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cool down
OUTER THIGH/
ABDUCTOR RELEASE
Gently pull the knee over
with the opposite hand whilst
the other arm is at shoulder
height. Only pull to the point
of mild discomfort and again
this can be enhanced by
using a band around the foot.
Turn your head to look the
other way and breath deeply
into the stretch.
SHELL POSE WITH ARMS
OVER TO ONE SIDE
This can be performed any
time you need to relax and
recover throughout the class,
not just in the cool down. Sink
back into the heels and walk
the finger tips away along
the mat, then walk them over
to the right hand side of the
room and place the left hand
on top. Take a couple of deep
breaths and allow the body to
go heavy, feeling the stretch
more through the lats as you
do this. Then repeat to the left.
SPINE STRETCH
This can be performed sitting on a block if the hamstrings and
lower back are particularly tight or with bent legs. Inhale from a
seated position and then as you exhale stretch forwards as far as
you feel comfortable, hold for a couple of natural breaths and then
repeat. You will feel the release in the hips, inner thighs and back.
These can be performed in
any order and you can pick
and choose the stretches
you perform depending on
the muscles used in the main
class. I always bring my group
up to standing at the end by
reversing the roll down move
to release the spine. For more
information on the classes I
teach, please go to
www.kellyreedfitness.com or
if you would like information
on becoming a Fitness Pilates
instructor please go to
www.choreographytogo.com
Kelly is an international
tutor, assessor and fitness
presenter, with 14 years’
experience in the industry
both in the UK and
Australia. Coming from
a professional dance and
singing background, find
out more about Kelly at
www.kellyreedfitness.com
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