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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Katie Sims

Standing Pilates Is the Latest Trending Lazy Girl Workout - I Tried a Week of It, and It's Anything But Easy

Health writer Katie Sims trying standing Pilates, at home in her office.

When it comes to at-home workouts, I usually stick to the classics - mat Pilates, bodyweight exercises, and the occasional yoga flow. But recently, there seems to be a new(ish) workout doing the rounds on social media, and yes, it is another rendition of Pilates, which, for the record, I'll never, ever get bored with. Standing Pilates is the latest workout trend to catch my eye, and as a self-confessed Pilates aficionado, I was naturally intrigued.

To me, the idea of doing Pilates exclusively upright sounds fun - if a bit challenging. Between working from home, juggling life’s usual chaos, and wanting something low-impact yet effective, standing Pilates seems worth a try. I'm curious not just about the physical challenge, but also how it would feel compared to a standard mat session. Could standing really deliver the same results while keeping things fresh?

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