Beginners and Mixed Ability

Beginners and Mixed Ability

A selection of lessons at beginner and mixed ability level, some shorter, some longer, to enjoy in your own time!

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Beginners and Mixed Ability
  • 25' - Twist, Twist, Twist the Spine

    A healthy spine is one that moves in all directions and twisting can sometimes feel stuck or a bit sticky. So here's a short workout to help you wring your spine out and make it feel strong and mobile.

  • 15' - Bullet Proof Dodgy Angles

    The focus of this short lesson is on the more precarious angles of the ankles, knees, elbows and wrists where we tend to be weaker and are more likely to injure ourselves. I'm encouraging you to explore the full range of movement of your joints and load them in a variety of angles using either ju...

  • 30' - Stable Base

    Work your feet in order to have strong knees, hips and back! Too often neglected, your feet need to be worked so as to be nicely mobile and reliably stable. You can replace the Balance Pads and Yoga blocks with a folded bath towel and two books.

  • 20' - Look After Your Hands, Wrists and Elbows

    Give your hands, wrists and elbows some attention and love with this short workout. If you suffer from any kind of elbow pain, then you definitely want to give it a try. For this workout, you will need a handweight (anything from 2 kgs especially for the wrists up to 10 or more depending on the s...

  • 50' - Feel the Length

    In this 50' long Mixed Ability workout, I am using the band to help you improve your awareness of your body in space as it moves: your proprioception. By using the band, I am helping you improve your mobility by seeking more length and working through a greater range of movement which you can the...

  • 40' - Chair or Step Stool based Mixed Ability Workout

    Grab a chair or even better a step stool for this mixed ability workout. The great thing about using a chair or a stool is that it gives you feedback and also helps you work through a greater range of movement,.

  • 15' - Strengthen your Hip Flexors

    A lot of people suffer from "tight hip flexors" and you might be one of those who feel a constant need to stretch them. What feels "tight" might actually be a sign of weakness. Strengthening them will therefore help more then just stretching.

  • Pilates for Fencers - Back and Shoulder Pain Prevention and Management

    Following on from my first two online Pilates for Fencers classes, this lesson focuses on the spine and shoulder girdle. Building on my experience as a BackCare professional helping clients with functional and chronic back pain, this lesson will show you exercises aimed at mobilising and strength...

  • Pilates for Fencers - Beginners' Workout

    This is a short workout for all fencers out there. May you be a recreational fencer or more seriously committed to this beautiful sport, this workout is aimed at consolidating and strengthening your technique to help you to move well and efficiently.
    Whatever your level of fencing, I recommend g...

  • 15' - Balance Challenge

    In this short workout, I am challenging your balance by getting you to pretend you are standing on a tight rope. For the extra challenge, use weights, anything from 2 to 5kgs or more if you have any larger weights lying around. This video is pre- and post-natal friendly!

  • 30' - Mat-based Super Snaky Spine

    This mat-based workout will make your spine feel very bendy and strong. A shorter stand up version is also available! This video is suitable for post-natal bodies, just keep it easy with the curl ups if you are recently post-natal or have diastatis recti.

  • 15' - Standing Super Snaky Spine

    This 15' standing workout will leave your spine feeling very strong and bendy. I recommend also doing the longer mat based Super Snaky Spine workout if you want more gooey movements for your back. This workout is pre- and postnatal friendly!

  • 10' - Standing Weighted Arm Workout

    A 10' shoulder, arm, pecs burner with weights! Grab anything from a can of soup, two small water bottles or anything heavier if you do not have actual weights at home. This video is suitable for pre- and postnatal bodies!

  • 10' - Just out of bed routine

    Here's a 10' routine to do first thing in the morning. Shake off the sleepiness and start the day feeling aligned and energised! This short workout is post-natal friendly.

  • 25' - Arm and Chest Toner

    If you've been meaning to tone up your arms and chest, then this is a great little workout. I'm using 1kg weights which you can substitute with a small bottle of water or a can of beans if you do not have actual weights handy! This workout is suitable for post-natal bodies.

  • 10' - Quick Fix 10' Reset

    Here's a 10' reset workout to do at any point during the day, whenever you feel the need to reconnect with yourself. I'm using a small, flat bean bag for postural awareness which you can substitute with a small, light book or even a tea coaster! This is post-natal friendly!

  • 20' - Stretch and strengthen your neck

    Welcome to this short mixed ability workout focusing on stretching and strengthening your neck. Grab your overball and get going!

  • 25' - Step Workout

    As you know, I like to keep things functional and this workout promises just that, using an every-day object: a stair case or if you do happen to have one lying around, a gym step. The step helps us work out feet, ankles, knees and hips as well as our shoulders! A mixed ability class but neverthe...

  • 10' - 10 Minutes a Day Keeps the Physio Away

    If you've been wondering what it is that you could do every day to keep your posture in check and injuries at bay, then this is it! A just over 10' long simple, yet very efficient exercise routine to address the main issues to look out for in your every day life: your back, your hips, your balanc...

  • 20' - Easy-ish Arms and Chest Workout Part 2

    This is Part 2 to a two part series of easy(ish) exercises to strengthen your arms and chest (spine and shoulders as well!). Grab some hand weights, anything from 500gr to 2kg. These can be bottles of water or cans of beans if you do not have any weights. This workout is post-natal friendly.

  • 15' - Easy-ish Arms and Chest Workout Part 1

    This is Part 1 to a two part series of easy(ish) exercises to help strengthen your upper arms and chest. Using an elevated surface like a bench or the side of your bed, this short workout will help you build up your upper body strength in no time. I've thrown in some upper spine and postural stuf...

  • Exercise of the Week 25 - Shoulders and Posture

    This is the last in a series of three exercises focusing on the upper arms and back. Here we are working the shoulders to keep them down, enabling the spine to lengthen. This is particularly good exercise if you suffer from shoulder tension.

  • Exercise of the Week 24 - Triceps and Posture

    This is the second exercise of a series of three focusing on the upper arms and back. Here we are targetting the tricepts and using the arms to help straighten up the upper spine for a taller, more confident posture!

  • Exercise of the Week 23 - Press Up on Bench

    This is the first in the series of three short exercises to work the upper arms, chest and upper back. Here we are revisiting the press ups using an elevated surface like a bench to make it slightly easier and focus on good technique. This exercise will help build up your upper body strength quit...