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Extensor Muscle Engagement ‘Uber/ Core Stability “But I’ve got good Core Stability, Pierre.” As you heave another mega Deadlift with half the Universe on a Barbell with a rounded, disc shredding back. “Really?” “Can you do this then?’ As...

Balance & Control This particular exercise, for some reason, is mega important in a novice Pilates performer’s  tick list. Mainly, I suspect because it demonstrates ‘exquisite’ control of spinal flexion coordinated with breathing. Also, it’s fun to do and...

Mirror Muscles If people are left to their own devices in a gym you can bet your pocket money they’ll go straight to the Bench Press and Bicep Curl station; or free weight versions of these. Same with home...

Pelvic Movement This exercise is not only for my Pilates Tribe but anyone who wants a gentle introduction to hip mobility and abdominal strengthening superficially and intrinsically (basically the deeper and surface trunk muscles). It works primarily the hip flexors (ILiopsoas...

Basic Fitness Programmes-Planking Core Stability You should develop core stability and all round mobility immediately you start any training programme.If you can’t stiffen your trunk when required, as I mentioned on myAleknas blog,you lose energy that should be transferred...