Helen O’Leary, physiotherapist at Complete Pilates explains that, “on the mat, lying on your back, the weight of the arms and legs provide resistance for the abdominals. Other exercises use ...

Pilates is arguably one of the most popular ... All you’ll need to complete these exercises is a yoga mat and a chair so read on for how to do them at home. Stand tall with one hand resting ...

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“Resistance band Pilates workouts help to develop traditional mat exercises by providing additional resistance or support,” explains Amanda Grimm, personal trainer and fitness coach at We Run.