Body Torque Pilates in Woking – Half roll back and hold with single arm movement
Purpose: To strengthen the back and abdominals Exercise Description Sit up straight with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Holding the back of your legs, inhale and create a “C” shape with...
Pilates Exercise – Hip Opener/Clam L2 with kick by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Aid re-alignment of hip rotators, which can help in sciatic nerve problems Exercise Description Lie on side, hips stacked Support the head with a pillow Bring the knees into the chest, so your heels...
Pilates Exercise – Hip Opener/Clam with Leg Kick Level 1 by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Aid re-alignment of hip rotators, which can help in sciatic nerve problems Exercise Description Lie on side, hips stacked Support the head with a pillow Bring the knees into the chest, so your heels...
Body Torque Pilates in Woking – Clam/Hip Opener L3
Purpose: Aid re-alignment of hip rotators, which can help in sciatic nerve problems Exercise Description Lie on side, hips stacked Support the head with a pillow Bring the knees into the chest, so your...
Side Plank L1 by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Strength – Core and Obliques and upper body Exercise Description Lie on your side and bend your legs to 90º, hips stacked Engage core and pelvic floor, shoulders back and down Rest on...
Scissors L1 with Curl Up
Purpose – Strength Core and Lumber Spine Set up Position Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor Ensure knees and feet are in line with hips...
Superman Pilates Exercise L1 by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Mobility & Strength – Mid & Lower Back Exercise Description Lie face down on the mat with pelvis and spine in neutral Elbows should be bent inline with shoulders and in a U...
Pilates Exercise – Prone Cobra by Body Torque Pilates
Purpose: Strengthen the back, shorten trapezius and rhomboids Exercise Description Lie on your front arms by sides with palms facing up Inhale, Exhale and raise the chest and head off the floor, extending the back, retracting...
Pilates Exercise – Side Scissor Level 2 by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Strength – Core and Obliques Exercise Description Lie on your side on the mat with your elbow point and hip in contact with the floor, body in a straight line Hips and shoulders...
Pilates Exercise – Side Scissors Level 1 by Body Torque Pilates in Woking
Purpose: Strength – Core and Obliques Exercise Description Lie on your side on the mat with your body in a straight line Hips and shoulders stacked, core muscles engaged Lateral Thoracic breathing Bottom...