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These videos are for demonstration purposes only.
The exercises in these videos may not be appropriate for you.
Do not do these videos if you are pregnant or have Osteoporosis. These videos aren't suitable for all people suffering with a slipped or sciatica, always seek advice.
Always consult your medical practitioner/GP before commencing any new fitness program. These videos are not medical advice and are intended for general education and demonstration purposes.
Stop immediately and seek medical advice if you experience any discomfort or pain.
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The area around you is clear and safe with a clear floor area, no overhanging lights, or sharp edges of furniture
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All animals or children are outside the exercise area
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If you are feeling unwell at any time during the class, please stop immediately
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Your room is well ventilated
By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. 'Lucy Filce Pilates Birmingham' will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of doing these videos, or information shared on this website/social media pages.
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pilatesbirmingham
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Lateral Slide Lunge - Hip Stabilising Exercise
The Lateral Slide Lunge is a wonderful exercise for stabilising the hip as it focusses on strengthening gluteus medius. Glute Med is responsible for keeping the pelvis in position when standing on one leg and walking. When glute med is weak or not functioning correctly it can cause you to swing or rotate into your hip joint when you're walking or standing on one leg. This instability can cause lower back pain because of misalignment, so there can be referred pain down the l
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pilatesbirmingham
- Feb 3
- 1 min
Single Arm Plank - Advanced Pilates Plank Pose
The Single Arm Plank is an advanced version of plank pose that is incorporating upper body strength with core stability. In this video I demonstrate the full posture of this exercise and I've also broken it down into lighter versions to make it more accessible. I wouldn't recommend this exercise if you have lower back problems, shoulder pain or a heart condition. I am currently offering online Pilates classes and online Pilates Personal Training via Zoom. I can help with i
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pilatesbirmingham
- Jan 27
- 1 min
Plank Pose Variations - High Low Plank - Advanced Pilates
A variation of the traditional plank pose which involves a strong upper body workout as well as core strength. In this video I have broken down this very advanced version of the plank into lighter more accessible variations. I wouldn't recommend this exercise if you have back problems or heart problems. I am currently offering online Pilates classes and online Pilates Personal Training via Zoom. I can help with injury rehabilitation, pain relief, postural alignment and gen
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pilatesbirmingham
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Plank Variations ~ Pilates Plank Pose ~ Pilates Leg Pull
Three variations on the classic plank pose including:
Plank Leg Raise
Plank Knees In
Plank Side Tap Excellent for developing a strong core and upper body strength. Please do not do this video if you have back problems, heart problems or angina. I am currently offering online Pilates classes and online Pilates Personal Training via Zoom. I can help with injury rehabilitation, pain relief, postural alignment and general fitness.
Please get in touch for details. Lucy Filce
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pilatesbirmingham
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Plank Pose - How To - Beginners and Modifications to Plank
A step by step guide to good posture in the plank position and how to modify this pose for beginners. Advise on how to get the most out of your plank position whilst keeping your joints and back safe. I am currently offering online Pilates classes and online Pilates Personal Training via Zoom. I can help with injury rehabilitation, pain relief, postural alignment and general fitness. Please get in touch details. Lucy Filce Pilates Birmingham #lucyfilce #pilatesbirmingham #
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pilatesbirmingham
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Online Personal Training and 1:1 Pilates - Full Classes - Injury Rehab
Hello Everybody! Happy New Year! I have made this fun little video to advertise my Personal Training, thanks for looking: Come and join me on Zoom for Online Personal Training and 1:1 Pilates. I can help you with: getting fit, loosing weight, injury rehab, postural correction, stability and flexibility. Just get in touch, Lucy Filce Pilates Birmingham #lucyfilce #pilatesbirmingham #pilates #birmingham #pilatesclassesinbirmingham #exerciseathome #onlineexercise #pilatesathom
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pilatesbirmingham
- Dec 30, 2020
- 1 min
Pilates Single Leg Shoulder Bridge - Best Exercise for Stabilising the Hips
The main muscle that helps to stabilise the hip is Gluteus Medius. Glute Med is responsible for keeping the pelvis in position when standing on one leg and walking. When glute med is weak or not functioning correctly it can cause you to swing or rotate into your hip joint when you're walking or standing on one leg. This instability can cause lower back pain because of misalignment, so there can be referred pain down the leg as the body will compensate by using other muscle
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pilatesbirmingham
- Dec 23, 2020
- 1 min
Best Exercise for Flat Stomach - Pilates Crunch Sit Up
This is a Pilates style crunch sit up, it's unlike a traditional crunch which focusses on using the rectus abdominals (six pack muscle). This Pilates crunch focusses on using the transverse abdominis muscle instead. The transverse abdominis helps us 'hollow' the stomach - in other words it pulls the belly back towards the spine. When we do this action of hollowing the abdominals it gives us greater core stability and supports the spine. The aesthetic benefit is that gives
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pilatesbirmingham
- Dec 16, 2020
- 1 min
Weekly Pilates Video's in the Member's Area
Weekly one hour Pilates videos available in my member's area, just £7 for 7 days access. If you'd like to do this week's recorded video it’s available now! https://www.lucypilates.com/plans-pricing On purchasing the video you get seven days access to the member's area where you can watch the video any time and as many times as you choose in your seven days access. Please remember that the video is not suitable if you are pregnant or have osteoporosis. If you have a slipped
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pilatesbirmingham
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Pilates Boomerang Exercise - Modified
In this video I am demonstrating two modifications on the Pilates Boomerang exercise. The full posture Boomerang exercise requires a great deal of hip mobility, lower back flexibility and core strength, it is an advanced Pilates posture. These two modified versions of the Boomerang exercise use a resistance band to help with the flexibility and core strength elements. Doing the Boomerang in this way makes it more accessible for a mixed ability group class and also for peop
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pilatesbirmingham
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Welcome to my Website ~ www.lucypilates.com ~ Lucy Filce Pilates Birmingham
I have just made this little promotional video for my new website. It's just a snapshot of some of the services I offer: Online Pilates Classes One to One Pilates Postural Correction Injury Rehab Personal Training Pilates Videos I hope you enjoy it! Lucy Filce Pilates Birmingham #lucyfilce #pilatesbirmingham #pilates #birmingham #pilatesclassesinbirmingham #exerciseathome #onlineexercise #pilatesathome #pilatesonline #injuryrehab #workout #personaltraining #pilatesclasses #p
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pilatesbirmingham
- Nov 25, 2020
- 1 min
Single Leg Extension - Variation - Advanced Pilates Abs Core Workout
This is an Intermediate to Advanced variation of the Single Leg Extension Pilates exercise. It's great for strengthening and stabilising the core. The version in this video is a good fat burning exercise too as it’s a bit faster than the usual Leg Extension. I am currently offering online Pilates classes and online Pilates Personal Training via Zoom. I can help with injury rehabilitation, pain relief, postural alignment and general fitness.
Please get in touch for details
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pilatesbirmingham
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
Pilates Jack knife Exercise - Modifications for Beginners to Intermediate
The Jack Knife exercise is part of the Advanced Pilates Mat Series. It requires a lot of core strength and lower back flexibility to do it safely. It needs to be done slowly and with control. I created these modifications to the Jack Knife, I teach these in my classes because I'm working with older people and people with injuries. These modifications turn the Jack Knife into a beginners/intermediate exercise and make it much more accessible for mixed ability group classes.
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pilatesbirmingham
- Nov 16, 2020
- 1 min
Postural Correction Program - 6 Week's To Good Posture
Check out this little video! It gives a snap shot of the 6 week Postural Correction Program I'm offering. Please go to my Postural Assessment page from the menu bar. #lucyfilce #pilatesbirmingham #pilates #birmingham #pilatesclassesinbirmingham #exerciseathome #onlineexercise #pilatesathome #pilatesonline #injuryrehab #personaltraining #pilatesclasses #personaltrainer #lumbarspine #lowerbackpain #rehab #rehabilitation #slippeddisc #sciatica #backpain #painrelief #hippain #h
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pilatesbirmingham
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
Boat Pose - Variations for Extra Core Strength Workout
In this video I'm taking the classic Boat Pose and adding a couple of variations for an extra core workout. Boat Pose is wonderful for strengthening the abdominals and spine, these variations will also work deep into the hip flexors and quads. These versions of the Boat Pose are not suitable if you have a slipped disc or lower back pain. I am currently offering online Pilates classes and online Pilates Personal Training via Zoom. I can help with injury rehabilitation, pain r
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pilatesbirmingham
- Nov 4, 2020
- 1 min
The Traditional Sun Salutation (Advanced Pilates)
In this video you can practice the traditional Sun Salutation; a series of postures that warm the whole body through at the start of a class. I normally teach a modified, simpler and safer version of the Sun Salutation in my regular classes which makes it more accessible for those of you with injuries. The traditional version of the Sun Salutation demonstrated in this video is the Advanced Pilates version and should NOT be practiced if you have injuries. I am currently offe
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pilatesbirmingham
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
How to Stabilise a Lumbar Lordosis - Exercises for Lower Back Pain
In this video you will learn how to stabilise a Lumbar Lordosis (accentuated lower back curve and anterior pelvic tilt). A Lumbar Lordosis can be caused by tight Iliopsoas muscles and a lack of control in the lower abdominals. These exercises demonstrate how to strengthen the lower abdominals and lengthen the iliopsoas in order to posteriorly tilt the pelvis and increase the space between the lumbar vertebrae. Practiced regularly this exercise will return the lower back and p
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pilatesbirmingham
- Oct 21, 2020
- 1 min
Rec Check / Tummy Check - How to Measure your Diastasis Recti / Abdominal Separation
Diastasis Recti is when the six pack muscle separates to make space for your growing baby. In order to get back into exercise post natal you need to check that your muscles have seamed back together again. This video will show you how to measure your abdominal separation and what procedures to follow. There is also a little advice on which exercises to be careful with when you first return to activity post baby. Always take the advice of your GP / consultant on when it's safe
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pilatesbirmingham
- Oct 15, 2020
- 1 min
Shoulder Bridge for Lumbar Lordosis - Pilates Exercises for Lower Back Pain
This video will help you modify the shoulder bridge if you have Lumbar Lordosis. Lumbar Lordosis is when you have an accentuated curve in the lower back. If you have symptoms from Lumbar Lordosis it could present as lower back aches and pains or quite a sharp pain often around the sacroiliac joint. The pelvis has an anterior tilt in most cases of Lumbar Lordosis and when coming up into a shoulder bridge this can be exaggerated further, this pelvic tilt is a catalyst to pain i
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