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Fit & Well
Health
Lou Mudge

Master the basics of Pilates with these five beginner-friendly moves that will teach you body awareness, flexibility and build your core strength

Woman practices Pilates, lying on her back, holding her right shin in both hands.

Pilates has developed a fearsome reputation in recent years, with the style of exercise credited for many a sculpted torso on social media, and the occasional muscle-bound man admitting to being humbled by their first encounter with a Pilates reformer.

But it would be a crying shame if this reputation put you off trying it, because it’s actually one of the most accessible forms of exercise out there and can improve the way you carry yourself in everyday life.

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