Pilates with Barre and Mat work: build strength (all levels)

About this course

The course revisits Pilates principles of alignment and core engagement while introducing greater physical challenge through barre and mat exercises. Sessions focus on strengthening the gluteal muscles, deep hip rotators, inner thighs, hips, legs and upper body, including work in parallel and turned-out positions. Familiar exercises are developed through more complex variations, longer sequences and increased endurance. Learners practise linking movements smoothly while refining control and stability as the exercises become more demanding.

What you'll learn

• Strengthen the hips, thighs and gluteal muscles for controlled leg movement
• Apply core engagement to maintain stability during more challenging exercises
• Refine alignment in parallel and turned-out positions
• Coordinate linked movements with greater smoothness and control

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels and specifically refers to experienced beginners and returning learners. It may suit participants who are revisiting core Pilates principles while working towards more demanding variations, longer sequences and improved endurance.

• Includes progression for experienced beginners
• Provides scope for returning learners to develop technique
• Involves repeated exercises with increasing complexity and endurance demands