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Kat Storr

'You won't catch me doing hundreds' - Pilates instructors reveal 5 overrated exercises they avoid doing in class

Woman leading Pilates class lying on back with arms in the air on yoga mat outdoors.

Reformer, mat, infrared - the Pilates boom is showing no sign of slowing down, and our enthusiasm for it isn’t waning. It’s also a hugely accessible exercise, with home workouts and online classes available at the touch of a button via some of the best Pilates apps.

Everyone has their preferred type of Pilates and moves they enjoy more than others (don’t start me on fire hydrants or side planks!), but there are some exercises you might feel you need to be superhuman to do. This is why well-trained and experienced instructors adapt founder Joseph Pilates' exercises to fit with our bodies at different levels, avoiding strain or injury.

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