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Mobility Flow
Mobility Flow Sequence
Stand tall with heels together and core engaged.
Reach arms overhead, open the chest, squeeze shoulder blades, then rotate the torso right and left.
Bring arms down and place fingertips at temples.
Perform lateral side bends combined with gentle spinal rotation.
Repeat the overhead reach, chest opening, and rotational sequence.
Standing Mobility
Step feet wider than hip-width apart.
Perform spinal flexion and extension (rounding and arching the back).
Add forward roll-downs and controlled roll-ups through the spine.
Half-Kneeling Hip Mobility (Right Side)
Lower left knee to the floor and extend the right leg.
Reach the arm overhead and perform knee-to-elbow movements.
Step into a kneeling lunge.
Raise arms and perform thoracic spine rotations.
Add lateral side bends if desired.
Half-Kneeling Hip Mobility (Left Side)
Repeat the same sequence on the opposite side:
Extended-leg reach and knee-to-elbow movement.
Kneeling lunge.
Thoracic rotations.
Optional lateral side bends.
Chest and Shoulder Mobility
Sweep both arms backward.
Alternate side bends.
Clasp hands behind the back for a chest-opening stretch.
Quadruped (Hands and Knees) Mobility
Alternate between spinal extension and flexion.Perform "thread the needle" rotations on both sides.
Curl toes under and lift knees into a hover position.
Shift back and forth to mobilise calves, feet, and ankles.
Prone Thoracic Mobility
Lower to the floor.
Slide forearms forward and lift the chest gently.
Repeat thoracic spine extensions.
Transition through plank, lower down, extend, and press back.
Deep Squat Hip Mobility
Move into a wide squat position.
Shift hips side to side.
Perform controlled hip circles.
Add side bends while maintaining squat depth.
Finish with deep squat holds and mobility movements.
Walkfit โขIDEAS 3 quick block
Block 1: Basic Walking Pattern
Walk forward for 2 counts
Walk back for 2 counts
Perform 2 basic marches/steps
Repeat continuously
Block 2: Grapevine and Hamstring Curls
Grapevine left
Grapevine right
4 hamstring curls forward
4 hamstring curls back
Repeat as a simple cardio sequence
Block 3: Corner Walks
Walk to the front right corner
Hold/march in place
Walk back to centre
Walk to the front left corner
Hold/march in place
Walk back to centre
Option to add jogging/running during holds
Step Tap Combination
Step tap to the side
Walk back for 8 counts
Repeat on alternating sides
Arm Line Combination
Single arm movements
Single arm movements on opposite side
Double arm movements
Side arm reaches
Add to existing walking patterns
Box Step Combination
2 box steps
Slow stomp
Walk back
Repeat
Around-the-Room Walk
Walk around in a circular pattern
Return to basic march/step
Repeat in both directions
Rock and Hold Combination
Rock step across
Hold for 2 counts
Step wide and hold for 2 counts
Step back and hold
Repeat
Wide Step Finisher
Step wide for 4 counts
Step together for 4 counts
Repeat
Mobility flow and mini ball
Exercises Covered
Heel-supported arm lifts and open rotations
Lift arms overhead
Rotate through the upper body
Return to center and repeat
Lateral flexion with hands at temples
Side bends
Add rotational movement through the torso
Pliรฉ squats with lateral flexion
Squat down
Combine with side bending and rotation
Forward and backward flowing reaches
Move the torso over the body
Alternate forward and backward mobility patterns
Single-leg balance lunge with mini ball
Step forward onto the ball
Hinge from the hips
Focus on glute activation and balance
Hinge and rotation combination
Lean forward
Add controlled torso rotation
Repeat on both legs
Side leg raises with overhead reach
Hold the ball in one hand
Lift the outside leg
Reach overhead and crunch toward the raised leg
Standing rotational squeezes
Squeeze the mini ball
Rotate right and left
Return to center between repetitions
Core work with ball under lower back
Tabletop leg lifts
Abdominal curls
Controlled spinal flexion
Ball squeeze abdominal hold
Place ball between knees
Squeeze while maintaining core engagement
Shoulder bridge sequence
Roll up into bridge
Lift hips
Lower with control
Side-lying waist-supported leg raises
Ball positioned under the waist
Hands at temples
Perform side leg lifts
Prone thoracic extension
Ball under chest
Lift chestReach arms back and overhead
Focus on upper-back mobility
Kneeling hover with ball between knees
Lift knees slightly from the floor
Maintain squeeze on the ball
Kneeling rotational balance challenge
Cross body toward opposite shoulder
Improve balance and rotational control
Standing roll-up finish
Roll to standing
Lift arms overhead
Finish with side bends and spinal roll-down
Afro House Low Impact Warm Up Ideas
Exercises / Choreography Sequence
Pump step in place
Box step
Pump step to the right
Step back
Slow stomp forward
March backward
Repeat slow stomp forward and march back Pump right
Pump left
Small run around turn (right-left)
Walk forward
Hold
Walk backward
Hold
Cross walk forward
Pump right and left
Cross walk backward
Slow grapevine
Grapevine with turn
Mambo step
Pivot turn
Box step Repeat grapevine turn combination Run sequence: 1-2-3 knee lift
Two chassรฉs
March recovery
Repeat 1-2-3 knee lift sequence
MORE AFRO HOUSE Low Impact CHOREOGRAPHY
Exercises / Choreography Sequence
March in place
Pump step to the right
Repeat pump step rhythmically
Slow stomp forward
Walk forward (wander/walk sequence)
Return to pump step right
Grapevine step
Deep hold/squat position
Stomp forward again
Three-step chasse forward (1-2-3)
Mambo cha-cha right
Mambo cha-cha left
March recovery Slow march backward
Pivot turns
Spin turn
Box step
Chasse forward
Chasse backward
Side step to the right
Repeat pivot turn and box step combination Grapevine right
Turn into box step
Finish with stomps








