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Saturday stretch
Using the foam roller to stretch can be really handy and can help you stretch in hard to reach places. The roller can support you in different positions that allow your muscles to really benefit from the long hold stretch.

Enjoy!

Friday 5
Here’s another 5 things you can use your foam roller for. Sometimes for assistance sometimes for challenge. Add these into a workout to help or challenge you in new ways.

Wednesday workout
Using the long foam roller for a workout can add in the challenge of balance and instability. This is not just great for the muscles, it’s also great for the brain. Using things that challenge balance helps the brain make new neural pathways as it works to solve these challenges. Why not add a roller into your workout so you get to work the brain and the body together.

Tuesday tips
The foam roller is a great prop to have. You can use it to assist or add challenge.
Here are some handy uses for the long foam roller.
If you’re looking to get one I highly recommend a long roller for its multiple uses.

Saturday stretch
Using a chair to stretch when you’re stuck in an office can be really handy.
Here are some things you can use to break up those desk stints.

Friday 5

5 things you can do with a dining chair that we do in a pilates studio (sort of).
MAKE SURE your chair is sturdy and secure. Place it against something to support it so it doesn’t tip. Use a workout stepper as a substitute if you don’t have a suitable chair.
This is different to how you would feel on Pilates apparatus. But if you don’t have access, why not use what you can.

Enjoy!

Wednesday’s workout

Using your dining chair and a fitball you can create a mini workout that doesn’t require a lot of space. Add the reps. Build up to 10 each side. Add resistance in the form of weights or get creative with a resistance band (if you feel safe enough to do so). Always do what is within your bounds and knowledge as well as energy for the day. Build a routine with this and other videos.

Enjoy!