Standing Pilates is a unique approach to the strengthening workout. It utilises the same key principles of classic Pilates, like core control and mindful exercise, but in the upright position.
For those wanting to focus on stability, mobility, or pressure on the back from lying down, it's a great alternative to a full-body Pilates workout on the mat. "Not everyone can access the 34 classical mat exercises, myself included at times, and I've been teaching for years," says Allie Ryle, a qualified mat and reformer Pilates instructor at The Fitness Group. "Standing Pilates allows us to adapt core principles into positions that feel functional, achievable, and scalable. It can also build strength and control in the positions we use in day-to-day life, which often makes the benefits more noticeable more quickly."
