Pilates hover exercise
This exercise can be the precurser to a plank. It engages the glutes, core, and deep abdominals. The back has to be straight and the head aligned. It’s harder than it looks to keep the back in line and shoulders down and not curve the back upwards when raising and holding the hover position. . […]
Basic mat pilates rehab with a band for glutes, core and hamstrings strengthening
Lie on your side Tie the band into a loop on one end and attach it around your foot. Pull taut. Lengthen through the top hip. Draw your leg in Then back and straight and bring it back with control. The better the leg position when straightened in line with the body and slightly back, […]
A simple Pilates bridge to engage the glute posterior muscles
Feet hip width apart, Raise your bottom up into bridge,, lift your leg up, making sure you don’t drop your hip. You will see I dropped slightly more on one side than the other as that’s my weaker side at the moment. Try to place your foot down gently. You only need to do 2 […]
Back to pilates rehab exercises
Strengthening the core, glutes and hamstrings. With thanks to @bh_beyondhealth With even the simplest exercise it’s important for the body to be correctly aligned for the exercise to be targeting the muscles properly.
Waking up the glutes
When in rehab after a knee ligaments injury and little or no exercise for weeks- it’s best to get the basic core strength muscles activated before launching back into the same advanced levels of exercise as before. Repetitions increase daily. The instructions are in the video voice-over together with my actions. With thanks to Tessa […]
Physio exercise for rehab
When you have a knee injury, unable to exercise as usual, and you’re hyper-mobile, muscles quickly switch off especially the glute, core and hamstrings. It’s starting over again with the most basic fitness exercises. To kick start muscle memory and functionality, tie a stretchy band knotted at the ends over a door frame, and pull […]
Easter Sunday morning beach ride
Love making my lifestyle clients look and feel their best from inside out
This client is seen here at the start of her weightloss journey after losing about 40lbs and with a new look with makeup and hair by me. You can look and feel your best whatever your bodyshape and size. Message me if you would like me to help you on your journey to being your […]
@dancingonice Me skatng a few years ago in Isle of Wight with @thedanwhiston
Such a lovely man! This was when a few of the Dancing on Ice skaters came to teach a weeks workshop on the
Back to the pilates reformer this week
Great for keeping the body mobile and for strong core and glutes. With core strength the back is supported and the knees will have less issues with tracking or injuries.