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Femur Circles
Following on from Bent Knee Fallout we have Femur Circles. This is good for Femur circles are great for releasing tight hips. This exercise can also help reduce tension through the low back. How to do Femur Circles Float legs in the air one at ...
Bent Knee Fallout
Carrying on from Bridging our next exercise is bent knee fallout. This is good for Bent knee fallout is great for those new to Pilates working on developing pelvic stability. It is also good for teaching the leg to move without the torso moving with ...
Bridging (Pelvic Curl Pilates)
Our next exercise is Bridging, otherwise known as Pelvic Curl Pilates. This is good for Bridging is a fantastic exercise with many benefits including: Improving spinal articulation, Activating and strengthening the hamstrings and abs, and Lengthening hip flexors. Things to focus on The benefits of ...
Book Openings
Next up in our exercise series we have Book Openings! This is good for Book openings are great for improving mobility through the spine, particularly through the thoracic region. This is also a great one to help stretch the chest and provide shoulder mobility. Things ...
Criss Cross
Following on from Book Openings we have Criss Cross. This is good for Criss cross is a great exercise for our intermediate clients to challenge pelvic stability and to develop strength in the abs – particularly through the obliques. Things to focus on/challenges Throughout Criss ...
Hula Pilates Exercise
Next up in our series of Pilates exercises is the Hula! Things to focus on Throughout the Hula, make sure you maintain a good connection through the abdominals. While tempting to relax your head and shoulders back towards the mat each time you come back ...
Elephant, a Pilates Exercise
Moving on from Hula we have Elephant, an exercise typically done on the reformer. Things to focus on Maintain the pyramid shape through your body throughout. The line from your head to tailbone doesn’t change as the legs move. Before you start, make sure that ...
Diamond Press
The exercise we will be focusing on in this post is the Diamond Press. An exercise which is perfect for counteracting the bad posture habits we pick up in our busy technology driven lifestyles. Things to focus on Maintain good abdominal connection throughout – this ...
Single Leg Stretch Pilates Exercise
Next up we are focusing on the Single Leg Stretch. Things to focus on Maintain feet at knee level throughout (as if sliding your feet out along a table). The torso remains still – only the legs and hand position changes. Challenges This is a ...
Grasshopper
The next exercise in our series is the Grasshopper. Things to focus on Ensure the abdominals are engaged/lifted throughout to provide support to the lower back. Move the head up away from the floor first, working down the spine as you lift away from the ...
How to Do the Long Stretch
Next up is the Long Stretch Pilates Exercise. Things to focus on Keep your shoulders down and wide throughout this exercise. Maintain a long line from the top of the head to the heels. Avoid lifting/lowering the hips as you move the carriage in and ...
Downstretch – Pilates Exercise
Following on from the diamond press we have the downstretch, an exercise which requires a considerable amount of control and strength, particularly in the upper body. Things to focus on ensure your abdominals and upper back extensors are continually engaged throughout the exercise. You should ...
Side Lying Single Leg Swings
Following on from Side Lie Single Leg Lifts, we move onto Side Lying Leg Swings. Lying on your side is a difficult position to stabilise the body and makes this exercise a challenge for the abdominals. When performing this exercise you must ensure you are ...
Single Leg Slides
Single Leg Slides, like Chest lifts and Dead Bugs, are another good starting point for those new to Pilates. Whilst performing Single Leg Slides you are activating/strengthening your deep abdominals and hamstrings as well as increasing your pelvic stability and body awareness. How to do ...
Chest Lifts
Chests Lifts are another foundational Pilates exercise. It strengthens the abdominal muscles and helps develop pelvic stability and control. While Chest Lifts resemble the crunch, the pace is much slower. This means movement is driven by the strength of the abdominals and the position of ...
Our Pilates Beginners Course Has Changed
Throughout the past few months there have been many changes at PilatesCan including our Pilates Beginners Course. Originally a 6 week course, you now progress through the foundations of Mat Pilates in 4 weeks. You will then be ready for the intermediate Pilates Mat exercises ...
Key Principles of the Pilates Method
Pilates may seem like a new phenomenon due to its increasing popularity over the past decade but it has been around since the early 20th century. Taking its name from its creator Joseph Pilates, it was originally developed to help German soldiers recover from injuries ...
Side Lie Single Leg Lift
Today’s exercise is the Side Lie Single Leg Lift which is help’s achieve pelvic stability and is good for the obliques. Lying on your side is the most difficult position to stabilise the body, so this is a great way to start challenging the abdominals ...
Deadbugs Exercise
Here at PilatesCan we love everything about Pilates and enjoy spreading this love to as many people as possible. Which is why we’re starting a new blog series looking at specific exercises that can easily be done at home. First up is Dead Bugs! This ...
Post-Natal Pilates Testimonial
“With these Pilates Post Natal sessions, I am starting to feel like my old self again” “It’s amazing what a difference this Pilates post-natal class has made. I am already feeling much stronger, more connected” Just some of the comments heard from our participants by ...
Meet Kirrilly: Principle Pilates Instructor
One of our Principle Pilates instructors, Kirrilly has been with PilatesCan since 2004, back when we were called Pilates Manuka. Having experienced the benefits of Pilates for injury rehabilitation first hand, Kirrilly was inspired to change careers. Kirrilly is passionate about spreading awareness of the ...
PilatesCan Flash Sale
Flash sales offer a 50% discount to new starters who would like to try out a couple of our mat Pilates or our Pilates Fit session. If you are quick enough you will be able to purchase your 50% discount here. Once the flash sale ...
Post Natal Pilates – at PilatesCan
“With these Pilates Post Natal sessions, I am starting to feel like my old self again” “It’s amazing what a difference this Pilates post-natal class has made. I am already feeling much stronger, more connected” Just some of the comments heard from our participants by ...
New: Get the PilatesCan App
Get Our App PilatesCan and Fun & Fitness have a new App for Client Session Scheduling & Management which can be downloaded by clicking the button above. You can read more about how to use the app in the client centre. Thanks for your patience during ...
Pilates Exercises for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be a potentially serious condition affecting your sleep and daily life, and if left untreated, can move to your neck and back. In this article, you’ll learn how pilates can relieve shoulder pain. With the right exercises and treatment this pain does ...
Benefits of Pilates for Dancers
Dancing and Pilates have long gone hand in hand. When Joseph Pilates first took his method to New York, some of his first clients were dancers. Today Pilates is a core part of many a dancers training, with Darcey Bussell, Marc Cassidy, and the Australian ...
Pilates for Runners
We have all heard about the benefits of running and how it can help you: Lose weight Increase lung function & Boost your immune system to help prevent disease However, while running can do wonders for your overall health, it can also play havoc on ...
