Shorter Workout: Short Standing Warm Up Sequences with Paul Howse
Matwork Inspiration
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10m
Short but sweet, this warm-up sequence in standing with Paul is perfect to perform at the start of a balanced class.
Please be mindful of any injuries or conditions which can be exacerbated by going straight into loaded flexion work.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor and Lisa Missah
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Added July 2025
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his spine. He had previously spent 15 years as an engineer, but, following his injury, he decided to retrain as a Pilates teacher.
Paul has been teaching Body Control Pilates since 2003 and is now a member of the Body Control Pilates Education tutor team for Matwork and Small Equipment courses and our Level 4 Pilates courses. Paul has also gained the Level 4 Pilates qualification which he puts to use in the classes and 1:1s he teaches at the Body Control Pilates Centre and in Surrey.
Paul has a wealth of experience in dealing with injuries and still has a keen interest in sport, having completed numerous marathons, half marathons and a full Ironman. He spends much of his time working with athletes helping them attain their full potential. Paul studies biomechanics and believes good movement is the key to a healthy body.
For more info on Paul, please visit: www.pilatesesher.com and www.bodycontrolpilates.com
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Filming by Joey Barlow @joeybarlowfilms
Photography by Charlie Kelly (www.charliekelly.co.uk)
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