Posted By: Emmeline Kemp on 7th October 2020
What do you do in a Barre class?
The following details what you will learn in a Barre class:
1. A simple warm up moving the spine in all planes of movement whilst focussing on the breath and it’s effect on the movement.
2. Lower body warm up including squats, toe rises and pliés AKA knee bends with the legs in a turned out position.
3. Upper body strength and endurance with hand weights or resistance bands.
4. Lower body strength and stability whilst increasing mobility of the hips. Standing side and back leg lifts for example.
5. Cardio Legs increasing the range of motion, repetitions and speed movements include leg kicks and curtseys.
6. Mat based floor work including Pilates abdominal strengthening, spine and shoulder girdle stabilisation and strength training. Finishing with gentle stretching and relaxation.
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Posted By: Emmeline Kemp on 25th August 2020
So you want to invest in Pilates equipment to use at home…
But what Pilates equipment do you really need and why?
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Posted By: Emmeline Kemp on 11th June 2020
There can be a myriad of reasons why you might suffer tight and uncomfortable shoulders.
Poor postural alignment, faulty breath patterns or repetitive movements due to work or leisure activities to name a few.
Whilst a soothing massage would be nice… In the current lockdown situation you might benefit from a little self care to relieve tight shoulders in the form of a foam roller…
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Posted By: Emmeline Kemp on 14th April 2020
This Pilates inspired leg series will both strengthen and mobilise your legs and hips.
Can I do these exercises at home without any equipment?
The simple answer is yes!
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Posted By: Emmeline Kemp on 11th February 2020
The connection between Fascia and Pilates?
The mind. Oh yes, that elusive mind-body connection.
How do you do Fascial Movement?
In the studio I use small equipment including Fitness Circles, Mini Stability Balls, Spiky Balls, Foam Rollers and Resistance Bands to help you improve your body movement and awareness.
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Posted By: Emmeline Kemp on 2nd December 2019
Our spines need a balance of all 3 planes of motion to be healthy but the forward flexion movement (sagital) is the one we use the most. The twist (transverse) is second. And side bend (lateral flexion) the least used.
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Posted By: Emmeline Kemp on 16th September 2019
Postural alignment keeps coming up in my private Pilates sessions and small group classes.
It’s hard to do anything well if your postural alignment is off. You’ll inevitably end up with pain and/or injury.
So, how can Pilates help your back pain?
Here are are series of simple ways that you can help improve your postural alignment even before you join a class or sign up for a 1-2-1 Pilates session.
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