Hook, Hampshire

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Guide to Pilates

The 100

A great warm-up for the lungs and abdominal muscles

The roll up

This exercise helps to improve abdominal strength and stability

Single leg stretch

Targets abdominal muscles and helps to improve

co-ordination

Double leg stretch

A great exercise to challenge co-ordiantion and strengthen abdomianl muscles. Also helps build strength in the back

Shoulder bridge

This exercise helps to increase muscles strength of the hop extensors (gluteal muscles) and to improve core stability

Criss cross

A great exercise to work on both upper and lower abdominal strength with a particular focus on strengthening the oblique abdominals muscles

Leg circle

Perfect for developing abdominal control and helps maintain stability in the torso

Scissors

A fantastic exercise to help tone and strengthen muscles from the core through to the legs

Double leg lower

A great core strengthening move that focuses on lower abdominal muscles, it also strengthens the lower back muscles