Reflect and relax Pilates class Easier classes

Gentle Pilates class to help you relax

Relax and reflect with this calming Pilates class

This short class is designed to help you relax and open out through our chest and spine.

We go back to basics in this class, focusing on our breathing and expanding our ribcage.

We can often feel a lot of tension and tightness through our upper body and necks so we start by stretching these out on the mat.

We continue to mobilise our spines and engage our core with bridging and opposite arm and leg movements. Throughout the class we continue to anchor back to our breathing and relax through our upper body.

This is an easy Pilates class that can be used individually to relax and de-stress or as a way to warm down after a more intense Pilates workout or other activity. I hope you like it.

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Runners cool down stretches Easier classes

Cool down for runners

Short series of stretches for cooling down after a run

This is a short class designed to help your body cool down after a run or to do as a separate activity to compliment your training to maintain muscle length and flexibility which is important for runners. In this class we focus on stretching the main muscle groups in our legs used in running.

We start the class in standing stretching out our calf muscles. Then rolling down to mobilise our spines into a downward dog position. We then stretch out our hip flexors which often get tight for runners and our quadriceps muscles in a kneeling position. We move down onto our mats to stretch out our glute and piriformis muscle in a ‘pigeon pose’ position. We then stretch out our backs and toes in a child pose position. Finishing stretching our hamstrings with a roll down movement.

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Pre run Pilates workout Easier classes

Pilates for runners – pre-run workout

Running is an intensive activity, make sure you warm up properly!

Pilates for runners

This 10 minute Pilates-based programme helps you to stretch and strengthen your core running muscles to help avoid injury.

Vicky takes you through some stretching exercises to warm muscles up in advance of a jog or similar activity.

Stretch and strengthen

You can also run through this 10 minute work out to help build flexibility and strengthen muscles needed for more intensive exercise.

Quick Pilates workout

We hope you enjoy this short workout. If you are interested in more Pilates for runners or looking for something more challenging. You can search all our classes. Enjoy. 🙂

If you have any questions about this or other Pilates videos on our site, or Pilates as a whole, write them below and we will endeavour to get back to you. Thanks for stopping by.

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Stretching Pilates class Half hour Pilates classes

Stretching and lengthening Pilates class

Feel two inches taller with this stretching and lengthening Pilates class

Pilates class utilising multiple stretching and lengthening movements.

We start the class in sitting gently stretching and opening up through our neck and upper body.

We then move down onto the mat onto our backs to challenge our core control and pelvic stability with some great lengthening movements like a double leg stretch. We then stretch out our glute and hamstrings muscles on our backs.

We move onto our sides to work our glutes with a clam movement before opening out through our chests and upper back with an arm opening movement.

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simple pilates workout Easier classes

Simple Pilates workout

Great Pilates class for beginners or those looking for a slightly easier workout

New to Pilates or fancy an easier workout? Then this is the class for you! This class may also be of benefit to those of you with lower back pain.

This class focuses on some key Pilates moves to engage your core and pelvic floor muscles.

The class starts in sitting, warming up with some simple stretches. We then move down onto our backs to challenge and engage our core and pelvic floor further.

The class then progresses to moving onto our sides to challenge our glute muscles with a clam exercise before warming down with some gentle stretches.

Let us know how you get on in the comments below 🙂

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Relaxing PIlates class to help you unwind Easier classes

Relaxing Pilates class to help you unwind

Enjoy this relaxed class designed to gently work your body and stretch your muscles. Ideal after a tiring or stressful day or before bed to help switch off and relax.

This class will gently engage your core muscles and glutes as well as take you through some gentle mobility movement through your spine.

Let us know if this Pilates class helped you to unwind in the comments below

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Pilates live - post workPilates workout Pilates classes

Short post-work Pilates workout

Short series ideal for de-stressing after work.

This medium intensity mat-based class includes several stretches and exercises designed gently loosen your back and upper body.

The class also looks to work your stomach and core through a series of moves that mobilise your arms and legs (and test a coordination a little too 🙂 ).

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Easier classes

Upper body stretch and strengthening

In this short class we focus on our upper bodies. This is a quick Pilates workout that mixes a strengthening with a great deal of stretching. Ideal for after work to de-stress.

The class begins with some upper spine movements and stretches before moving into four point kneeling to stretch with cat stretch and challenge our muscles with some press ups. Finishing with a series of arm and back stretches.

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