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Jane McGuire

I tried this 35-minute, low-impact Pilates workout to sculpt my legs and core — here’s what happened to my body

A photo of a woman doing Pilates.

Who said a low-impact workout couldn’t leave your muscles aching the next day? In an attempt to re-build my core after giving birth to my son in January, I’ve added (sleep deprived) low-impact Pilates workouts to my routine. This full-body workout sculped my legs and core, without using any weights. Read on to find out how.

It goes without saying, it’s important to check with your doctor or midwife before taking on any new exercise routine after giving birth. I had an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth, and was able to start doing gentle Pilates workouts four weeks postpartum, but remember to listen to your body and be kind to yourself!

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