Longer Workout: BEGINNER LEVEL - Pilates for the Menopause - Workout 2
Pilates for Life (Children to Older Adults)
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38m
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 not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Julia Raskova
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Added October 2023
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Based in Dundee, Pauline is a trained medical practitioner who has worked in the NHS for almost 20 years, much of which as a GP. She also lectured at the University of Dundee. Pauline qualified as a Body Control Pilates teacher in 2019 and is now a tutor and course developer for the Pilates for the Menopause and Pilates and Mental Wellbeing courses offered by Body Control Pilates. She also delivers the Pilates for the Older Person course.
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Filming by Joey Barlow (Instagram @joeybarlowfilms)
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