Matwork Inspiration
These videos are designed to give you new inspiration and ideas for your Matwork classes and workouts. Some classes use small props such as balls and bands to add challenge, feedback and support where needed.
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Shorter Workout: Spinal Flow with Kathy King
Join Kathy for a short flowing mat workout which will move your spine in all the right places whilst never having to leave the floor!
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Kathy is a London-based Body Control Pilates teacher. She is a member of the Body Control Pilates teacher training team on both the Matwork Certification Course... -
Longer Workout: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Foot-focused Matwork with Brenda
Brenda takes us through a Matwork class which, as the title suggests, focuses on our feet!
Brenda looks at how our foot alignment affects how we move through the rest of our body, particularly our ankles and knees, and how changing out of a standard 'parallel position' can challenge our movemen...
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Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Intermediate Matwork Challenge with Kate
Join Kate for a flowing intermediate Matwork class, designed to give you a bit of a challenge!
No equipment is needed other than a mat - you'll start in standing before moving onto the floor.
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With thanks to Daniel Dewhurst and Victoria Eynaut
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Kate has been teaching Pilates for well over 10... -
Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Mixed Mat Movements with Paul Howse
Join Paul for a flowing mixed mat class, starting in standing then down to the floor and back up again!
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Hernan Castral-Vido
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his spine. He had previously sp... -
Masterclass: Core Mobility with Nathan Gardner
Nathan takes you through a challenging mat class, designed primarily to mobilise the spine and trunk.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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Thanks to Brenda Nassali-Liston
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Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 20 years and has well over 30 years’ experience in physical and mental c... -
Longer Workouts: Standing Work with Shoulder Problems with Kathy King
Following on from last month's mat-based class, this second class with Kathy is a standing workout for clients with shoulder problems or restrictions. The focus is on strengthening the legs and allowing freedom of movement.
You will need something to stand on for this class, such as a yoga bloc...
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Masterclass: Progressive Mat Masterclass with Nathan Gardner
Nathan takes you through a flowing mat masterclass designed for beginner to intermediate level clients.
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Thanks to Brenda Nassali-Liston
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Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 20 years and has well over 30 years’ experience in physical and mental conditioning. Much of his knowledge ha... -
Essentials Collection: Workout 22 with Kate Hodder
Join Kate for a mat-based workout comprised of the following exercises:
Relaxation Position
Windmill Arms
Oblique Curl Ups
SLS Stage 1
DLS Stage 1
The Hundred Stage 5
Extended Cat
Leg Pull Front Prep
Star Stage 3
Bow and Arrow
Roll Backs
Seated Side Reach
Arm Circles
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With thanks to Mina Klee ... -
Masterclass: Reset and Restore - A Class for Ukraine with Michael & Ton
Welcome to a very special class with our good friends, Michael and Ton.
This class was originally part of the Body Control Pilates 'Supporting Ukraine' fundraising week. Michael and Ton have kindly offered their Zoom recording of the class for use on Body Control Pilates Central - we appreciate...
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Masterclass: Advanced Mat Blend with Sally Derbyshire
We are delighted to be able to add this masterclass with Sally to Body Control Pilates Central...filmed from her Pilates Studio in Hunters Hill, Sydney, Australia!
Drawing on the Advanced Matwork repertoire, Sally blends these familiar exercises together to create flowing and challenging moveme...
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Masterclass: Matwork Mobility with Paul Howse
Paul takes you through a mobility masterclass on the mat!
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor & Danai Pappa
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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, fol... -
Longer Workout: ADVANCED LEVEL - Advanced Mat Workout with Sarah-Louise Warden
Join Sarah for an dynamic and flowing advanced level workout on the mat. You will need a resistance band and small ball (overball) for this class.
As this is an advanced class, please be aware of your own body and limitations - there is a lot of knee flexion so please alter or avoid any exercis...
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Essentials Collection: Workout 23 with Kate Hodder
Join Kate for a mat-based workout comprised of the following exercises:
Standing Position
Corkscrew Arms
Curl Ups with Arms
The Hundred Stage 4
Cobra Prep
Tricep Press
Tail Wags
Side Lying – Front & Back
Seated Waist Twist
Standing Backbend
Roll Downs
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With thanks to Mina Klee Chapman
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Masterclass: Incorporating Functional Exercises into Pilates with Louise
It's great to welcome Louise back to the channel with this masterclass looking at how we can add functional exercises into our Pilates classes.
Functional exercises build on movements carried out in our normal, daily activities, and help us to strengthen and work the main muscle groups needed fo...
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Masterclass: HIIT Pilates with Rachel Bish
The world of High Intensity Interval Training meets the world of Pilates with this HIIT Pilates masterclass from Rachel!
This class is designed to add a dose cardio to your Pilates workout and to get your heart pumping. During the session, Rachel will show you variations for different levels of...
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Masterclass: Rotational Mat with Sally Derbyshire
Filmed from her Pilates Studio in Hunters Hill, Sydney (Australia), this masterclass with Sally is all about adding a twist to your Matwork moves, with a series of rotation-based exercises.
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Sally was first introduced to Pilates whilst she was a student at The Australian Ballet School. Pilates ... -
Longer Workout: ADVANCED LEVEL - Classical Mat Variations with Chiara Favaretti
We are delighted to welcome Chiara to Body Control Pilates Central in her first video as a presenter!
In this flowing class, Chiara takes a look at the Classical Mat exercises, adding in a number of variations and transitions to enhance your workout.
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With thanks to Hayley Towler and Hernan Cas... -
Longer Workout: Intermediate Mat Moves with Simone Halfpenny
Simone takes us through a dynamic and flowing Matwork class designed for clients working at an intermediate/advanced level.
You will not need any props or equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Heidi Monsen & Stacey Keating
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Simone was born in Zimbabwe and came to London to train as a balle... -
Longer Workout: All about the Mat with Valentina Fruzzetti
Valentina takes us through a flowing mat class designed to move your whole body through all ranges of movement.
Please take care with certain exercises if you have any shoulder problems, especially in side-lying. If you find seated positions uncomfortable, you could use a yoga block or a few bo...
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Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Gentle Movement Morning Routine with Chiara
Chiara takes you through a gentle movement class, ideal for waking and warming up your joints for the day ahead.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Hayley Towler and Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Chiara qualified as Body Control Pilates teacher in 2014 and is honoured to be part of... -
Masterclass: Preparing for the Teaser with Maria Earle
We are really delighted to welcome Maria Earle to Body Control Pilates Central with her first masterclass filmed for us!
This class is all about the infamous classical exercise, the Teaser! Maria takes us through a range of different movements and techniques which will help our body to prepare...
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Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Mixed Level Flow with Kathy King
This flowing workout with Kathy takes you through all the different Pilates positions, starting in standing and then moving onto the floor for kneeling, side-lying and more. The focus is on keeping the breath fluid and centre connected.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to C... -
Shorter Workout: Intermediate Express with Melanie Christou
This short workout with Melanie is perfect for when you are short of time but in need of movement!
Melanie takes you through a balanced, flowing class which should leave you feeling energised and raring to go for the rest of the day!
The class is intermediate level so aimed at people who hav...
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Masterclass: Movement Foundations with Tom McCook
We are so delighted to have Tom McCook back with us on Body Control Pilates Central.
This Movement Foundations masterclass is designed to help you move better and feel better with both Pilates Matwork and the Franklin Method exercises and techniques.
Tom takes us through an effective approach...