D4 Pilates

Here’s a Back To Basics Podcast! Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. If you want even more of Christie’s audio exercises for your iPhone then download the Pocket Pilates App from the App Store.   Music: Down the Lighted Path by mactonite Opening music: Reverie by _ghost Licensed under Creative Commons

Here’s a quick core blast, a workout that focusses on core strength. Spring is here, so it’s the perfect time to begin getting in shape for the hot summer beach. With the current unseasonal weather here in Ireland, those days may seem distant, but it’s never too early to start planning for that beach body! Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. If you want even more of Christie’s audio exercises for your iPhone then download the Pocket Pilates App from the App Store.   Music: Down the Lighted Path by mactonite Opening music: Reverie by _ghost Licensed under Creative Commons

Lots of you have been asking for a workout for your feet, so here’s a new podcast that will get those feet back into shape! Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. If you want even more of Christie’s audio exercises for your iPhone then download the Pocket Pilates App from the App Store.   Music: Down the Lighted Path by mactonite Opening music: Reverie by _ghost Licensed under Creative Commons

Don’t let endless queues stress you out this summer. Core breathing and calf stretches are just some of the exercises that you can do while waiting to check-in or board, or while watching the carousel go around and around without any sign of your bag. Here’s a short podcast for all that hanging-around-time you’ll have in the next few weeks. Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. If you want even more of Christie’s audio exercises for your iPhone then download the Pocket Pilates App from the App Store.   Music: Improvisation on Friday by Alex Opening music: Deyona by greyguy Licensed under Creative Commons

You can take a holiday from everything else, but you don’t have to take a holiday from Pilates! Here’s a short – and discreet – workout that you can do while lying on the beach. Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. If you want even more of Christie’s audio exercises for your iPhone then download the Pocket Pilates App from the App Store.   Music: Improvisation on Friday by Alex Opening music: Deyona by greyguy Licensed under Creative Commons

If you’re travelling this summer chances are you’ll spend a long time sitting, whether waiting at the airport, sitting in your airline seat or on a bus or train. Don’t let that time pass without doing some pilates! Here’s the first of three summer podcasts that will help you cope with the inevitable stresses of travel. Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. If you want even more of Christie’s audio exercises for your iPhone then download the Pocket Pilates App from the App Store.   Music: Improvisation on Friday by Alex Opening music: Deyona by greyguy Licensed under Creative Commons

Maybe it’s warm where you are, but spring has yet to arrive in Dublin. Here are some great stretches for these chilly times. But don’t worry, they are are just as good for you in warmer weather! I hope you’ll enjoy! Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. If you want even more of Christie’s audio exercises for your iPhone then download the Pocket Pilates App from the App Store.   Music: Sticky Bumps (featuring Debbizo) by spinningmerkaba Opening music: Deyona by greyguy Licensed under Creative Commons

The warmer weather here makes summer feel one step closer, so here’s a five-minute workout for “Fabulous Legs, Fast!”  To really feel the burn, repeat the entire sequence two or three times in a row, but if you’re pressed for time, one round should work like a charm. I hope you’ll enjoy! Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. If you want even more of Christie’s audio exercises for your iPhone then download the Pocket Pilates App from the App Store. Music: Improvisation on Friday by Alex Opening music: Deyona by greyguy  

As we roll into June, I'm getting the usual requests from people going away, asking "What can I do while I'm on vacation?" and "What can I do to keep my back/legs/core strong?" Here is one answer: this podcast! Pilates aims to strengthen your back and entire posture by focusing on your core, and this workout is designed to target the abdominals while stretching muscle groups that support the lower back. If you are sitting for long periods of time while traveling, or simply missing your regular Pilates class, this workout should provide a straightforward solution to letting go of any tightness that has accumulated. I hope you'll enjoy! Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. Music: Down the Lighted Path by Darkroom Opening music: Deyona by greyguy

In this second D4 Pilates podcast we focus on legs. Hey, it’s never too soon to think about your bikini body!  This podcast is quite similar to the side series we do in our weekly classes. And for those of you used to adding ankle weights, go for it! Also, I would love your feedback on the podcasts… What other kinds of workouts would you like? Remember that you can subscribe to more exercises on your favourite podcast provider. Music: So Chill by Speck Opening music: Deyona by greyguy

If you’re looking for a quick Pilates workout to kickstart your 2012, try out the new – and first – edition of our podcast. Tailored to those of you who have done Pilates before, it’s a little sampler of what we’ll be doing this month in our D4 Pilates classes. So find a spot on the floor, roll out your mat and spend the next 10 minutes focusing on yourself. Enjoy! Those of you who enjoy podcasts can download the clip and subscribe to more exercises on iTunes. Music: So Chill by Speck Opening music: Deyona by greyguy