For when your energy levels are dipping, Pilates trainer Chloe de Winter shares these six lazy Pilates moves.
Pilates trainerChloe de Winterknows this feeling all too well.
Shes a fan of what she calls lazy girl Pilates (as shedemonstratesinthisclip).
This was the impetus behind her floor-based, six-move Pilates routine.
These exercises build strength and endurance through the glutes, hamstrings, and core muscles, she says.
And you dont even have to stand up to get those benefits!
physiotherapist, master Pilates instructor, and founder ofGo Chlo Pilates
Talk about a low barrier to entry: The bar isquite literallyon the floor.
These moves help me feel strong, aligned, and balanced, says de Winter.
Here are her six go-to lazy girl moves, with tips on how to maximize their efficacy.
Aglute bridgeis straightforward:
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Tabletop curl
This move is great for core and abdominal strength, says de Winter.
Juicy circles
So good for knee joints!
Bridge marches
This exercisewill certainly challenge your glutes, de Winter tells us.
Bridge marches are great for pelvic stability, and for your low back, too.
Single-leg bridges
Another challenge for glutes and hamstrings!
physiotherapist, master Pilates instructor, and founder ofGo Chlo Pilates
You should really try and keep the hips and pelvis level as you do thisthats where the challenge lies.
If asingle-leg bridgeis too hard, stick with the glute bridges.
A classic always works.
Figure four stretch
Ending your routine with afigure-four stretchis fabulous for opening up tight hips, says de Winter.
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