The Essentials Collection
The 'Essentials Collection' series of balanced workouts are derived from our original Body Control Pilates Matwork repertoire and are the perfect starting place for anyone new to our method...or a fantastic reference resource for those wanting to recap and perfect their knowledge of the exercises currently taught on our Matwork Teacher Training course.
Body Control Pilates Central is home to a wide variety of classes for all levels and abilities, from presenters with different teaching styles from all over the world. However, the 'Essentials Collection' workouts take it back to the beginning and show our Matwork method in its purest form. These exercises are the foundation upon which our unique approach is built.
We hope this collection will be a valuable resource for clients, students and teachers alike.
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Essentials Collection: Workout 23 with Kate Hodder
Join Kate for a mat-based workout comprised of the following exercises:
Standing Position
Corkscrew Arms
Curl Ups with Arms
The Hundred Stage 4
Cobra Prep
Tricep Press
Tail Wags
Side Lying – Front & Back
Seated Waist Twist
Standing Backbend
Roll Downs
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With thanks to Mina Klee Chapman
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Essentials Collection: Back to Basics - Class 1 with Sarah Louise-Warden
Sarah takes us 'back to basics' with this Mat workout, focused on the importance of correct technique and movement.
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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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a performer, dance captain, resid... -
Essentials Collection: Back to Basics - Class 2 with Sarah-Louise Warden
Join Sarah for this second 'Back to Basics' Mat workout, which focuses on the importance of correct technique and movement.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor
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Added April 2023
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a performer, dance captai... -
Essentials Collection: Back to Basics - Class 3 with Sarah-Louise Warden
Once again, Sarah takes us 'back to basics' with this Mat workout, focused on the importance of correct technique and movement.
No equipment is needed for this class.
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With thanks to Gemma Archer
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Added October 2023
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a performer, dance ca... -
Essentials Collection: Workout 24 with Kate Hodder
Join Kate for a matwork class focused on getting the 'basics' right through good technique and alignment.
The following exercises are covered in this class:
Knee circles
Oblique curl ups
Single Leg Stretch - Stage 2
Big Squeeze
Dart
Rest Position
Arm Openings
Roll-backs
Side reach
Pole raises
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The Essentials Collection: Workout 25 with Kathy King
Join Kathy for a balanced matwork class with a focus on the main Pilates principles of Alignment, Breathing and Centering.
You will need a scarf or stretch band for this class to assist with breathing exercises, plus handweights or tennis balls.
The following exercises are covered in this cla...
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The Essentials Collection: Workout 26 - Start Positions with Kathy King
Join Kathy for a balanced matwork class which pays particular focus to the ABCs (alignment, breathing, centring), and the start positions of exercises, highlighting the importance of ensuring you return to the correct position after each exercise.
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Essentials Collection: Workout 27 with Kate Hodder
Join Kate for a matwork class focused on the fundamentals, good technique and the main Pilates principles of Alignment, Breathing and Centering.
The following exercises are covered in this class:
Relaxation Position
Starfish
Curl Ups
Double Knee Folds
Single Leg Stretch - Stage 2
Dart
Side Lyi... -
Essentials Collection: Workout 28 - A Closer Look at Key Exercises
Join Sarah for a slower-paced Matwork class which is all about breaking down exercises, focusing on the fundamentals and understanding what they key watchpoints for are for each, with a goal of establishing the best possible Pilates technique from the start.
The following exercises are covered:
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Essentials Collection: Workout 29 - Another Closer Look at Key Exercises
Join Sarah for another slower-paced Matwork class which is all about breaking down exercises, focusing on the fundamentals and understanding what they key watchpoints for are for each, with a goal of establishing the best possible Pilates technique from the start.
The following exercises are cov...
