Resistance band
Resistance bands come in many different strengths. Not sure what is best for you? Get in touch and we will happily guide you as to what we think would be best for you.
Aside from helping with strength work and toning for legs and shoulders the band is a great aid for stretches too.
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A & J's class!
This was recorded especially for a brilliant mother and son duo who do PMP-OD together all through the week - how lovely is that?!
Excuse the hedge trimmer at the beginning - always seems to happen when we start filming ;)
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Side lying band workout
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Shoulder strength and stability with the band.
Aside from shoulder strengthening, this 8 minute class works your whole core, challenging stabilisation from your trunk, when loading your arms with resistance.
Shoulders shouldn't be neglected - you use them more than you realise and a strong shoulder girdle helps maintain a healthy spine and po... -
Floor based band class
This 1 hour class was requested following one of our original classes that Bill took - and it was loved! So Bill has tried to re-create the best bits here.
Stretching and strengthening with an exercise band is a really great way to deepen your Pilates practice and work yourself that bit harder.
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Small ball and band standing work - 1 of 4.
This can be done from cold, no pre-warm up required - a 5 min warm up before some gentle progressive stabilisation work.
Rotator cuff stability for shoulders and adductor stabilisation for the pelvis.
Some challenges here also for your balance.
Suitable for beginner to intermediate level. -
Small ball and band kneeling work - 2 of 4.
This can be done following on from session 1 - or done on its own.
Best to be done after a gentle warm up of your shoulders and some roll downs if you need a warm up. -
Small ball and band lying work - 3/4
Shoulder and lower limb strength and stability, with a lovely lower limb neural glide for the sciatic nerve and a fantastic extension stretch for the thoracic spine.
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Small ball and band full body core conditioner 4/4
Not a session to do cold - make sure your body is warmed up to a degree.
Almost 12 minutes of fantastic conditioning work and some lovely stretches to complement. -
Abdominal session with band
Using a band for added resistance / load, this session includes multiple exercises that work the abdominal wall in a multitude of directions and combined movements. Includes side bends, rotation, plank work and sit-ups.