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The Saw….exercise of the week!

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The Saw

The Saw

Saw is an intricate back and hamstring stretch and also works your inner thigh as well as your core (of course!). Its my favourite exercise this week, but can be hard to master. My top tip- ask someone to hold your hips down as you do it so you can feel how it feel when your hips and bum don’t lift off the floor.

Saw is an important lesson in pelvic stability as well. While there is a lot of activity in the upper body, the abdominals must keep the hips still and even throughout the exercise.
Saw Preparation:

  • Sit up straight on your sit bones.
  • Your legs are extended in front of you, about shoulder width apart. If you have tight hamstrings you may need to prop your hips up on small lift, like a folded towel.
  • Arms are stretched out wide to the side, even with your shoulders.
  • Inhale to prepare, then exhale and rotate opposite hand to opposite foot, twisting the torso. Exhale further and make a sawing motion with your hand towards your toe 3 times.
  • Keep your hips level, bum on the floor, pelvis stable, abs drawn in.
  • Inhale and rotate back to centre and repeat on the other side.

Have a go and come and get some advice at our next class….

Priya

August classes

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Hey,

So its hot, humid and you don’t feel like jumping around but do want to tone up….look no further!

The next beginners Pilates course starts next Monday (2nd August) and spaces are going fast, so do contact me to reserve a spot. Its a great introduction to the principles of Pilates and is suitable for all levels of fitness as I am able to tailor the classes to meet your needs.

Pilates is best done consistently so  a short course like this is idea to learn the exercises and start to train your core muscles. If you need any proof of it working, come and observe my pregnancy bump, kept nice and trim with Pilates!

Contact me to reserve a space.

Priya

New Pilates Beginners Course in August

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A 6 week beginners Pilates course to strengthen and tone your body. This will be a small class led by and experienced instructor. No experience is necessary.

Pilates is excellent for strengthening abdominal muscles, improving posture, improving fitness, strengthening the back and toning the body.

Venue – The Old Chemist, Bitterne Triangle.
Time – Mondays 5.30pm-6.15pm
Cost – £28 for 6 weeks
Start date – Monday 2nd August 2010

Contact me to book a space!

Summer Special

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Just a special offer to entice you…. for anyone attending for 4 or more sessions over the summer (July and August, this week included for intermediates and starting from 26th July for beginners) I’d like to give you a session in September for half price.
Pilates is one of those things that is of real benefit if you are able to come regularly, so I’m hoping this may entice you!

New pilates classes off to a flying start!

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What a great evening! The beginners class went well with some lovely ladies trying out a new form of exercise, lets hope they catch the bug! Its always hard learning new techniques, getting the breathing and positions right, so much to remember…

The new Intermediates class was well attended and a lot of fun. Lots of laughing, a bit of groaning and some new moves to challenge people. It was great to see so many people back for more Pilates punishment!

Intermediates class

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Intermediates Pilates class starts 6.30pm this Monday (7th June) at The Old Chemist, Bitterne Park.

This is a class aimed for those with some prior knowledge of Pilates (the basics – how to breathe, set up the body and do some of the basic exercises). If you have never done Pilates before then I would recommend that you come to one of my beginners courses first.

Looking forward to seeing you all back there!