A purely Matwork-based class which looks at some of the exercises we all know and love and adds a few new twists and turns!
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Thanks to Helen Sweeney & Jo Nuttall
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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 a...

This class is designed to wake your body up gently starting with a self massage sequence then directing awareness to the core fulcrums of the body and energizing the spine.

It builds up with short sequences to mobilize the hips and shoulders, challenge coordination and focus on alignment with...

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...

This short, dynamic 10-minute class is the perfect way to top or tail your day! Paul takes you through a balanced mat workout, which gives you a few new twists on the old classics.
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With thanks to Jazzi Craddock & Sally Foster
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sport...

This 6th instalment in Lynne and Sarah's series of Balanced Short Workouts starts with a selection of exercises in a seated position before moving onto the mat.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on training courses for new teachers and ...

In the fifth of their Short Workouts, Lynne and Sarah start with a series of Standing exercises before moving onto the mat. Variations are given for each exercise to add just the right amount of challenge depending on ability.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Educatio...

Number 7 in their series of short, balanced workouts...and in this class, Lynne and Sarah start with working on joint and spinal mobility in a standing position before challenging strength and control on the mat.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom sh...

In the fourth in their series of Short Workouts, Lynne and Sarah bring you another fun, balanced class, incorporating Standing, Kneeling and Sitting and with a great focus on abdominal strength!
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on trai...

In the third in their series of Short Workouts, Lynne and Sarah bring you another short balanced class, perfect to do daily to help build up your strength, control and flexibility!
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on training courses f...

In the second in their series of Short Workouts, Lynne and Sarah take you through a new combination of exercises designed to challenge you further and give you a perfectly balanced workout.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on training ...

Lynne takes you through another balanced, seated workout you can do discreetly whilst at your desk, either at the office or at home!
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With thanks to Sarah Clennell
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on training courses for new teachers ...

This short workout with Chiara is the perfect antidote to a day at your desk. Designed particularly for people who spend a lot of time in front of screens, this 10 minute sequence can be done daily or as needed.

You will not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vida...

Valentina returns to Central with this revitalising mat-based workout.
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Valentina qualified with Body Control Pilates in 2016 and has since gone on to gain her Pilates Matwork Master and Reformer certifications. As well As being a Pilates teacher, she is a professional dancer, dance teacher and ...

This short mat workout with Rachel looks at how Pilates exercises can help to improve our digestion, by opening out the front of the body and focusing on release, thereby relieving the pressure on our abdominal organs and digestive system.
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With thanks to Carole LeBlonde.
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In 2002, Rachel was ...

This third workout from Lynne's 'Pilates for Mental Health' series looks at helping you to alleviate symptoms of stress by taking time out and focusing on relaxation. Lynne talks you through the method of vagal-tone breathing, which will help you to feel calm and in control.

You might choose to ...

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...

Join Lynne and Sarah for another fun, daily workout, designed to take your body through all the different planes of movements in minimal time!

You will start in standing before moving onto the mat. You may wish to use handweights for some of the exercises...or even a couple of cans of baked bea...

In this second 'Daily Pilates' workout, Lynne takes us through a gentle, balanced workout on the mat and in standing, which is suitable for all levels.
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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 courses fo...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the majority of us found ourselves working from home and that our normal exercise patterns changed as a result. This workout with Lynne and Sarah will help you to rediscover those muscles which may have been neglected during this time!
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Lynne is co-founder and dire...

This short workout with Lynne and Sarah looks at how we can prepare our bodies for a return to the office post-pandemic, and how we can begin our return to our former levels of fitness!

There's no need for a mat or any equipment as all exercises are carried out in a standing position.
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Lynne ...

Join Lynne and Sarah for another short workout featuring a number of seated exercises. Lynne uses a Pilates overball and a long stretch band (light resistance).
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The accessories used in this workout can be purchased from Sissel UK at www.sisseluk.com
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body C...

This flowing routine with Kathy provides you with a balanced mat workout, with a focus on the sides of the body. Starting in standing, you will then move onto the mat and back up again to finish on your feet, ready for the rest of your day!

You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With ...

This short session in standing with Paul is designed as an introduction and warm-up to a balanced workout, perfect for opening up the body and getting your joints ready to move.

You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor
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Added May 2024
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Paul began practisin...

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...