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I Tried The Viral Pilates by Bryony Workouts for 7 Days - and I'm a Convert

I Tried The Viral Pilates by Bryony Workouts for 7 Days - and I'm a Convert7+ hour, 43+ min ago   (1519+ words) With the cost of Pilates rising, I gave at-home a go. A 2019 review published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found that Pilates training can significantly improve cardiorespiratory fitness - a strong indicator of overall health - while other clinical reviews highlight…...

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Get Reformer Results From Home This January With An Instructor's Pick Of The 5 Best Pilates Board Workouts

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1009+ words) Pilates offers what so many of us are desperate for in winter: functional strength, deep core support, mobility that doesn't require 5 am HIIT club energy, and a slower, more embodied route into feeling strong. Instead of pounding pavement or stacking…...

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marieclaire.co.uk > life > health-fitness > best-cosy-home-workouts

Keen to Swerve the Gym As Temperatures Drop? 5 Cosy Home Workouts That Come PT-Approved

Keen to Swerve the Gym As Temperatures Drop? 5 Cosy Home Workouts That Come PT-Approved2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1060+ words) Pilates in your PJs? We're here for it. Cosy home workouts are exactly what they say on the tin: workouts that can be done from the comfort of your home. But just because they're completed in your living room (or…...

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marieclaire.co.uk > life > health-fitness > pilates-swan-dive-every-day

I Tried the Notoriously Advanced Pilates Swan Dive Every Day for a Week – and These Tips Transformed My Form

I Tried the Notoriously Advanced Pilates Swan Dive Every Day for a Week – and These Tips Transformed My Form4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1733+ words) It was only last month when, approximately twenty minutes into scrolling a Reddit thread on the least loved Pilates exercises, I began to think about my love-hate relationship with the Pilates Swan Dive. Determined to get to the bottom of…...

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marieclaire.co.uk > life > health-fitness > best-standing-ab-workouts-for-beginners

Standing Ab Workouts For Beginners Are Being Hailed As the Way To Turbocharge Your Core Strength – 6 To Try

Standing Ab Workouts For Beginners Are Being Hailed As the Way To Turbocharge Your Core Strength – 6 To Try5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1404+ words) Neck-friendly ab workouts for the win. If you've never come across standing abs workouts, it's easy to dismiss them as too easy or ineffectual. But we're here to tell you that you shouldn't underestimate the efficacy of a simple standing…...

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marieclaire.co.uk > life > health-fitness > best-barre-workouts-for-beginners

Barre Workouts Are Raved About For Being Low Impact Yet Seriously Effective – 5 Best Sessions for Beginners to Try

Barre Workouts Are Raved About For Being Low Impact Yet Seriously Effective – 5 Best Sessions for Beginners to Try5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1039+ words) Pirouette your way to a full body burn. Barre has been having a major moment lately, with everyone from Dua Lipa to Sofia Richie reportedly a fan. TikTok searches for at-home Barre are booming, and boutique classes are popping up…...

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marieclaire.co.uk > life > health-fitness > corkscrew-method

Forget Crunches and Sit Ups - the Corkscrew Method Is the Easiest Way To Sculpt a Strong, Toned Core

Forget Crunches and Sit Ups - the Corkscrew Method Is the Easiest Way To Sculpt a Strong, Toned Core6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1050+ words) One of the best core workouts you can do? We're in. And you won't have to scroll too far to find the science stacks up, too. Studies (like this one, published in the Musculoskeletal Journal of Hospital for Special Surgery)…...

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It’s an Insider Secret That Bosu Ball Exercises Are the Best Way To Supercharge Your Core Strength – 7 Moves Instructors Swear By

It’s an Insider Secret That Bosu Ball Exercises Are the Best Way To Supercharge Your Core Strength – 7 Moves Instructors Swear By7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1162+ words) Build your strength and balance with this handy piece of fitness kit. Whether you're switching up your typical strength training routine or rehabbing after injury, introducing instability into your workouts will have you shaking and aching like never before. There…...

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marieclaire.co.uk > life > health-fitness > best-pilates-ball-workouts

I’m a Total Pilates Newbie, but Even I’ve Found These Pilates Ball Moves Beginner-Friendly and Effective

I’m a Total Pilates Newbie, but Even I’ve Found These Pilates Ball Moves Beginner-Friendly and Effective7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1551+ words) Nishaa Sharma is a freelance content creator, social media manager, and health, lifestyle, and interiors journalist. Originally from the West Coast of the US and now living in the UK, she spends her time on countryside walks, scrolling for standout…...

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Bored of drab exercise gear? Behold, our Editors' 6 favourite Reformer Pilates sets for a chic sweat session

Bored of drab exercise gear? Behold, our Editors' 6 favourite Reformer Pilates sets for a chic sweat session8+ mon, 5+ day ago   (302+ words) Amelia is currently Acting Junior Shopping Editor at Marie Claire UK. With a keen eye for lifestyle trends and a focus on quality over quantity, she is very clued up on the best products and brands on the market. She…...