Playing around with a few new flows today and taking clients through some upper body work! Don’t worry, we did plenty of lower body too! 🤪
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The Spine Stretch, such a great stretch for the body. Repeat 6-8 times. Give it a go and let me know how you get on! #pilatesnorthwales #pilateswrexham #pilatesforspinehealth #wrexhampilates #chesterpilates #wrexhambusiness #pilatesforlife #spinestretch #spinestretchforward
I call this ‘Superman’ but you may have heard bird dog 🐕 or table top.
Tips :
➡️Start in a 4 point kneeling position, heel of hands under shoulders, knees underneath the hips
➡️Inhale to prepare, exhale on the exertion
➡️slide one leg out behind you and take the opposite arm out in front as if you’re shaking someone’s hand
➡️Maintain a still and stable spine and pelvis ( a solid abdominal connection helps with this)
➡️ Keep the crown of the head reaching forwards
➡️ Repeat on the other side, alternating sides 8 times
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Played around this week with some different variations. This first one feels a lot harder when in quadriped position instead of standing, mainly working abductors but also lots of core and upper body engagement. Added some cheeky press ups at the end . #wrexhampilates #wrexhampilatesreformer #wrexhamfitness #wrexhambusiness #pilateslovers #chesterpilates #chesterpilatesclasses #chesterreformerpilates #chesterreformer #chesterbusiness #pilatesforlife
As many of you know, I love the reformer, however not everyone has access to one. The beauty of Pilates is that there is so much that can be done on the Mat. Here’s an example, 3 side lying exercises that can be done on the reformer and the Mat, aim for 8-10 reps of each exercise on each side, keeping the hips stacked one on top of the other and the waist slightly lifted. You could hold a resistance band around the top foot when doing these on the Mat. Watch out for Simba photobombing!! Also, how nice is it to be exercising outdoors!! 🙈🐶 #pilates #pilatesreformer #pilatesreformerexercises #pilatesreformertomat #chesterpilates #chesterpilatesreformer #wrexhampilates #pilateslove
Definitely a favourite for many!! #pilates #pilatesnorthwales #chesterpilates #pilatesforbacks #wrexhampilates #wrexhampilatesclasses #chesterfitnessclasses #movement #backexercises #backextension #favourite
As requested, a few exercises to help support the knees, maybe they feel a bit stiff and achy. All of these exercises are great for strengthening and stretching out the muscles that support the knee as well as focusing on the correct alignment and tracking of the knee. Try 8-10 reps for each one, 15-30 seconds for the hamstring and ITB stretch. #pilatesforkneehealth #pilatesforknees #northwalespilates #chesterpilates #wrexhampilates #wrexhampilatesclasses #chestersmallbusiness #wrexhambusiness #wrexhambusinessowner
Own exercise complete today, consisted of some work on the reformer and then a 5 mile run including running up Cox lane… we have a love hate relationship! Reformer felt good afterwards to stretch and strengthen the hamstrings and hip flexors as well as a play around with some other exercises. #wrexhamreformerpilates #chesterreformer #chesterreformerpilates #getoutdoors #northwalesfitness #wrexhambusiness #wrexhambusinessowner #chesterbusinesses #pilates #pilateslovers #fitnessforeveryone
Sit to stand challenge… can you stand up without using your hands? Martha’s is a lot prettier than mine! Go on, send me your vid!#familyfitness #familyfit #chesterfit #pilatesflexibilty #pilatesnorthwales #pilateschester #pilateswrexham #pilatescheshire
Let’s go skiing! Pilates reformer is perfect for getting ‘ski’ ready as it really targets those deep stabilising muscles as well as working the obliques and finding balance through the whole body. We started our session this morning with footwork and included a little ‘ski’ set. #northwalespilates #chesterreformer #chesterreformerpilates #chesterreformerpilatesstudio #wrexhampilates #wrexhamfitness #wrexhamfit #chestersmallbusiness
We used the Thera bands this morning to focus on some upper body work but we also made sure we did some mobilisation work too! Well done everyone, some toughies in today! #northwalespilates #chester #chesterpilates #chesterpilatesclasses #wrexhampilates #wrexhampilatesclasses #fitfamily #pilatescheshire #chestermums #chestersmallbusiness
