Northern Pilates

Exercises on all fours/4 point are a really effective way to work so many muscles groups.

If you can’t kneel due to knee/ankle/shoulder/wrist problems then all of these can be adapted to standing exercises.

Full explanations given in classes online and in person.

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There’s a lot of information and advice about using weights and we absolutely should be strength training at every age. Especially in our 50’s and over.

The leg movements I’m doing are secondary but really advisable, especially with the hot weather we’ve been experiencing lately.

This is because, moving the lower body, especially calf raises, will prevent blood pooling and circulate blood back to our organs.

If you have low blood pressure or ever feel faint when standing for a long time, any foot and leg movement is helpful.

Simple marching on the spot or heel raises is fine if you can’t remember what to do or are not feeling very coordinated.

Many benefits to moving instead of being static when doing free weights:
🩸 Circulation
⚖️ Balance
💃 Coordination
💪🏼 Lower body strength

Feet are our foundation!

Do you have flat feet?

Maybe you have but you don’t know and have no problems. You may never experience problems but here are some ideas if you’re concerned or have ever had plantar fasciitis.

Correct footwear is also very important for, not only foot health, but overall body mechanics.

Try some of these foot stretches and check your outdoor footwear. Try to be barefoot in the house as much as possible 🦶

Are you thinking ‘these are not abdominal exercises to strengthen my core’?

I would completely understand if you were 🤗

Standing correctly and moving with good form is the most functional and accessible way to strengthen your deep core muscles. You don’t really need a bender ball to do these.

I ALWAYS include standing and balance in my classes. What’s the point of being really strong on the mat but not being able to use that ability when you are living life and doing every day activities?

Feel more confident in your body and live your life to the fullest 😎

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No equipment needed ☺️ just soft sand 🏖️

Happy Sunday 😎

Looking forward to another strong week for abs and glutes next week 💪🏼

How to lie safely with the bender ball (small pilates ball) in a supine position. Trying to lie on top of it can cause injury xx