Sunday Morning 9.30am Yoga – Cofton Springs
This is a gentle relaxing Sunday morning yoga class, great for beginners and regular yoga goers. Relax, unwinded and increase your mobility and flexibility. Good for overall health, increases muscle strength and helps retain muscle mass.
Please contact Cofton Holidays on 01626 890111 or visit there website at www.coftonholidays.co.uk
Yogalates class at the RICC – Saturday Mornings at 10:30 am.
Yogalates welcomes all abilities with modifications available for everyone. Enjoy a relaxing mindful class working on alignment, centring, balance, and concentration, whilst breathing through flowing movements. Yogalates is a combination of Yoga and Pilates. I will also be adding some lightweight resistance training within the hour-long class. This class can help improve Balance, Stamina, strength, flexibility, mobility, and concentration. There will also be five minutes of relaxation and mindfulness at the end of the session.
Equipment ā Please bring a Yoga/Pilates mat if you have one, water, Yoga block if you use one and strap only if needed. Wear suitable workout clothing. Yoga and Pilates is done in bare feet/socks. You will need trainers for any resistance weight training.
Pilates One Hundred
The Roll up exercise 2 from Joseph H. Pilates & William J. Miller’s book “return to life through contrology“
Roll over with legs spread both ways
Here’s a great exercise to help increase Abdominal strength, Pelvic Stability and Hip strength and mobility.
Beginner’s, intermediate and advanced option. Always work to your own level and progress gradually.
Always check with a health professional if you have any health conditions before starting any new exercise regime, especially if you have never done Pilates before.
Primary muscles used during this exercise.
āAnterior spinal stabilizers: Rectus Abdominis, Internal and External Oblique, Transverse Abdominis.
Posterior spinal rotators & stabilizers: Erector Spinae, Iliocostalis Longissimus Semispinalis, deep posterior spinal group.ā
(Mat Pilates Teacher Training, 2020 P63)
The Rocker with legs wide
What is pilates?
Pilates aims to strengthen the body, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing.
Pilates exercises are done on a mat or using special equipment.
Pilates was developed by German-born Joseph Pilates, who believed mental and physical health were closely connected.
Who is pilates for?
Pilates is suitable for all ages and levels of ability and fitness.
If you have any health concerns, such as a health condition or an injury, seek advice from a GP or a health professional before starting any exercise programme.
What are the health benefits of pilates?
There are many reports on the health benefits of pilates, such as it can improve posture, muscle tone, balance and joint mobility, as well as relieve stress and tension.
Can pilates help me lose weight?
Pilates is classed as a muscle-strengthening activity, which can help you maintain a healthy weight. Classes can vary in intensity: they can be gentle or offer a solid workout.
If you want to lose weight, you’re advised to combine pilates with a healthy diet.
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Totally drenched from my Piyo home workout today. Feels so good to move through these powerful Yoga and Pilates exercises.
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