Pilates Exercises

Back Extension
You can’t have strong and firm abdominals without a strong and supportive lower back.

The ‘powerhouse’ wraps around your middle and acts as an internal belt. Relax abdominals and notice how your shoulders slump! Want toned arms too? Then this is for you. Read More... 

Glute Bridge
A perky bottom never made any enemies. Those buttocks have no choice, they engage whether they like it or not! Read More... 

Lying Torso Stretch
This is a cooling down stretch. It mobilises the mid -, upper back and shoulders and releases tension in the lower back. It is a favourite for many. Never force the stretch. Your body quickly adapts with some gently encouragement. Read More... 

Oblique Bridge
For most of us a 22 inch waist would look ridiculous it would make our legs look enormous! We can however expect a leaner-looking waistline in a short space of time. Read More...  

Seated Balance
Rather than think “I can’t do THAT!” be mindful and think “I will do that!” maybe not right away but everyone should have a goal to reach. Read More... 

Side Raises
The lengthening effect of this movement will make you feel 6ft tall unless, of course, you are already 6ft 1”! To strengthen the waist and outer thigh stabilising from your ‘powerhouse’ you shouldn’t need to ask but they’re your abdominals. Read More... 

The Hundred
This is Pilates bread and butter without any bread or butter. This one is your foundation to understanding the whole approach. Less is more to encourage activity. For those fantastically strong abdominals and back we do very little. That got you interested didn’t it? Read More... 

The Plank
A favourite of so many! While the plank really targets the abdominal and shoulder stability, you will find that the plank is an excellent way to get a full body challenge. To do the plank properly you have to utilise all the core stabilisation muscles. Nothing is left out including the arms, glutes and legs. Read More...