Using Pilates in Everyday Life

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Steve Shipside ON Feb 13, 2009 at 10:57AM

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Changing Your Daily Habits

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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

Changing Your Daily Habits

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.

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Pilates At The Keyboard

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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This Little Piggy Does Pilates

Next time you put your feet up don’t just give them a break—give them a workout.

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Let’s Twist Again

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