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Simple Mat Exercises to do from Home 🧘🏼‍♀️🏡

 Simple mat exercises to do from home 🧘🏼‍♀️🏡 The Hundreds: Lie on your back, legs lifted to the tabletop. Lift your head, neck, and shoulders. Extend your arms beside your body, floating above the mat. Pump your arms up and down in little pulses while inhaling for five counts and exhaling for five. Repeat for ten breaths. Single-Leg Stretch: From the same tabletop position, extend your right leg at a 45-degree angle and hug your left knee to your chest. Switch legs and move with control. Maintain a tight core and relaxed shoulders. Roll-Up: Lie flat, arms extended overhead. Gently peel your spine off the mat, one vertebra at a time, stretching forward over your toes. Reverse the movement to return. This classic motion enhances core control and spinal articulation. Leg Circles: Lie on your back and raise one leg toward the ceiling. Circle your leg outward, downward, and around without rotating your hips. Keep your motions slow and steady. Switch legs after five to eight reps. Pla...
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What to expect when going to your first Reformer class🩰

What to expect when going to your first Reformer class🩰

Learning to use a reformer machine is similar to learning to ride a bike. It may feel awkward at first, but it quickly clicks, and you won't think about it again.

You will also realise that you are targeting previously underused muscles in new ways. Allow yourself the grace to accept that as you practice, you will become familiar with these movements and they will come more naturally over time.

Pilates emphasises self-reflection; try not to compare yourself to the progress of those around you. Your workout is all about you.

Comfort is essential in a Reformer Pilates class. Wear fitting, stretchy clothes that allow for a complete range of movement. Avoid loose clothing that may get caught in the machine. Grip socks are essential for preventing slips and falls. 




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