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Grace Walsh

This type of Pilates is 'safer' and 'more effective' than others - here are 5 exercises to try for yourself

Two women in STOTT Pilates stretching out arm towards extended leg on yoga mat.

Pilates is the go-to workout for 2025 - but one type in particular has caught our eye: STOTT Pilates. This lesser-known form of exercise is at the top of our list for a must-try if you're looking to reap the benefits of the low-impact exercise while bettering your posture and improving lower-back strength.

There are so many different types of Pilates - from classic mat workouts and Pilates with weights to Reformer Pilates - so what makes STOTT so different? The method, created by husband and wife team Lindsay and Moira Merrithew alongside sports professionals and physical therapists, combines the Pilates we know and love with exercise science and rehabilitation to make it "safer" and "more effective", according to the founders.

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