Special sneak peak of some of APPI Matwork Pilates exercises
APPI Matwork Pilates
This video demonstrates a series of movements from the APPI matwork series. The movements are categorised into a number of different areas including dynamic stabilisation, mobility, rotary stabilisation and strength. By working through this series of exercises is allows us to analyse the body and understand the opportunities for improving our clients’ movement patterns and reducing pain and injury.
APPI Matwork Pilates - Dynamic Stability
This video demonstrates a series of movements from the APPI matwork series which all relate to the concept of dynamic stability. This concept refers to the ability to maintain a strong and engaged core throughout movement and this is said to reduce pain and injury. The video demonstrates the one leg stretch exercise, followed by the shoulder bridge which can be useful for those with lower back pain.
APPI Matwork Pilates - Mobility
This video demonstrates a series of movements from the APPI matwork series which focus on mobility. The arm openings exercise is an excellent movement to help with thoracic rotation and so is often one of the first exercises we choose to help with thoracic and cervical stiffness and pain. Following this, the cobra helps to mobilise the spine into extension in the thoracic and lumbar spine whilst challenging the deep neck flexors and the core to hold against gravity. When combined they can be used for overall spinal mobility.
APPI Matwork Pilates - Strength
This video demonstrates a series of movements from the APPI matwork series which focus on strength. Moving from criss cross level two into leg pull in prone shows a combination of exercises that improve strength in the core, shoulders and gluts. They can be used in combination for someone who is experienced in Pilates, requires strength for sports or as part of a gym workout.