I tried this exercise to improve my pelvic floor strength and reduce lower-back pain

Woman stretching at home on yoga mat.

I've recently started adding Pilates classes into my exercise routine, alongside my regular yoga and CrossFit classes. I find that the low-impact practice is very effective at strengthening smaller muscles in my body, which I often overlook during regular training sessions.

I came across the below video from physiotherapist and Pilates instructor Anabelen Aranton, sharing a move that's designed to strengthen the pelvic floor and reduce lower-back pain. As someone who regularly suffers with back pain after sitting at my desk all day, I decided it was worth giving this quick exercise a go.