A Pilates instructor says this is the one move she recommends doing to "promote a healthy spine"

A woman performs a Pilates move in a brightly lit room. She wears a t-shirt and leggings and has no shoes on. She is lying on a mat, with her knees bent and pointing upwards, her head lifted from the floor and her arms straight and resting on her knees. Behind her we see a bed and a leafy tree.

Our spine provides us with the structure, support and stability we need to go about our everyday tasks. It's important to keep it strong and flexible to protect it from injury.

Standing more and sitting less will help your spine stay healthy, but so will practicing exercises that stretch and strengthen your back. Certified Pilates instructor Jenna Mok says there’s one particular move she recommends if you're short on time and want to mobilize your spine—and that’s the Pilates roll-up.