If you want to build strength while also working on your posture and alignment, try this Pilates-inspired dumbbell workout

Woman facing side on to camera performing bicep curl with dumbbell.

Pilates and weight training are often pitted against each other, with people in either camp claiming one is better than the other. But I've been combining both types of workouts for the past couple of years, and I'm feeling stronger than ever. In fact, the two styles of movement complement each other well.

Qualified personal trainer, Pilates instructor and founder of Ormskirk-based Pilates studio The Wellness Tribe, Rachel Lennon, teaches a popular class that combines principles of lifting weights with Pilates.