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Video 7 – Pilates Roll-Up Core Strength Exercise – Three Variations / Options

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In this Pilates Video you are going to learn three variations of an Pilates Exercise called the Roll-Up. The exercise focuses on your straight abdominal muscles / your rectus abdominis and a small bit on lower and mid back mobility.
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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 Roll-Up (option 1 – arms stretched out in front of you)
Sit with your legs straight stretched out in front of you and aim to straighten your back as much as possible, keep your shoulders and neck relaxed. Breath in to prepare, breath out as you tuck your tailbone under, draw your chin slightly in towards your chest and gradually easy vertebrae by vertebrae onto the mat. Aim for a slow and controlled movement, avoid any rushed or jerky moves to keep it safe for your back. Breath in as you reach cross over your body to lengthen your back and spine. Roll your back in the same controlled way off the mat as you breath out and reach away to your feet to incorporate a hamstring / back of your leg stretch. Repeat up to ten times. This exercise might not be for your if you have any back issues.
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(2) Pilates Roll-Up (option 2 – arms crisscrossed in front of chest) 
Same as above, crisscross your arms in front of your chest to intensify the movement. Still stretch your whole body out as your hands and fingers reach away for a moment.
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(3) Pilates Roll-Up (option 3 – arms / hands stretch away to the ceiling )
Same as above, stretch your arms / fingers away towards the ceiling, your palms are facing towards each other. This intensives the movement further and requires more control.
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

Video 6 – Core Strength, Pilates, Upper-Body Combo 1. Roll-Down Push-Up, 2. Roll-Out, 3. Ball Russian-Twist

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In this Pilates Video you are going to learn three exercises, two Pilates, Core Strength Exercises and one Upper-Body Toning and Strengthening Exercise.
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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 Push-Up & Roll-Down >> Focuses on increasing upper-body strength (arms, chest), improves spin & back mobility a small bit.
Stand tall, arms, shoulders and the neck area are relaxed. Roll-down into a push-up position, place your hands wide, to the right & left of the mat, aim to keep you neck long, avoid dropping your head if possible to avoid tension in the neck. Keep your hip lifted, maintain ideally a straight line – ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, top of your head. Breath in as you lower your upper-body, breath out as you push away from the mat or floor. Roll up on the next breath out and come into a standing position.
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(2) Swiss-Ball / Gym-Ball Roll-Out
 >> Focuses mainly on increasing your “global abdominal” strength (it strengthens various abdominal / stomach muscles at the same time)
Kneel in front of the ball, your wrists rest on ball, your elbows are slightly bent. Maintain a straight line from your knees to your shoulders and the top of your head. Keep your shoulders and neck loose and relaxed. Breath out as you roll out, breath in as you roll back up.
Avoid dropping your hip and keep your TVA, core muscles slightly engaged to protect your lower back.
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(3)  Russian Twist with a Gym / Swiss-Ball >> Focuses on toning your waist / increasing oblique strength and gets your thighs, buttock / gluteal muscles and mid / lower back a bit as well.
Rest the top of your upper back and the back of your head on a gym-ball, lift your hip to create a straight line from your knees to the crown of your head, keep your hip lifted and your ankles below your knees. Reach with your arms towards the ceiling, palms facing inwards. keep the shoulder relaxed. Breath out as you turn from your waist to the right, remember to keep you hip lifted, breath in as your return to the centre, turn to the left on your next out breath, breath in returning to the centre.
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To-Do-List:
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Do a brief warm-up of 5-8min including some rotational and loosening moves for your neck, back, shoulders and your lower back or do some cardio exercises for 5-8min e.g. brisk walking.
(2) Do each exercise up to 10 times, assuming your back, neck, shoulders, knees and other joints etc. agree with the movement and there is no pain. Do three sets of each exercise.
(3) I suggest to keep an exercise and activity diary, which will allow you to recognize progress.
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Make a note of
(3.1) when you exercise time/date/duration,
(3.2) how many reps / sets you do,
(3.3) how the exercises are getting easier over time. I came up with a rating system.
I use a scale from 1 to 10 ( 1 = very very easy; 10 = extremely hard, nearly impossible).
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Let me know how you get on and if you have any questions.
Martin

Pilates Classes in South Dublin *New Classes start early / mid *March 2016*

I’m going to start a new set of PIlates and other Fitness classes in South Dublin, in the Dublin 14, Dublin 16 and Dublin 18 area early, mid March 2016.

Do you want to
(1) Tone-Up
(2) Improve your Core Strength
(3) Boost your Energy
(4) Increase your Flexibility
(5) Prevent back issues and other injuries
(6) Up general Strength ?

A lot of us sit for hours in front of a computer or on a desk and rarely get up and take breaks. Even if we know a short stroll around the office, down to the canteen or even to a local park would be good for your back, give you a mental break, so you would come back refreshed and re-energized.

Pilates is great for loosening and strengthening your back, maintaining good posture and increasing core strength (abdominal and back). It will also help you to prevent or tackle various back, neck and other issues, as the majority of exercises are performed in a controlled and slow manner. This will allow you to increase awareness, you could even compare it with certain aspects of being mindful as you move.

Sports people also benefit from increased core strength to prevent injuries. All types of athletes and sporty individuals do Pilates and Core Work exercises. This included e.g. soccer player, rugby player, GAA player, people who play Golf etc. etc..

Individuals in their more mature years find Pilates beneficial as it helps them to (1) stay supple (2) maintain flexibility (3) keep their balance (4) increase and maintain mobility.

New March and April 2016 Classes start:
Pilates in south Dublin, Ireland, Rathfarnham, Dundrum, Sandyford, Churchtown, Ballinteer, Marley Park, Lambs Cross, Cabinteely - D14 D16 D18

[1] Tuesday 8th March 2016 – 6pm Men Only Pilates – Sandyford Community Centre, Dublin 18
[2] Tuesday 8th March 2016 – 8.15pm Men Only Pilates (Progression Level) Taney Parish Centre, Dublin 14
[3] Wednesday 9th March 2016 – 10am Over 60s Pilates & Fitness, St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Rathfarnham, off Willbrook Road, close to The Yeallow House Pub.
[4] Tuesday 15th March 2016 – 9.30am Toning & Conditioning Circuits, Foxrock Parish Center, Dublin 18
[5] Thursday 24th March 2016 – 10am Intermediate Pilates, Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, beside Marley Park, Rathfarnham, close to Ballinteer, Churchtown, Dundrum, Dublin 14, Dublin 16
[6] Thursday 25th March 2016 – 11.15am Over 60s Pilates & Fitness Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, beside Marley Park, Rathfarnham, close to Ballinteer, Churchtown, Dundrum, Dublin 14, Dublin 16
[7] Wednesday 6pm (ongoing) Mens Pilates – Sandyford Industrial Estate, close to the LUAS, Beacon Hotel and Hospital.

Contact Martin for Bookings or with any further questions you might have.

6 over 8 Summer Pilates Classes Deal Offer in South Dublin – Nutgrove Dundrum Churchtown Dublin 14 16 close to Rathgar, Rathmines

Fitnecise – Martin offers his usual “6 Over 8 Weeks – Pilates Classes Summer Deal” for June, July, August 2012.

in South Dublin – Nutgrove Rathfarnham Dublin 14 16, close to Terenure, Templeogue etc.

Pilates Classes in South Dublin Summer Deal 6 over 8 weeks Offer in Rathfarnham, Nutgrove, close to Dundrum, Leoaprdstown, BallinteerUse 6 Pilates Classes over an 8 to 9 week period.
• This allows to cater for you going on holidays or if you are other occupied.
• There is a maximum of 10 class participants
• Pilates/Yoga mats and various Pilates equipment (Pilates Rings,
_Balls, Foam Rollers, Resistance Bands, Gym Sticks etc.) are provided.
• €86 for 6 weeks.
• There won’t be any Pilates classes during the weeks of
_Monday 6th and 13th August 2012.
• This offer is valid for Martin’s evening Pilates classes on
_Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night.
• Let me know if you are interested in a Monday evening
_6pm class, as I’m considering running an additional class then.
Bookings can be done on our our Fitnecise partner booking site.
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• Find out Full Fitness and Exercise Class Time Table for our
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South Dublin base Studio here, close to Dundrum, Leopardstown, Sandyford, Terenure, Rathmines, Rathgar, Churchtown, Bellarmine etc.

New – 9.45am Monday Morning Pilates in South Dublin Starts 12th September

Our new “Monday Morning 9.45am Pilates Classes” start next week.

Here the details:
• The course runs for 8 weeks
• There is a max. of 8-10 participants per class
• Mats are provided (no hidden charge like some other studios do)
• Parking is Free
• Small equipment provided in Progression Pilates Classes
   e.g. Pilates Circles, Foam Rollers, Gymsticks, Dynabands, Resistance Bands,
   small Hand Weights, Gym Balls etc.
• Clean, tidy Pilates studio (not a scruffy sports hall or community hall).
• Professional and Insured Stott Pilates Instructor

Click here or on the picture below to see a few studio pictures.Pilates classes courses in south Co Dublin Ireland Studio Nutgrove Shopping Centre Rathfarnham -close Dundrum Leopardstown Sandyford Terenure Rathmines 2