Small Props (Balls, Bands, Circles & More!)
Adding small props and equipment to classes and workouts is a great way to provide extra challenge and variation to exercises!
These videos incorporate a wide range of small equipment into the workouts, such as resistance bands, magic circles, toning balls, overballs, foam rollers and much more!
If you are looking to purchase any of the small equipment used in these videos, we recommend visiting www.sisseluk.com
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Masterclass: Balance & Proprioception - Pilates & the Franklin Method
In this masterclass, Birthe uses a combination of both Body Control Pilates exercises and Franklin Method work to present a class focused on challenging and improving balance and proprioception.
This class uses a foam roller and a triadball or overball (available from Sissel UK - https://www.sis...
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Masterclass: Dynamic Hips with Kristi Chaussard
We are delighted to welcome Kristi to Body Control Pilates Central with this 'Dynamic Hips' masterclass!
This masterclass uses a theraband (resistance band) and sitfits/balance cushions to help build strength, stability and flexibility in our hips.
All equipment can be purchased from Sissel U...
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Shorter Workout: Balanced Ball Class with Matt Marney
In his latest workout, Matt takes us through a fun, balanced workout using the big ball, which is perfect for challenging stability and increasing mobility.
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Thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Masterclass: Reformer to Mat with Sarah-Louise Warden
In this masterclass, Sarah-Louise looks at how you can transfer exercises which are traditionally performed on the Reformer onto the Mat.
This class uses a long, medium resistance theraband and a shorter, stronger resistance band.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Shorter Workout: Healthy Backs - Workout 5: Sitfits with Annie Turner
In the fifth workout of our 'Healthy Backs' series with Annie, Annie looks at how sitfits (balance cushions) can be introduced to exercise programmes to challenge stability and to provide feedback, thereby improving our strength and proprioception.
These exercises are specifically designed for c...
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Masterclass: Bringing in the Ball & Band with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
In this dynamic masterclass, Michael and Ton bring in small props, namely the triadball and a resistance band, and look at how they can offer support, feedback and challenge in mat-based classes.
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With thanks to Ai Lin Tong and Zoe Fairlamb
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Michael and Ton are internationally recognised Pilat... -
Masterclass: Cadillac to Mat with Sarah-Louise Warden
In this masterclass, Sarah looks at how you can transfer exercises which are traditionally performed on the Cadillac or Tower onto the Mat with the use of small, portable props (such as a foam roller and resistance band).
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with... -
Longer Workout: Balanced Band Workout with Kate Hodder
Join Kate for a balanced, fun and flowing mat workout using the ever-popular resistance bands!
For this class, you will need a lighter, long resistance band and a shorter, medium resistance band. Bands can be purchased from Sissel UK - https://www.sisseluk.com/fit-band-2m-x-7-5cm-by-sissel.
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Masterclass: Working Ways with the WundaBand with Miranda Bass
In this masterclass, Miranda introduces us to different ways of working with the WundaBand (resistance band) and looks at how it can help when maintaining certain positions (such as a C-Curve), finding opposition and learning to work against resistance (to replicate working on the Studio Equipmen...
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Shorter Workout: Abdominal Routine with the Band with Conchita del Campo
In this short workout, Conchita looks how adding a band to abdominal exercises can provide a greater 'closed chain' connection and can help to integrate the front, back and side lines of the body. The class challenges coordination and balance, without compressing the joints, and allows you to enj...
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Masterclass: Taking on the Triadball with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
Michael and Ton are back with more fun and fabulous Triadball sequences and exercises, designed to keep you moving and smiling!
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With thanks to Ai Lin Tong and Zoe Fairlamb
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Michael and Ton are internationally recognised Pilates Master Teachers, presenters, educators, consultants, and innovator... -
Masterclass: The Magic Circle - Creating Movement & Flow with Kathy Corey
Join Master Teacher, Kathy Corey, for a fun and flowing masterclass using the Magic Circle (toning circle). Kathy shows how the resistance of the circle can help to activate and engage key muscles and help us to work on our alignment and strength.
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Longer Workouts: Standing Exercises with the Band with Conchita
This workout with Conchita takes you through a series of fun and functional exercises in standing, using a resistance band for added challenge and feedback.
The class uses a light resistance band. These are available from Sissel UK - you will need a yellow band: https://www.sisseluk.com/sissel-...
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Longer Workout: The Big Ball Challenge with Kate Hodder
This flowing and fun workout with Kate uses the big ball (physio ball) to challenge stability and strength - be prepared for lots of bouncing and giggles along the way... and even some seated Star Jumps!
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia and Sylwia Foryss
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Kate has been teaching Pilates for over 1... -
Masterclass: Exploring the Triadball with Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt
No one knows the Triadball like Michael and Ton! Join them for another fun and flowing masterclass, full of creative ideas and sequences you can explore with your Triadball.
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With Danai Pappa and Hannah Garcia
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Masterclass: Complete Body Band Class with Conchita del Campo
The class uses a light resistance band. These are available from Sissel UK - you will need a yellow band: https://www.sisseluk.com/sissel-fitband-essential-exercise-band.
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With thanks to James Ayliffe and Maria de Sousa
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Longer Workout: BEGINNER LEVEL - Pilates for the Older Client - Workout 4
Lynne and Sarah will take you through some fun variations on the mat and standing in a workout that is suitable for everyone, particularly more mature Pilates enthusiasts. You will need head cushions and a long (2m) stretch band with whatever resistance you are comfortable with.
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Longer Workouts: Small Ball Workout with Paul Howse
Join Paul as he takes you through a range of standing and mat exercises using the Triadball (you can also use a Pilates Overball)
Triadballs are available from Body Control Pilates [email protected]
Overballs are available from Sissel UK at www.sisseluk.com
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Paul began practising Pilates in... -
Masterclass: Pilates Fascia Class with Birthe Brosolat
We are delighted to welcome Birthe back to Body Control Pilates Central with this masterclass filmed in Copenhagen during lockdown earlier this year.
In this energising class, Birthe uses a range of small props to relax the muscles, improve muscle tone, and to work on the elasticity of the fas...
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Longer Workout: BEGINNER LEVEL - Better Bone Health Workout with Lynne & Sarah
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... -
Masterclass: Fresh Ideas for the Foam Roller with Georgina Sayer
We are delighted to welcome Georgina back to Body Control Pilates Central with this flowing masterclass giving you new ideas and inspiration when using the ever-popular foam roller.
You will need a foam roller and ideally 2 small balls for this class.
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Thanks to Laura Bending
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Georgina dis... -
Masterclass: Working with Weights on the Roller with Kate Hodder
In this flowing masterclass, Kate looks at how adding weights to your foam roller workout can further challenge your strength and stability.
You will need a foam roller and also toning balls, or light handweights, for this class (failing that, tin cans of food work well!).
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Masterclass: Injury Prevention for Footballers with Jon Ashton
We are delighted to welcome Jon to Body Control Pilates Central with his debut masterclass, in which he combines his experience as a professional footballer and coach with his Body Control Pilates training to look at how Pilates can play a pivotal role in preventing injuries for footballers.
You...
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Longer Workout: Small Ball & Band Mat Class with Valentina Fruzzetti
Valentina takes you through a balanced, flowing mat workout using a small ball (overball) and a resistance band, showing how these props can be used to give you feedback, challenge you and increase your range of movement.
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With thanks to Hayley Tower
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Valentina qualified with Body Control Pilat...