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  • Fitness Pilates Mini Ball Flow Class Plan

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    🟢 20-Minute Mini Ball Flow

    1️⃣ Single Kneeling Hip Abduction

    16 reps each side + 16 pulses

    Set-up:
    Half kneeling position. Mini ball lightly pressed into the outer thigh of the front leg (or held at chest for balance challenge).

    Movement:
    Lift the front leg out to the side (abduction), control back in. After 16 reps, hold at the top and pulse.

    Focus:

    • Glute med activation

    • Pelvic stability

    • Upright posture

    Cue:
    “Lift from the side of the hip, not the lower back.”
    “Tall spine, ribs stacked over hips.”

    Progression: Arms overhead or add tempo control.
    Regression: Hands on hips or wall support.


    2️⃣ Balance Shoulder Taps with Reach

    8 reps each side

    Set-up:
    High kneeling or full plank (hands under shoulders).

    Movement:
    Tap opposite shoulder, then extend that arm forward and stabilise before returning.

    Focus:

    • Anti-rotation core strength

    • Shoulder stability

    • Pelvic control

    Cue:
    “Keep the hips still.”
    “Zip up through the centre before you move.”

    Progression: Lift opposite leg.
    Regression: Perform from knees.


    3️⃣ Mini Ball Tucks (Rolling Along Shins)

    Set-up:
    All fours with ball under shins.

    Movement:
    Draw knees toward chest, rolling ball forward slightly, then extend back to neutral.

    Focus:

    • Deep core control

    • Hip flexion strength

    • Spinal stability

    Cue:
    “Exhale to tuck.”
    “Pull the ribs in gently as knees travel.”

    Progression: Hover knees.
    Regression: Smaller range.


    4️⃣ Standing Frog Press / Pliés

    2 sets of 8

    Set-up:
    Wide turnout stance, mini ball between inner thighs.

    Movement:
    Lower into plié, gently press into ball on the way down and hold light connection as you rise.

    Focus:

    • Adductors

    • Glutes

    • Pelvic floor connection

    Cue:
    “Soft squeeze, not crush.”
    “Lengthen through the crown of the head.”

    Progression: Add calf raise at top.
    Regression: Reduce range.


    5️⃣ Lateral Roll + Single Leg Squat

    Set-up:
    Standing, ball under one foot.

    Movement:
    Roll ball laterally, then return to centre and perform a controlled single-leg squat.

    Focus:

    • Lateral hip strength

    • Ankle stability

    • Balance and control

    Cue:
    “Sit back into the heel.”
    “Control the roll — no wobbling.”

    Progression: Add arm reach or tempo.
    Regression: Light toe support from other foot.


    6️⃣ Knee Rolling with Elevated Upper Body

    Set-up:
    Supine, upper body slightly elevated (hands behind head or supported). Ball between knees.

    Movement:
    Roll knees side to side in a small controlled range.

    Focus:

    • Oblique engagement

    • Pelvic control

    • Controlled rotation

    Cue:
    “Move from the waist.”
    “Keep shoulders relaxed.”
    “Exhale as you centre.”

    Progression: Straighten legs slightly.
    Regression: Head supported fully down.


    🌿 Flow Tip

    Move through each exercise with minimal rest, transitioning smoothly to maintain warmth and flow.


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