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Video 8 – Three Pilates Exercises – Single Leg Stretches, Roll Like a Ball, Shoulder Brigde

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In this Pilates Video you are going to learn  three Pilates Exercise that increase Core Strength, Back Mobility and Back Strength.
(1) Pilates Single Leg Stretches, (2) Roll Like a Ball or Roll Back, (3) Pilates Shoulder Bridge.
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Keep your core muscles, your TVA (Transverse Abdominis) slightly engaged throughout to make these exercises safer for your lower back. Always consult a GP / physician before starting a new exercises regime, especially if you haven’t exercised for a long time on a regular basis.

(1) Pilates Single Leg Stretches  ( focuses on – abdominal / core Strength – rectus adominis )
More details to follow …over the weekend.
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(2) Pilates Rolling like a Ball or Roll Back ( focuses on lower abdominal strength, back mobility, a bit back strength )
More details to follow … over the weekend.
This exercise might not be for your if you have any back issues.

(3) Pilates Shoulder Bridge ( Back Mobility & Back Stretching )
More details to follow … over the weekend.
Same as above, just crisscross your arms in front of your chest to intensify the movement..
Let me know how you get on and e-mail or facebook me your questions, comments or feedback.
Thank you
_ Martin

January 2016 Pilates Classes in South Dublin D14 D16 D18

I’m going to start a new set of *Pilates* and *Fitness* Classes in the greater South Dublin area during the week of Monday 11th January 2016. Classes will include:

  1. Men Only Pilates / Mens Pilates and Core Strength Classes
    6pm and 8.15pm – Tuesday evenings (in Dundrum D14 and Sandyford D18)
  2. Over 60s Pilates and Fitness Classes
    10am Wednesday and 11.15am Thursday morning (in Rathfarnahm, close to Ballyboden, beside Marlay Park – Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club and Rathfarnham Parish Centre)
  3. Intermediate Pilates Classes
    10am Thursday morning (and possibly Friday morning as well, to be confirmed)
  4. Toning & Weight Loss Classes
    9.30am Tuesday morning (in Foxrock D18, close to Deansagrange, Stillorgan, Cabinteely, in Foxrock Parish Centre)
  5. HIIT Toning & Conditioning Class 
    7.30am Thursday morning (in D18 Central Park, Sandyford Industrial Estate as part of the Live-Work-Grow Program)

Find a full Pilates and Fitness Class Timetable for above mentioned class in Dublin 14, Dublin 16 and Dublin 18 here.

Contact Martin for further information or to book your Pilates Classes, Trial & Drop-In Classes possible if availability allows.