Body & Core Pilates

Pilates instructor. Mat based group classes, workplace and private sessions. Live weekly online classes alongside over 275 online video workouts

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Just in case you haven’t heard - we have taken the classes online and added a workout library to access anytime!

https://t.co/Dosa0AJ1D6.

https://t.co/aS2iDmPAbv

[Body & Core Pilates @BandCPilates]

Ever wanted to give Pilates a try? A couple of free online classes to get a taste of it and see if it is for you.

https://t.co/aHvnnb2FuL

[Body & Core Pilates @BandCPilates]

Launch of the new website with an updated Member Zone providing easy access to all the online classes.

Details of the new Face to Face classes launch in January are also on here. Enjoy and get in touch if you would like to know more!

https://t.co/WoLk2PyKc2
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Day 27 & 28 March Matness: Boomerang and Seal/Crab

Boomerang:
https://t.co/iHOR6uva54

Seal / Crab:
https://t.co/zTDsZDFll3

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Day 24, 25 & 26 March Matness - Leg Pull Front & Back and then working into the obliques.

Leg Pull - Working the whole body

https://t.co/3jIb6r1ldC

Side Kick Kneeling - Working into the obliques

https://t.co/aoqyE9CgIJ

Side Bend:
https://t.co/W2AHHuEs8r

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Day 23 March Matness: Swimming
Excellent for working the back of the body and for lengthening out the spine while correcting any imbalances. Remember to lift abdominals up and away from the mat to keep your core engaged as you ‘swim’ 🏊🏻‍♀️ !
https://t.co/Jt3Pj6Oa7F

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Day 22 March Matness - The Teaser
Hope your week is off to a great start! Here is one of the most recognisable Pilates exercises and a great one to come back to and check your progress 😊

https://t.co/vBYbHIRdE9

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Next instalment of the matwork exercises:

Day 20 - Side Kick
https://t.co/cjKqL1nllq

Day 21 - Hip Twist with Straight Arms
https://t.co/t2K6NDb19E

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Day 18 & 19 March Matness: Spine Twist and Jack Knife

Spine Twist: Sit up tall, squeeze your legs together and rotate from the waist.
https://t.co/2HfpS0pLb9

Jack Knife: One to work up to!
https://t.co/zsCCBuWl0p

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Day 16 & 17 of March Matness:

Scissors and Bicycle

https://t.co/FMzPUHrxGJ

Shoulder Bridge

Halfway through the repertoire and it’s a great one for the spine, strengthening hamstrings and glutes as well as a lovely stretch for the front of the body!
https://t.co/MeJoEB3nuD

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Day 15 March Matness: Neck Pull

It’s Monday again though and time to get back into it with the Neck Pull. A challenging one but definitely not as nasty as the name would suggest 😱.

https://t.co/uZTtom4y1O

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Day 11 12 of March Matness:

Single & Double Leg Stretch: A full body workout that improves posture, increases upper back strength, stretches out the quads and chest and also works the glutes and back chain of muscles.

https://t.co/YWqdKnCwAm

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Day 11 - March Matness

Swan Dive: Rock into the weekend with the Swan Dive! A great way to stretch out the front of the body including hip flexors and abdominal plus the added benefit of aiding digestion.

https://t.co/6npdOFwAnd

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Day 10 March Matness: The Saw

On of my absolutes favourites - a chance to stretch out the spine, lengthen the hamstrings and work into the obliques.

https://t.co/NwOg8hSoSV

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Day 9 of March Matness:

Cork Screw: Work into the obliques as you strengthen the hip flexors and stretch out your lower back. Squeeze inner thighs together to work the adductors. Place hands under pelvis or bend legs to modify.
https://t.co/xDeViiaehL

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Catching up on Day 8 of March Matness:
Open Leg Rocker: Challenge your balance, work on spinal mobility & hamstring flexibility as well as abdominal strength. Bend legs or only lengthen 1 leg at a time if you need to build up to the full movement
https://t.co/vhscmzrhZZ

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Day 7 March Matness: Spine Stretch
A lovely one for the spine and hamstrings. Think about lifting up out of your waist & scooping in the abs as you reach forward. Bend your knees if you have tight hamstrings 👍
https://t.co/HFd172aj8Z

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Day 5 & 6 of March Matness: Rolling Like A Ball and Single / Double Leg Stretch
Both fantastic exercises for your body. Modify as required and have fun while you work!
Rolling Like A Ball: https://t.co/riwWptMGJ5
Single / Double Leg Stretch: https://t.co/lsAspyzeJS

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Day 4 March Matness: One Leg Circle
Aim is pelvic stability using your core control. Anchor everything else to the mat as you circle your leg from the hip.

https://t.co/zIcbLA4yH8

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March Matness Day 3: The Rollover
Not for everyone but as always there are modifications! It’s all about gaining mobility in your spine, improving abdominal strength & control while giving your hamstrings a good stretch.

https://t.co/830EHbRUaZ

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Day 2 of March Matness - The Roll Up

Rolling down with control is just as important as the rolling up part!

This can be a very tricky one depending not only on core strength but also flexibility, bone length, spinal mobility etc.

https://t.co/mzvJJQ4EPA