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Dr Michele du Plessis

Your Walls around you have just been there to hold up the roof or hang a picture, But not anymore.

It is amazing how diverse a workout can be, using objects around your house. This set of workouts we utilize A surface that you are able to lean on, be it a wall, door or cupboard door to get a phenomenal workout. There are classes using weights which can be substituted for tinned food or water bottles - no need to go out and buy equipment.

The exercise band gives you great resistance, if you don't have a band use your weights to give you that resistance or do the same movement with the band.

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Your Walls around you have just been there to hold up the roof or hang a picture, But not anymore.

It is amazing how diverse a workout can be, using objects around your house. This set of workouts we utilize A surface that you are able to lean on, be it a wall, door or cupboard door to get a phenomenal workout. There are classes using weights which can be substituted for tinned food or water bottles - no need to go out and buy equipment.

The exercise band gives you great resistance, if you don't have a band use your weights to give you that resistance or do the same movement with the band.

For 17 years I have been teaching Pilates and coming up with fun changes and adaptive movements to give you a full body tone, while correcting posture and relieving posture related aches and pains.

Join me for a series of enjoyable workouts, but first we always recap the basic principles that govern Pilates. We do this to ensure you are optimizing the workout. Here we learn how to breathe and hold your body in the correct placements. The placements themselves work muscle groups that align your body.

These are homemade videos I've made in my home studio, please help me by reviewing the course and sharing it to people you think would reap mass benefits. Let's begin...

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Learning objectives

  • Pilates fundamentals of how to exercise in the correct positions to maximise the benefits.
  • Classes using the band.
  • Classes using a wall or surface to lean on.
  • Classes using light weights and high repititions for toning.

Syllabus

Introduction
A history of Pilates
Learn the Six Basic Principles of Pilates to ensure that you are getting the full benefit of the workouts.
Why do we focus on breathing?
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Learners who complete Pilates Classes using the Band, Wall & Light Weights will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected 21 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Pilates Classes using the Band, Wall & Light Weights.
This 2022 publication is an excellent modern reference tool that provides a deep dive into the biomechanics of Pilates movements. It is particularly useful for this course as it explains the 'why' behind the six basic principles mentioned in the syllabus. The book adds significant depth by showing the internal muscular engagement for mat and prop-based exercises.
Widely regarded as a textbook by industry professionals, this book provides a visual guide to the muscles used in every exercise. It vital supplement for the course's sections on core placement and rib positioning. Reading this will help students maximize the benefits of the wall and band workouts by ensuring correct alignment.
Highly relevant reference tool specifically for the course modules involving the resistance band. It provides clear instructions on how to use props to increase resistance or provide support. It is more valuable as additional reading for students who want to expand their home workout repertoire beyond the course videos.
Written by a renowned authority in the field, this comprehensive guide covers a vast range of exercises including those using light weights. It popular reference for those looking for 'high repetitions for toning,' as mentioned in the course objectives. The book adds breadth by offering hundreds of variations that complement the course's syllabus.
This comprehensive reference tool that covers everything from beginner to advanced levels. It includes sections on using small equipment, which directly supports the 'Band' and 'Weights' classes in the course. The authors are well-known authorities in the Pilates community, ensuring the content is reliable and safe.
As one of the most popular Pilates books ever published, it serves as a robust companion to the matwork and toning sections of the course. It focuses on the flow and transitions between movements, which adds a layer of sophistication to the learner's practice. It is particularly helpful for those who want to master the 'Basic Principles' at home.
Published within the last five years, this book aligns with the course's goal of making Pilates accessible at home. It offers modifications for different fitness levels, which supplements the instructor's 'adaptive movements' approach. It serves as a great introductory guide for those who find the technical aspects of the course challenging.
Is perfect for the 'Introduction' and 'Basic Principles' portion of the course. It breaks down the fundamentals of breathing and placement in a very accessible way. It serves as a helpful preparation material for those who are completely new to Pilates.
Offers a deep dive into the core, which central theme of the course's syllabus. It is more valuable as a technical reference than as a workout guide, explaining the 'Core Placement' and 'Rib Placement' principles in detail. It provides the academic breadth that a home-video course might lack.
Perfect supplement for the 'Stretch Class' section of the syllabus. It provides detailed anatomical illustrations of each stretch, helping learners understand how to relieve posture-related aches and pains. It is frequently used by fitness professionals to design effective flexibility routines.
This workbook includes specific exercises that utilize the wall for support and resistance, directly supplementing the course's 'Wall Workout.' It allows students to track their progress and refine their technique. It adds practical breadth to the course by providing written cues for the movements.
Is an excellent reference for the course's focus on correcting posture and relieving aches. It provides a more clinical perspective on how Pilates can be used to treat specific injuries and imbalances. It is highly recommended for students who are taking the course for professional development or therapeutic reasons.
This highly visual guide that uses anatomical overlays to show muscle activation. It is particularly useful for the 'Wall Workout' and 'Matwork' sections to ensure students are holding their bodies in the correct placements. It solid reference tool for visual learners.
This recent publication (2020) provides the necessary background for the light weights module of the course. It explains how to use tinned food or water bottles effectively as substitutes for traditional weights. It valuable additional reading for students interested in the toning and high-repetition aspects of the syllabus.
Published in 2021, this book provides a modern scientific look at how muscles respond to resistance. It supplements the course's toning objectives by explaining the physiology of high-repetition training. It useful reference tool for students who want a more technical understanding of muscle toning.
This short book by the founder focuses on the philosophy of health and posture. It provides the intellectual background for the course's emphasis on 'correcting posture' and 'relieving aches.' It classic reference for anyone serious about the Pilates method.
Written by a famous ballerina, this book emphasizes the grace and posture aspects of Pilates mentioned in the course description. It is popular for its focus on long, lean muscles and toning. It is valuable as additional reading for those looking to apply Pilates principles to daily life and movement.
This 2020 biography provides fascinating historical context for the 'History of Pilates' section of the course. It offers a narrative look at the development of the method, which is excellent for intellectual curiosity. It is more valuable as additional reading for students who want to understand the man behind the movements.
Since the course is designed for home use with 'objects around your house,' this book's focus on accessibility great match. It supplements the 'Stretch Class' and 'Wall' sections with gentle, effective movements. It is particularly useful for older learners or those with limited mobility.
Offers a unique perspective on stretching that complements the 'Stretch Class' in the course. It focuses on resistance stretching, which shares similarities with Pilates' focus on controlled movement. It adds breadth to the course by introducing different flexibility techniques.

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