I am often asked which is better, Pilates or Yoga? My answer is always: It depends on what you need, what your body needs, what you will enjoy to therefore, do… I teach Pilates & Yoga my way, which is different to most other teachers. I make adaptations especially if you are living with a […]
Tag: online classes
Butt Strength, balance and stability
Happy Monday to you… Although I talked last Wednesday about this being a busy season, it’s also a time of year when we can find ourselves sitting for long periods of time. Depending on what you do for your work, you might already be sitting most of the day… One of the many problems that […]
How do I stretch my hips?
If you have tight hips, I want to help you out with my Happy Hips Live Online Workshop on Saturday 5th Aug at 1115am. Don’t worry if you can’t make it live, it will be recorded for you to access later. Some fun facts; tight hips can cause constipation tight hips can cause back pain tight […]
Is Pilates or Yoga better for me?
I am often asked is ‘is Pilates or Yoga better for me?’ My answer is always: It depends on what you are looking for, what you need, and what you will enjoy, therefore, do… And the way I teach is different to how other people teach. So making sure you have the right teacher for […]
Move Your Body
Hello, I am passionate about finding ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. I have a timetable of live online classes that don’t suit everyone. Current Live Online Timetable Tuesday 10am Gentle Pilates Wednesday 10am Relaxing Yoga, 12pm Mobility & Strength (30min class) Saturday 10am Posture Pilates For […]
Foot Mobility
Rolling out your feet is one of the best things you can do daily for your body. Want to learn more? Check out my course www.iamjenwilson.com/feet
Releasing pain and tension
Holding tension in your body? The pain might be showing up somewhere else… To help ease the pain, we need to mobilise the whole body… For your free 10 minute mobility session www.iamjenwilson.com/free
Movement Mondays – Alternative Back Stretch
I am passionate about finding different ways to help us move more and in ways that more people can join in. I was super fit and thought that because I was fit I was healthy. I was wrong! I wasn’t listening to the wisdom of my body. I was also learning from working with clients, […]
Exercise and Chronic Illness
Being diagnosed with Crohn’s was a blow to my confidence big time. I don’t want go along to a ‘regular’ fitness class mostly through fear… When I am teaching class1. We are online so you can happily k ow no one else can see you.But more importantly and this is something I ALWAYS say2. listen […]
Pilates for Beginners – Stronger Squats
Use a ball or cushion between the thighs. Stay tall through your spine, keep chin and ribs tucked in. Start small with the movement, gradually building up. For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Standing Leg & Hip Strength
Use a block, step or thick book to stand on. Flex at your ankle, and move the leg forwards as high as you can control, the out to the side keeping your hips level. For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Alternative Back Stretch
Alternative Back Stretch, safe if you have osteoporosis or a bulging disk – BUT always listen to your body. For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners, Back Stretch – Roll Down
Great stretch for your back – but best to be avoided if you have osteoporosis or a bulging disk. When rolling down, keep abs engaged, round out spine For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Back Strength
Pilates for Beginners – Back Strength, square position. Adjust the place of your hand closer to your head to make your arms lighter, move them further away to make your arms heavier. For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Seated VW
Pilates for Beginners – Seated VW for releasing chest and shoulders and strengthening the back For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners – Side Plank
This is a great alternative to full plank. If you have bowel issues, pelvic floor disfunction or back issues give this a go instead For more www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates for Beginners
Half roll back for abdominal strength. Add rotation in to incorporate the waist. For more head to www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Beginners Pilates
leg, butt & hip
Strength & mobility
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Beginners Pilates Hamstrings Stretch
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Beginners Control, Coordination – abdominal, leg & butt strength with hip and shoulder mobility
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Beginners Abdominal Strength and Waist Toning
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Beginners Crunch
Build abdominal strength For more Beginners Pilates www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Beginners Plank
Start with half Plank until you feel confident to move into full plank For full classes including beginners Pilates www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Beginners Back Strength and Tone Bingo Wings
For full online classes www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Pilates Beginners Back Strength
Great exercise for bulging discs, sciatica improving posture www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Beginners Leg & Hip Strength
Pilates side lying exercises www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Posture Reset – Seated Cat and Cow – Spine Mobility
Great movement for desk workers to get more movement into your spine. Want to learn more? Join my on demand library with full access to Pilates Beginners online course and Posture Reset course. www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Posture Reset – Beginners Squat – Leg & Glute Strength
Learning to do a squat effectively is really important to minimise the risk of injury. Want to learn more? Join my on demand library with full access to Pilates Beginners online course and Posture Reset course. www.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Posture Reset – Standing Superman – Back and Butt Strength
Want to learn more? Join my on demand library with full access to Pilates Beginners online coursewww.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Posture Reset – Standing VW – Shoulder Mobility
Stand with your back to the wall, 7 try to get your arms in contact with the wall and keep your back and arms in contact as you slide the arms out to V and back to W Want to learn more Join my on demand library with full access to Pilates Beginners online coursewww.iamjenwilson.com/on-demand
Heal your posture problems
Desk workers!Problems with your posture?Bad back?Sore neck?Tight shoulders? Are you promising yourself that you will do something about it in the new year? Midday Mobility is back for 2023 – and expanded We start back Tue 10th Jan for a 7 week block (then I take a week holiday )Timetable: Tuesday 12pm Midday Mobility and […]
Seated Posture Reset
Seated exercises are a great alternative to standing or lying. Mobility in shoulders and legs and working coordination. Want to learn more? Join Pilates Beginners4 week course starts Sat 7th Jan 2023 10am UK time www.iamjenwilson.com/classes Want to work at your own pace? Join my on demand library with full access to Pilates Beginners online […]
Posture 101
Is your posture shit? Do you catch sight of yourself in the mirror and see the old lady hump starting to form? Does your tummy stick out? Does it always seem like you have a double chin? Do you feel like you are shrinking (way before your time?) Do you have pain in your back/shoulders […]
Midday Mobility 2023
1 more live session on Wed 14th Dec, then we will return with Midday Mobility in 2023 ❤️ Who wants details when we launch? Drop me an email jen@iamjenwilson.com #thehealingrebel #movementheals #moveyourbody #womenover40 #fitnessover40 #midlifewomen #midlifeexercises #pilatesteacher #beginnerspilates #pilatesexercises #pilates #fitnesspilates #posture #postureproject #posturereset #onlinecoaching #deskworkers #desksetup #neckmobility #neckpain #backpain #backcare #30minclass
On Demand Feedback
Did you know you can access my library of class recordings on demand? So delighted when clients uses this when they can’t make live class or want to add more sessions into their week. If live class timetables don’t suit, or you don’t want to do full 1 hour classes, then on demand if the […]
Pilates and Yoga Classes On Demand
With over 60 Pilates, Yoga and Meditation classes for you to do at a time that works with your own schedule. Get 2 months free when you pay 1 year up front. Move your body! Feel good! Sessions include: Love Your Lymph Master ClassPosture ProjectWomen’s WellnessFoot Mobility & StrengthMovement & Mediation WorkshopHealthy Happy SpineHealthy Happy […]
On Demand Annual Offer
Over 60 Pilates, Yoga and Meditation classes for you to do that works with your own schedule. Get 2 months free when you pay 1 year up front. Move your body! Feel good! Sessions include: beginners Pilates, 5mins mobility, 30mims Midday Mobility, PilatEase seated sessions, posture reset, 60min full class, 90 min Yoga + Yoga […]
Tight Shoulders?
This is a great movement pattern to do if you have tight shoulders from sitting hunched over a laptop or your mobile phone. Grab a belt or resistance band and keep it close to your desk. Every hour or so move your body – this is a great thing to add in. Learn more about […]
Seated Pilates Exercises – Bicycle
This seated version of Pilates Bicycle is great for anyone who wants to work their waist muscles but can’t /doesn’t want to get down on the floor. For some people getting up and down from the floor isn’t possible. Joint replacements, joint fusion, arthritis, labyrinthitis are just some reasons. Also the crunch from a lying […]
Beginners Pilates – VW for bad backs and posture
Pilates VW exercises great for bad backs and posture. Get in touch with me if you need help with movement, mobility or strength, email jen@iamjenwilson.com