CAREERING INTO CHAIR

SEASONAL PILATES WORKSHOP WITH SANDIE KEANE

Seasonal Pilates Workshop with Sandie Keane
What is Seasonal Pilates?
Seasonal Pilates restores balance within the body’s mechanics, using a prescription
of exercises that target muscle groups associated with each season.
So howis this different to a generic class?
Lets take Spring – In a seasonal Pilates class during the season of spring
the muscular focus is on the Pectoralis Major [...]

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PILATES

Introduction to Modern Pilates
Presented By Annie Bain & Cherry Baker
Thank you for attending this session!
We understood when putting the subject on the timetable we would only be attracting a small number of of delegates. Lets face it, it’s a big step when thinking about changing or adding to your career.
So now I have you in [...]

LUNGEOLOGY

Lungeology – Diagnostic Testing
Presented by Sheila Done
Is a Squat as functional as a lunge? How often do
we squat in our everyday life compared to how often we walk or use the stairs?
We will look at diagnostic testing for the hip and ankle, what goes on above
and below the knee often affects that joint!

Test
Directions
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CAMBER HANDOUTS

Here are the Handouts from Camber as promised:
Spinal Mobility and Segmental Control Blackers
Noodle doodle splishsplash
Aerobubbles

THE BIG ONE – BARNSLEY

Well, it’s been a while since I have presented at a big event, so I have been looking forward to The Big One.

SIDE PLANK

Pilates Pick Sponsored by Modern Pilates
Side Plank 
The aim of this exercise is to:
Trunk stabilisers Shoulder stability Work quadratus lumborum and external obliques
Target Muscle Groups:
Quadratus lumborum and obliques Latissimus dorsi Shoulder stabilisers
Exercise Setup:
Lie on the side with the legs bent. Before movement begins lie with optimal postural alignment (as close to neutral [...]

LEG PULLS

The aim of this exercise is to:
Strengthen Core Stabilisers
Promote Scapula Stability
Encourage weight baring activity through upper limbs
Target Muscle Groups:
Core Stabilisers
Scapula Stabilisers
Pelvic Stabilisers
Exercise Setup:
All 4s position, adopt neutral spine, ensure the wrist and elbows are under the shoulders, with elbows soft, knees are under the hips.
(For beginners this exercise can be taught with the knees [...]

HIP ROLLS

The aim of this exercise is to:
Improve trunk Mobility and flexibility
Encourage MSE Trunk rotators
Teach segmental control of the spine
Target Muscle Groups:
Spinal rotators
Core stabilisers
Exercise Setup:
Lie supine with the knees bent and the feet flat on the floor
Knees and feet must be together
Neutral spine
Arms are slightly out to the side with palms facing upwards
Shoulders are drawn down [...]