It's no exaggeration to say that Pilates is well and truly popping off right now. The workout of the moment, it promises to boost your core strength, muscle definition, and tone, either from a studio or the comfort of your own home. And the stand-out tool that celebrities and influencers alike seem to be raving about for upping tension and levelling up your sweat sessions? Ankle weights, of course.
I won't lie to you - as a runner who strength trains to injury-proof her body, I've not been the most consistent with my Pilates practice over the years. While I totally understood the appeal, I'd never quite found the right studio or online platform to inspire me to keep at it. Not to mention, I found the 101 different types of Pilates - from Reformer Pilates, to wall Pilates, to vertical Pilates, to Tower Pilates - somewhat overwhelming.
