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a Steve Shipside on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:57AM
a Steve Shipside on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:57AM
a Steve Shipside on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:57AM
a Steve Shipside on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:57AM
a Steve Shipside on Feb 13, 2009 at 10:57AM
Pilates isn’t just about classes or mat work. Its principles can be applied to almost any situation, making it possible to do yourself some good wherever you are—in the office or on the bus. One of the beauties of Pilates is that you can use it while being physically active—or inactive. You can be working out without anyone knowing. We've got some easy everyday Pilates tricks from Power-up Pilates by Steve Shipside.
Sitting isn’t as easy as it looks. Most of us manage to put stress on our shoulders, necks and backs just by the way we sit. Pilates posture can help.
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Try to get away from the keyboard often enough to give your body a break. But when deadlines are tight, or the boss is hanging over your shoulder, you don’t have to leave your seat to perform simple exercises to release those muscles, help your posture and above all ease the stress.
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Next time you put your feet up don’t just give them a break—give them a workout.
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Rotate to rejuvenate, work your waist, stretch your obliques and mobilize your spine. Go on, put a twist in your tail.
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