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 ...

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...

A huge welcome to Melanie for her debut on Body Control Pilates Central! This short workout will safely challenge and further strengthen anyone who may have experienced back pain in the past, but who is now confident in moving forward and challenging their movement tolerance.
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With thanks to Fr...

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 ...

This short class with Lorna looks at how Pilates can help to improve breathing in clients with hypermobility and/or PoTS (Postural tachycardia syndrome).
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With thanks to Jacquie Biggs
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Lorna has been a registered nurse for 25 years and currently works part-time as an advanced nurse practitione...

Join Kathy for a short flowing mat workout which will move your spine in all the right places whilst never having to leave the floor!
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Kathy is a London-based Body Control Pilates teacher. She is a member of the Body Control Pilates teacher training team on both the Matwork Certification Course...

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 ...

This short workout with Melanie is ideal as an energising warm-up, or as a way of adding more movement into your busy schedule when time is limited.

Melanie's mat-based class uses an overball (small ball) to promote more joint movement, particularly in the spine, whilst also playing with contro...

This short workout with Melanie is perfect for when you are short of time but in need of movement!

Melanie takes you through a balanced, flowing class which should leave you feeling energised and raring to go for the rest of the day!

The class is intermediate level so aimed at people who hav...

Join Paul for a short 10 minute workout designed to help you build up to performing a full 'Cobra' by breaking it down into different components.

No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor and Melanie Christou
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining ...

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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Join Kathy for a short class designed to warm up your shoulders either before a full Pilates workout or as and when needed.

You will not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Added February 2023
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Kathy is a London-based Body Control Pilates teacher. She is a memb...

Give your glutes a boost with this short, strengthening workout with Paul.

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

Join Kathy for a short flowing class designed to warm up your hips, either before a full Pilates workout or as and when needed.

You will need a head cushion and a yoga block for this class.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Added April 2023
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Kathy is a London-based Body Control Pilates teacher...

This short, flowing workout with Brenda is all about challenging your balance through a range of different standing positions and exercises. You will finish with a stretch on the floor.

You will need a yoga block for this class - alternatively, a thick book or step will work well.
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With than...

This short workout with Paul is focused on building strength and improving mobility in your upper body. The use of the band adds extra challenge, resistance and feedback.

Resistance bands are available to purchase from Sissel UK - www.sisseluk.com
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With thanks to Brenda Nassali-Liston and Ingri...

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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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...

In this short session, Melanie draws on her own personal experience of rehabilitating her knees after injury through strengthening the hips.

Having full functionality in your hips is integral to supporting the joints below them and this class offers a number of ideas of ways you can strengthen ...

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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This is a short flowing foundation Hypopressives class with Abby, filmed at her home Studio in Scotland.
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Added October 2023
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Abby is one of the world’s leading Hypopressive trainers and coaches.
She completed her training in Spain with Tamara Rial and Piti Pinsach,
and was then the first pers...

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...

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...

Who doesn't love a Teaser? This short ten minute workout with Paul takes you through all the prep moves you need to master this challenging yet rewarding exercise!
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With thanks to Gemma Archer & Hayley Towler
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Added January 2024
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-...