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Alice Porter

I skipped the gym and tried this couch workout instead, and I was impressed with the results

Woman doing leg pull exercise on couch.

We all have those days when we just don't feel like going to the gym. Even the idea of rolling out the yoga mat for a workout might feel like too much effort. But movement, however small, is one of the best ways to improve your physical and mental health and a little bit of exercise is better than none. 

So on a rare day that I couldn't even face a five-minute workout, I tried this couch Pilates routine by instructor Georgia Weibel instead. It's made up of six exercises that you can do from the comfort of your couch to help you build strength and flexibility.

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