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Consistency is KEY!

A year ago when I tried this exercise I could only just hang - barely ! Then one day , it happened!

When you practice the classical order, you train your whole system to work as one unit.

You work from your centre in every exercise so that you can create the strength and stability you need to move your arms and legs.

In the video the first rep was a struggle, then my body remembered , it understood where to work from and then it became possible .

🌟Sunday Fun working on my Extensions and Handstands 🌟

The one rep drill (one rep of each of the 34 classical mat exercises ) is a great way to make sure you move each day with or without access to equipment . In the video I am practising 3 reps - sped up of course 😏because one never seems enough ! In 3 reps I can find a rhythm that enables me find a ‘mind body connection’. I live my day normally rushed and frenetic so in my practice I like to take it slow . It’s the perfect antecdote.

Regularly practice also serves as a reminder of how we should connect the work in all the other pieces of equipment in the studio to the original matwork as was intended by Joseph Pilates .

Consistency matters .

Self practice is key to being a better teacher .

Who did it better ? 🤪

“In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 you’ll see the difference and in 30 you’ll have a new body”

Pilates is a practice, you need CONSISTECY and in time the work is life changing . These amazing ladies turn up each week and are committed to learning the exercises so that they can flow and become more confident and feel stronger.

18months ago I was told that I should give up running due to too many pathologies in my right foot. During this time, I focused on swimming and a lot of time in my studio practising whilst training for my Classical certification. I felt stronger and more aligned and so I have gradually begun to run again, not excessively, just enough so I can enjoy a run like today with my daughter. Through my consistent Pilates practice, I have learnt so much more about my body, its limitations, its strengths and what it needs to recover. Because I am aware of the of affects of a run on my body, a good post run Pilates practice is essential. I know that through this, my body will rebalance, recover and refresh.

The above are just some of my go to exercises. What would yours be ?