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Harry Bullmore

Strengthen your whole body and boost your flexibility with this 20-minute mobility routine

Certified Pilates instructor Callie Jardine performing a leg lift on a beach

Starting Pilates for the first time can seem daunting. You may even have heard that it's a bit like yoga, but with a focus on the muscles around your stomach, including your core and abdominals. 

While that is the case, Pilates isn't as complicated as it initially seems. All you need is a yoga mat and a beginner-friendly session to give it a try, like this introduction routine from Callie Jardine, a certified Pilates and barre instructor and founder of Sweaty Studio. 

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