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Elephant
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
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 ...
Longstretch
Next up is the longstretch. 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 out. Challenges Maintaining ...
Downstretch
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 ...
Dead Bugs
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, move to your neck and back. With the right exercises and treatment this pain does not need to be debilitating. Pilates can be incredibly beneficial for those who suffer from shoulder ...
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 ...
Pilates for Swimmers
What do Olympic swimmers Libby Trickett, Eamon Sullivan, and Geoff Huegill all have in common? Well apart from the obvious, they have all incorporated Pilates into their training. Another former Elite swimmer Leanne Wright, is training with us at PilatesCan as a Pilates Instructor at ...
PilatesCan fix your back and neck
Pilates has long been used as a form of rehabilitation, with Joseph Pilates himself developing it to help injured soldiers. However it wasn’t until the 90’s that Pilates became more commonly used in the rehabilitation of injuries, with many physiotherapists and orthopaedic surgeons recommending it ...
How to engage core muscles during pilates?
The core muscles are pivotal to achieving a stronger body using the Pilates method. Pilates strengthens the core through three basic steps (Segal, Hein & Basford, 2004): 1. Strengthen core muscles through coordinated breathing and movement Developing and achieving a sound breathing pattern is crucial ...
Tips to prevent neck pain and spinal pain
With a rise in sedentary lifestyles, spinal pain of the back and the neck has become extremely common. It is thought that around 80% of the population will experience neck or back pain at some point. In order to minimise the risk of neck pain ...
Background on Joseph Pilates
A young boy crippled by asthma and rickets leaving his body frail and weak became the man responsible for what we know as Pilates. Born in Germany in the late 19th Century, Joseph Pilates was determined to overcome his physical disadvantages and devoted his life ...
Pilates: How to start properly
As humans we are built to move and we should be able to enjoy that experience without pain. By focusing on increasing core strength and building flexibility, Pilates invigorates participants to move freely, i.e. with less pain and more efficiency. This is why Pilates Mat-work ...
