Shorter Workouts (up to 20 mins)

Shorter Workouts (up to 20 mins)

Our short, balanced workouts are perfect to do daily. They can be enjoyed as mini-classes in their own right or, if you are a Pilates teacher, they can be used for new repertoire ideas and inspiration!

Shorter Workouts (up to 20 mins)
  • Shorter Workout: BEGINNER LEVEL - A Moment of Mindfulness with Pauline Lockhart

    Mindfulness is a technique which allows you to bring your attention to the present moment, to what is going on both inside and outside the body, without allowing yourself to become stressed or overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions. It allows us to learn how to deal with any thoughts which appear an...

  • Shorter Workout: BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE Standing Warm-up with Paul Howse

    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.

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor

    Added May 2024

    Paul began practisin...

  • Short Workout: INTERMEDIATE Four Point Kneeling Routine with Paul Howse

    This short mat workout with Paul is all carried out in four-point kneeling, and looks at how we can mobilise the spine and hips in this position, whilst also challenging strength and stability.

    You can add this short routine into a longer balanced Pilates workout, or complete it on it's own when...

  • Shorter Workout: Seated Stretches with Paul Howse

    This short workout with Paul is made up of stretches in a seated position which are ideal to add into a balanced mat class, or to perform on their own when you need a quick movement break.

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor

    Added October 2024

    Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaini...

  • Shorter Workout: INTERMEDIATE Flowing Mat Workout with Valentina Fruzzetti

    Valentina takes us through a short but very sweet, flowing mat workout. No props are needed...it's just you and your mat!

    With thanks to Gemma Archer

    Added November 2024

    Valentina qualified with Body Control Pilates in 2016 and has since gone on to gain her Pilates Matwork Master and Refor...

  • Shorter Workout: Standing Warm-up with Paul Howse

    This short standing warm-up workout with Paul is perfect to do at the beginning of a longer class or when you just need a quick movement break!

    You do not need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor and Grace Hamilton

    Added December 2024

    Paul began practising Pilates...

  • Shorter Workout: INTERMEDIATE More Core with Paul Howse

    This mini mat routine with Paul is all about the core! Perfect for building strength and stability, these flexion-based exercises are ideally performed as part of a wider, balanced class so you can include extension exercises as well.

    You do no need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks t...

  • Shorter Workout: Exercises for Lumbar Spine Flexibility with Paul Howse

    This short mat workout with Paul is designed to help loosen up the lower back/lumbar spine. It would ideally be added into a longer balanced workout but can be performed on its own when time is tight!

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor & Grace Hamilton

    Added March 2025

    Paul began practising Pil...

  • 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: 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: 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...

  • Shorter Workout: Happy Hip Flexors with Paul Howse

    Help your hip flexors be happy with this short sequence from Paul which focuses on hip flexor strength and mobility, especially the inner range of movement.

    You will need either a loop band or a long medium-strength resistance band for this class. These can be purchased from Sissel UK: www.siss...

  • 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 ...

  • Shorter Workout: Classical Mat Remix 2 with Chiara Favaretti

    Welcome to the second 'Classical Mat Remix' with Chiara, where classical exercises are selected at random and put together into a mini sequence! This second sequence focuses on the following six exercises and how to transition smoothly between them:

    Side Kick
    Roll Up
    Double Leg Kick
    One Leg Kick...

  • Shorter Workout: Classical Mat Remix 3 with Chiara Favaretti

    This is Chiara's final remix session, where Classical Mat exercises are selected at random and put together into a flowing sequence, complete with transitions. This time, it's the turn of the following:

    Double Leg Stretch
    Swimming
    Teaser
    Saw
    Spine Twist
    Open Leg Rocker

    You do not need any equip...