Use this six-move Pilates strength workout to build upper body muscle and boost your mobility

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If you haven't tried Pilates, you might be surprised at just how effective it can be at building strength. Pilates movements can also help to improve balance, posture and mobility, so it's a great all-rounder.

For the uninitiated, Pilates is a style of workout that incorporates small, repetitive movements that build strength all over, but particularly in the core. It packs in a lot of the same benefits of yoga, but there is more of a focus on muscle-activation.