Here is a sequence of videos to do with the theraband. The first video is not suitable for everybody – there is too much rolling up and down for anyone with osteoporosis or a back issue. The rest of the videos work for everyone. They can be done individually or one after the other – […]
Standing Band Exercises
These exercises require you to attach your theraband onto some kind of sturdy support, I suggest a door. You can either have an open door and wrap the band around both door handles (as I do in the video) or you can tie the band onto the handle of a closed door (tie the middle […]
Pushup Progression
If you have been doing the wall pushup and managing to hold good alignment, it’s time to progress to a more challenging position. Don’t just jump straight down to the floor – your kitchen counter is the place to go next. Only progress if you are strong in your pushup against the wall, and please […]
Excellent head alignment – with the band
If you only do one band exercise, make it this one! It takes less than two minutes and is great for helping you find a good head position and strengthening the muscles of your back and neck. Remember to take it easy – you don’t want to strain your neck. It is a LIGHT press […]
Neck and shoulder mobilisation – not just for Jo!
Many people suffer from a tight neck and shoulder area, as we can hold a lot of tension here. The lovely Jo from my dynamic mat class asked for some ideas for a shoulder warm-up she could do before the class, so I made this video. This little routine would be suitable as a warm-up […]
Pushups (against the wall)
Pushups are a great form of exercise for the whole body – when done correctly. Unfortunately very few people actually do them correctly. It may be they lack the upper body strength and collapse through the shoulders, or they lack the core control and collapse through the head/spine/pelvis. Or both! However that doesn’t mean we […]