We are delighted to welcome Philippa Satchwell to Body Control Pilates Central with her first masterclass, focused on improving Postural Stability.

As we age, we tend to lose our joint mobility, muscle strength and balance and, as a result, we may develop a tendency to fall.

In this class,...

Join Sarah, her son Matteo and his friends as they explore the different seasons and look at how to incorporate fun themes and games into Pilates practice for children.

This class gives a taster of the creative ideas and concepts covered in Body Control Pilates' 'Pilates for Children' courses...

When working with older clients, it is important we focus on a number of key areas, including building strength, building bone density, increasing flexibility, maintaining joint mobility and maintaining good balance and co-ordination...plus it's great to have a bit of fun and added challenge too!...

In this introductory class from our 'Pilates for Children' collection, Sarah takes her daughter Lucia and her friends through a journey to a toy shop...and helps to introduce them to some of our favourite Pilates exercises along the way!

This class gives a taster of the creative ideas and con...

This ‘Pilates for Bone Health’ class with Lynne is a balanced workout which will appeal to anyone interested in improving their bone health (teachers and clients alike).

The class adheres to the latest NOS (National Osteoporosis Society) guidelines for exercising with osteoporosis and focuses...

This short ‘Pilates for Bone Health’ workout is ideal for anyone with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis. It covers a selection of exercises which target the main sites that are at high risk of fracture due to low bone density (namely the hips, wrists and spine). The workout is suitable for use by teache...

This short workout with Louise is suitable for anyone wishing to strengthen their posture and upper & lower limbs. Louise takes you through a series of fun and challenging exercises to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.

As this workout focuses on strengthening posture and balance a...

Join Lynne as she takes you through a balanced, seated workout you can do whilst at your desk...so there's no excuses not to build some Pilates into your day!
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With thanks to Hayley Parry
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on training...

In this 'Pilates for Bone Health' masteclass, senior physiotherapist and Body Control Pilates tutor, Louise Tallis, outlines a short exercise programme designed to support the Royal Osteoporosis Society's mission statement of 'Strong, Steady, Straight'.

The class focuses on strengthening muscle...

This workout with Lynne and Sarah looks at how Pilates can help support women through the peri-menopause and menopause, primarily through aiding relaxation, keeping joints mobilised and strong and by focusing on adding tone to key areas of the body.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Cont...

This intermediate-level workout with Louise is suitable for anyone wishing to strengthen their posture and upper & lower limbs. Louise takes you through a series of fun and challenging exercises to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.

As this workout focuses on strengthening posture an...

In number 4 in their 'Daily Pilates' series, Lynne and Sarah show you a series of exercises you can do when seated, either at your desk or at home. You will need a resistance band for this workout.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on tra...

This class with Lynne and Sarah is designed for the 'more mature' client and pays particular focus to mobilising and strengthening joints and muscles and working on balance and co-ordination.

You will need a long, low/medium strength resistance band for this workout (available from Sissel UK - h...

This is the first of a planned series of Zoom discussions between Lynne, Philippa and Sarah Leyland of the ROS. We'll be answering commonly-asked questions about exercise and osteoporosis. If you have any questions you would like covered, please drop Lynne an email at [email protected]. Sor...

Lynne and Sarah take you through an advanced, longer workout with a focus on building healthier bones. There are some seated exercises. Lynne uses a Pilates a long stretch band (light resistance).
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on trai...

This second 'Older Client' workout with Lynne focuses on joint mobility, co-ordination and balance, all of which are crucially important to maintaining an independent and active lifestyle as we reach later life. Be prepared to be challenged and to have some fun along the way!

If you would lik...

Join Kyle as he talks us through the different types of arthritis, namely Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, and when Pilates can help and when you should seek advice from a medical professional.
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Added May 2023
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Kyle is very well-known to Body Control Pilates teachers through his work o...

We are delighted to welcome Dr Pauline Lockhart to Body Control Pilates Central with her first class filmed for the channel!

This workout with Pauline is designed for those currently experiencing the menopause or peri-menopause. The benefits of practicing Pilates during this phase of life are m...

Whilst you may never heard of Apophyseal Dysfunctions, you will have heard of growing pains!

In this short tutorial, Kyle will talk you through why Apophyseal Dysfunctions occur, what is happening in bodies when they do, and whether or not exercise can help (clue - it can!).
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In this second part of Abby's introductory Hypopressives masterclasses, Abby brings together the breathwork, postures and poses which are integral to the method, and looks at the reason why each plays such an important role.

Please do ensure you have watched Part 1 before this class!

You will ...

This second 'Pilates for the Menopause' workout with Pauline is a dynamic class designed for those currently experiencing the menopause or peri-menopause.

The focus is on strengthening bones and also extension and rotation, challenging the range available in each plane of movement.

You will no...

Spondylolysis (not to be confused with Spondylosis!) is most commonly identified in children and young people. It is a stress fracture through the pars interarticularis of the lumbar vertebrae, often caused by repetitive extension and rotation of the lower back (most frequently due to sporting ac...

Join Dr Pauline Lockhart as she takes you through a series of gentle Pilates exercises and movements, in both seated and standing positions, which are suitable for a wide range of clients.

This class draws on exercises covered in the Body Control Pilates 'Older Person' course.
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With thanks to...

Join Brenda for a gentle, balanced class carried out entirely in a seated position. This workout is suitable for every body, but is designed especially for older clients, those suffering from chronic fatigue, or those looking for a low impact exercise session.

You will need a set of hand weights...