Matwork Inspiration

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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Matwork Inspiration
  • Masterclass: Energising Essentials Mat Routine with Cameron Angus

    Here's something a little different from Cameron...a mat masterclass designed to energise and to get you moving, with a focus on exploring breathwork and the difference it can make to each movement.

    Added February 2025

    Cameron is renowned for creating great ways to get people well through mo...

  • Masterclass: An Introduction to the Rollover with Cameron Angus

    In this mat masterclass, Cameron breaks down the 'rollover' exercise and looks at what's needed to perform it correctly, highlighting the importance of strength, mobility, control and awareness.

    Added March 2025

    Cameron is renowned for creating great ways to get people well through movement ...

  • Masterclass: Coordinated Mat Sequences with Charlie Savage

    This flowing, balanced mat masterclass with Charlie brings together a number of coordinated sequences, starting in semi-supine and moving into seated and prone positions.

    You do not need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks to Tracie Carey

    Added March 2025

    Charlie has been teachin...

  • Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE Challenging Ball & Band Class with Kate

    This flowing class with Kate takes us through a challenging, balanced mat routine using a small ball (Pilates overball) and a band.

    You can purchase both a Pilates ball and a band from Sissel UK - www.sisseluk.com

    With thanks to Florence Doyle and Gemma Durkin

    Added April 2025

    Kate has be...

  • Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE Move Together on the Mat with Valentina

    This dynamic routine with Valentina is designed to keep you moving whilst enjoying the flow of the class, starting gently and gradually building up to more challenging moves!

    With thanks to Greville Matthews & Heidi Monsen

    Added April 2025

    Valentina qualified with Body Control Pilates in 2...

  • Longer Workout: INTERMEDIATE Find your Flow with Paul Howse

    Find your movement flow with this matwork routine from Paul - no props needed, just you and your mat!

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor & Grace Hamilton

    Added May 2025

    Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his spine. He had previously spent 15 years ...

  • Masterclass: Functional Standing and Balance Work with Charlie Savage

    Join Charlie for a masterclass in functional standing work. Charlie takes us through a series of exercises designed to improve balance and confidence in standing, which can then be translated into how we move on a day-to-day basis.

    With thanks to Greville Matthews

    Added June 2025

    Charli...

  • Masterclass: Let your body move you with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt

    Our dynamic duo are back with a new class which is simply designed to let your body move you! It's just you, Michael, Ton and your mat for this flowing class - no equipment or props are needed.

    With thanks to Anastasiia Lobanovska, Ashia Ekwealor and Grev Matthews

    Added June 2025

    Michael a...

  • Masterclass: Functional Floor Work with Charlie Savage

    This is the second part of Charlie's functional matwork routine which explores how Pilates exercises can support how we move on a day-to-day basis. In this class, Charlie takes us from the standing work of the previous session into a more floor-based series of exercises, including work in high kn...

  • Shorter Workout: Short Standing Warm Up Sequences with Paul Howse

    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.

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor and Lisa Missah

    Added July ...

  • Shorter Workout: Stamina and Strength with Valentina Fruzzetti

    If you're pushed for time but are keen to keep developing your core strength and stamina, this class with Valentina is the class for you! Perfect for when you only have ten minutes to spare but are in need of a movement.

    No equipment is needed for this class.

    With thanks to Greville Matthews &...

  • Shorter Workout: Focus on Four Point Kneeling with Paul Howse

    This short class with Paul is, as the title suggests, all about four-point kneeling!

    Paul takes us through a variety of four-point kneeling exercises, with the occasional twist to keep things interesting! These exercises are perfect to do as part of a longer balanced class, either at the beginni...

  • Masterclass: Challenge and Release - Spiky Ball & Stretch Band Routine

    This mat-based masterclass with Kate incorporates a spiky ball for release and a medium-strength stretch band for challenge. Kate explores how these two pieces of small equipment can add new dimensions to matwork exercises we know and love.

    Both pieces of equipment can be purchased from Sissel ...

  • Longer Workout: Feel Good Pilates with Chiara Favaretti

    We all need a little 'feel good' in our lives right now so here is Chiara to provide just that! This longer mat workout is suitable for all levels and you will not need any equipment unless you would like to use a head cushion or two for knee support.

    With thanks to Afsi Mobasser

    Added Octobe...

  • Masterclass: Volumes and Combinations with Matt Marney

    It's great to have Matt Marney back with us at Body Control Pilates for a new mat-based masterclass!

    This new class focuses on 'volumes and combinations' and looks at how we can increase muscle strength and hypertrophy through repeating patterns and combining exercises. Matt also looks at how w...

  • Masterclass: Standing Balance Class - Part 1 with Charlie Savage

    Join Charlie for a flowing and functional standing and balance class, which works through the whole body and through all planes of movement.

    This is part 1 of 2 - part 2 will follow in January! You do not need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks to Kate Page

    Added November 2025

    C...

  • Longer Workout: Matwork Evolution with Kate Hodder

    This matwork class with Kate takes exercises we all know and love and looks at how we can combine them together and create more flow with our movement.

    You do not need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks to Claudia Teixera and Liesl Watt

    Added November 2025

    Kate has been teaching P...

  • Shorter Workout: Circles with Paul Howse

    Life isn't linear so let Paul take your body on a short journey through circular movements, leaving you feeling well-rounded all round!

    You do not need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor and Lisa Missah

    Added December 2025

    Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 aft...

  • Shorter Workout: Classical Mat Remix 1 with Chiara Favaretti

    Here's something a little different from Chiara...Classical Mat exercises selected at random and put together into a mini sequence! This initial sequence focuses on the following six exercises:

    Rolling like a Ball
    Single Leg Stretch
    Standing Push Up
    Rocking
    Hip Circles
    Side Lifts

    With thanks ...

  • Masterclass: Working in Locomotion with Sarah-Louise Warden

    In Pilates classes, we often teach exercises in a static position, which stay close to the mat. However, in the ‘real world’, clients are dynamic creatures that move around. So, what would happen if we started to look at travelling movements with them? Walking, lunging...even moderate jumping and...