Patrick and Ciaran
A nice standing warm up with the purestretch strap, followed by a mat based stretch and strength class. Level 3
This classes focusses on a full body flexibility routine adding core, glute and back work. It’s very achievable for pretty much everyone. Enjoy!
Just a few simple cue tips for some of the exercises in the routine:
Pose: Side leg lift.
Purpose: Strengthen the Glute Medius and Minimus. And your core is working hard to stabilise your pelvis.
Some cues:
- Everything is in line from the head to the toes
- Keep the ribs lifted
- Don’t lean into your elbow
- Keep your ‘hipeye’ looking forward
- Don’t lift leg too high
- Lengthen the leg before you lift it.
Pose: The Bridge.
Purpose: Strengthen the Glute Maximus and improves spinal and hip mobility.
Some cues:
Feet hip distance
- Feet hip distance
- Arms by your side, with palms up or down (UP opens shoulders and chest, DOWN is suitable for beginners)
- Tuck your tailbone in as you lift, encouraging the middle of your back to have contact with the floor
- Scoop in your abs
- Continue to lift, using your butt to take you there
- Park between your shoulder blades
- Don’t arch the back when you’re at the top
- Your butt is keeping that bridge up, wiggle your toes
