5 of the Best Pilates Exercises to Perform in the Office

With the hectic lives lead by most modern working professionals it can be hard to work out how to fit a good amount of exercise into our daily schedules. However, with a bit of ingenuity and the right equipment, you will be surprised at the amount of exercise that can be performed in a decent size office.

A key bit of advice is to not find yourself needing to get in a workout towards the end of the day. Pilates has a wide variety of moves that are low intensity and will not lead to you working up too much of a sweat in the office.

Core exercises

These Pilates movements are good as they work an area of your body that does not normally get hit with normal exercises.

The Criss-Cross

This is a mid-level Pilates movement designed to work the core. To perform this movement lie on your back, place your hands on the back of your head and bring your arms to the centre whilst simultaneously bringing your knees into your elbows.

This is a good exercise in short bursts however do not overdo it in the office or you could be heading back to your desk a bit hotter than when you left.

The Pelvic Curl

This exercise works the back and also strengthens the legs and abdomen. This is good for the office as it is quite a basic exercise that does not take a lot of work to perform. This will prepare you well for more challenging exercises during your Pilates class.

To perform this exercise lie on your back with your feet flat on the floor and when you are read perforate your spine upwards till you feel a stretch towards the back of your spine. After the initial contraction, lower your body back to the original position.

Practicing at the Office will improve your Performance in Class

If you take some time during one of your breaks to practice the technique of your Pilates exercises this will seriously improve the quality of your workout in classes. As a result this is a great way to accelerate your results and overall fitness.