It's no exaggeration to say I've done more Pilates recently than ever before - and that's a lot, considering I've been practising the method for over a decade. Pilates has been the workout of the past few years, and while loads of newer types of Pilates have sprung up recently (we're looking at you, Power Pilates, wall Pilates, HIIT Pilates and more), I'm something of a traditionalist when it comes to how I practice, preferring the classic moves to more contemporary styles.
So, when I was asked to spend a week honing one of Joseph Pilates's original Pilates movements, the leg circle, I was thrilled. It's all too easy to go through the motions in our fitness regimes and not focus on why we're doing what we're doing. Not to mention, when we do this, we can lose form and technique, which is vital for reaping maximum benefits from moves.
