movements.

We finish the class with some gentle leg stretches.

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Abs and glutes muscle control Long Pilates classes

Abdominal and glute muscle control Pilates workout

Great Abs and glutes Pilates class

This class is a great workout for your deep abdominal core muscles and glute muscles challenging both the strength and control.

The class begins by warming up in standing with some upper body stretches and some leg and balance control exercises.

Mobilising our spines with some roll down movements before coming down onto the mat and on our backs. On our backs we challenge our pelvic floor and deep abdominal core muscles with scissors and one leg stretch movements. We also practice our bridging exercise.

We then move into sitting to challenge our abdominal muscles further with some roll downs before moving around onto our sides to work on our glute muscle strength with a clam and leg lift movements.

The class then finishes with some nice gentle stretches.

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Resistance band Pilates class Half hour Pilates classes

Resistance band Pilates class

Enjoy this class that adds resistance to some of our favourite movements

This class adds a resistance band to some of the Pilates moves we know well. Using the band adds resistance to the movements. But if you don’t have one you can still enjoy the class and do these movements without it.

The class warms up in standing by working our upper and lower body muscle control. We then move down onto our backs to work our core and hip control, with a one leg stretch and one leg circle movements.

We then move round onto our sides and challenge our hip control and glute muscle strength further. Finishing the class with some gentle stretches.

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Ab strength Pilates class Half hour Pilates classes

Abdominal strength and endurance Pilates class

Pilates abs workout

In this class we work on developing the strength and endurance of our abdominal muscles.

Options for different levels of exercises are given throughout the class so please do go to what you are comfortable with.

We start the class in sitting to warm up and gently mobilise our spines.

Moving onto our backs, engaging our core muscles, we then challenge our abdominal muscles with a one leg stretch exercise. This routine is then followed by waking up our obliques with criss-cross and side bend exercises, before moving on to the Pilates hundreds exercise.

The class then finishes in a sitting position with some gentle stretches.

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pelvic stability Pilates class Easier classes

Four point kneeling pelvic stability Pilates class

Short class working to improve lumbo-pelvic control

Based on the mat in a four-point kneeling position, this is a great short class to work on your lumbo-pelvic control.

Kneeling alternatives

If you are not fan on kneeling then you can try placing a small foam pad (i.e one inch) or something similar under your knees to soften the surface and reduce some of the pressure.

Reducing pressure on your wrists

Also, if you find it difficult on your wrists you can either try with your hands in a fist position or you can come down onto your elbows to do the movements with your legs.

Class exercises

We start by gently mobilising the spine with a cat stretch movement. We the challenge our core and pelvic control with some great exercises in four point kneeling. Finishing the class with some gentle stretches.

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Pilates glutes workout Easier classes

Glute strengthening Pilates class

Enjoy this easy-to-follow glute strengthening class with added hip exercises

In this class we are firing up our glute muscles and working on some hip control.

This mat based class starts in sitting with a few stretches to open up our chests and mobilise through our upper body.

We then work on our sides to engage our glutes and core muscles with side kick and clam movements.

On our backs we then challenge ourselves with some hip control movements including hip twist and one leg circle exercises.

Finishing with some stretches in sitting.

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Pilates for bed time Easier classes

Relaxing bed time stretches

Series of stretches to help you relax and unwind

If you feel stiff after a long day, or find it hard to ‘switch off’ and relax – this short, Pilates-based stretch series may help.

Join Vicky, Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor for this easy 10 minute routine.

This simple series of stretches can be done on a mat or in bed at home to help you relax.

The class includes stretches for your lower back, arms, chest and through your upper spine.

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