Chloe de Winter, an Australia-based Pilates instructor, walks us through a 20-minute Pilates for knee pain workout.

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Additionally, strong muscles also act as shock absorbers.

They protect the knee joint by absorbing the impact coming from the floor.

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Over time, this makes them prone to injury as well.

So whats a girl or guy in knee pain to do?

But a good bet is also tokeep your muscles strong.

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One smart option to make this all happen: Doing this Pilates for knee pain workout.

If they do for any reason, try a variation, or skip ahead to the next move.

But were gonna bet youll end up stepping off the mat with an extra spring in your step.

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Heres what you might expect.

Format: A Pilates mat workout, all done on the floor.

Who is this for?

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This is a beginner-friendly workout for anyone who wants to strengthen the muscles that support their knees.

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We are really going to work into the muscles of the hip, says de Winter.

Now the glute muscles all around the hip help support those knee joints.

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Strong glutes mean supported knees.

She eventually adds kickouts at the top of each clam to really challenge those buns.

De Winter says you could add a resistance band.

Dont hesitate to take a break and punch out those glutes whenever you need.

(Trust us, youre gonna feel it.)

Really important muscles to really strengthen, says de Winter, adding that theyre particularly good for the knees.

Press through your heels like youre trying to dig a hole, says de Winter.

Remember, Its not about the height that you lift.

Its about really getting the muscles to activate and fire up, she says.

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