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Masterclass: The Active Rest with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
We're very excited to welcome the dynamic duo that is Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt back to Body Control Pilates Central in London with a series of Matwork masterclasses!
The first masterclass is 'The Active Rest' - you will one spikey ball and one Triadball for this class.
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Shorter Workout: Abdominals Blast with Paul Howse
Start the new year with strong abs!
This short 10 minute workout with Paul is all about abdominal strengthening exercises, with a focus on correct Pilates technique throughout.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor and Melanie Christou
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Added January 2023
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Longer Workout: Gentle Movement Flow with Chiara Favaretti
This gentle movement class with Chiara is focused on mobilising the spine in all directions, and also the shoulders and the hips, thereby setting you up for the day ahead or for a good night's sleep!
You will need to be sitting comfortably for this class so may wish to use a chair, plus you may...
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Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL -Posture Perfect with Christie Themistocleous
We are delighted to welcome Christie to Body Control Pilates Central with her first class filmed specially for us from her Studio in Cyprus!
This 'Posture Perfect' workout is designed to improve posture by countering the stresses and strains modern life puts on our body and spine. The class wil...
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Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Challenge your Matwork with Jacquie Biggs
We are very happy to welcome Jacquie to Body Control Pilates Central with her first class filmed for us!
In this intermediate-level Mat workout, Jacquie will take you through a flowing class designed to challenge your strength and stability. You will start down on the floor and finish in standi...
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Longer Workout: ADVANCED LEVEL- Building Strength through Repetition with Chiara
This balanced mat class with Chiara is focused on building core strength and stability through the repetition of exercises and movements.
You will not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Added March 2023
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Masterclass: Balletlates with Christie Themistocleous
Welcome to Balletlates!
Christie developed her Balletlates technique by combining her experience in both the Ballet and Pilates worlds. It combines elements of both techniques and looks at how they can enhance and support each other.
You will not need any equipment for this class.
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Masterclass: Rolling through the Spine with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
Join our dynamic duo of Michael and Ton for a flowing and fun Matwork routine which focuses on rolling through the spine in all directions and positions.
You will need a Triadball (small ball) , a handweight (or tin of beans!), and a spikey ball for this class.
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With thanks to Danai Pappa & H... -
Essentials Collection: Back to Basics - Class 1 with Sarah Louise-Warden
Sarah takes us 'back to basics' with this Mat workout, focused on the importance of correct technique and movement.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor
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Added March 2023
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a performer, dance captain, resid... -
Essentials Collection: Back to Basics - Class 2 with Sarah-Louise Warden
Join Sarah for this second 'Back to Basics' Mat workout, which focuses on the importance of correct technique and movement.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor
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Added April 2023
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a performer, dance captai... -
Tutorial: Reformer to Mat - Part 1 with Cameron Angus
Here's something a little different from Cameron...
This tutorial/masterclass looks at how the Pilates Matwork exercises are closely connected to the original Joseph Pilates Reformer repertoire, and how learning to use the Reformer can help improve your performance and understanding on the Mat. ...
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Masterclass: Matwork Masterclass - Classics & Variations with Kathy Corey
The brilliant Kathy Corey takes us through a flowing Matwork masterclass, looking at the original Classical Pilates exercises and a number of variations which have developed from them over the decades.
You will not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Murielle and Theresa
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Longer Workout: Moving from your Spine with Kathy King
This intermediate-level class with Kathy focuses on the spine and looks at the importance of moving from your vertabrae and the muscles around them before you move your head, ribcage and pelvis.
You will start in a seated position and will need a yoga block or similar for support.
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Longer Workout: BEGINNER LEVEL - Easy like Sunday Morning with Christie
This mat class with Christie is designed to unravel and unwind you with a focus on mobilising and lengthening, leaving you with that relaxed Sunday morning feeling!
You will not need any equipment for this class.
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Added June 2023
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Longer Workout: Wake Up & Work Out with Melanie Christou
Start your day the Pilates way with Melanie's wake up class!
Although great to do in the morning, this routine can be practiced any time of day to mobilise your body and energise your mind.
You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Danai Pappa and Mara Domenici
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Shorter Workout: Spinal & Hip Release with Paul Howse
This short routine with Paul is all about releasing the hips and spine, allowing more mobility and movement. It's great to add into a longer Pilates workout or to do as a short stand-alone session after a day spent sitting at a desk or similar.
You will not need any equipment for this class.
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Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVEL - Dynamic Mat Movement - Part 1
This fast-paced mat class with Sarah will help you find your Pilates flow with a series of sequences designed to challenge you and get you moving!
This is an intermediate/advanced class for people with Pilates experience. You will not need any equipment for this class.
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Longer Workout: Dynamic Mat Movement - Part 2 with Sarah-Louise Warden
This is the second class in Sarah's Dynamic Mat Movement series.
This fast-paced mat class will help you find your Pilates flow with a series of sequences designed to challenge you and get you moving!
This is an intermediate/advanced class for people with Pilates experience. You will not need...
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Shorter Workout: Multi-Directional Mat - Class 1: On your Back with Brenda
This short workout with Brenda is the first in her 3 part 'Multi-directional Mat' series.
The focus of this first flowing class is the back. You do not need any equipment for this class.
Parts 2 and 3 will be added in November and December 2023.
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With thanks to Gemma Archer
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Essentials Collection: Back to Basics - Class 3 with Sarah-Louise Warden
Once again, Sarah takes us 'back to basics' with this Mat workout, focused on the importance of correct technique and movement.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Gemma Archer
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Added October 2023
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Shorter Workout: Multi-directional Mat - Class 2: On your Knees
This short workout with Brenda is the second class in her 3 part 'Multi-directional Mat' series. As the title suggests, this class is performed in a kneeling positions.
You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Gemma Archer
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Added November 2023
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Brenda trained as a danc... -
Shorter Workout: Multi-directional Mat - Class 3: Standing with Brenda
This short workout with Brenda is the final class in her 3 part 'Multi-directional Mat' series. This class is all performed in a standing position and looks at how making small changes to well-known standing exercises can help further improve hip mobility and movement.
You do not need any equip...
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Longer Workout: Movement vs Stillness with Sasha Davis
This gentle class with Sasha draws on her vast experience of various exercise disciplines and explores the difference between movement and stillness, highlighting the benefits of both.
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With thanks to Heidi Monsen and Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Added December 2023
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Masterclass: Functional Franklin & Pilates Method Moves with Tom McCook
Join Tom for another marvellous movement masterclass, with a focus this time on making it functional. Starting in standing, Tom takes us through exercises and sequences designed to improve hip and back strength, balance and mobility.
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