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Boost Your Energy with Pilates

Pilates is a great way to increase energy. It's a system that connects the mind and body with precise focus.

Feeling tired or sluggish? There are many Pilates movements that can be energising and shift you out of that mood.

Here are a few tips:

1. Focus on Form. Always start with a warm-up. No point doing Pilates with more reps if you're doing it wrong and your core isn't engaged. Listen to your body and what feels right.

2. Breathe with Purpose. Breathe. In through your nose, out of your mouth. Exhale fully in the hardest part of the exercise. It not only helps release tension, but also supplies oxygen to your muscles.

3. Fire Up with a Few Go-To Moves. My favourites are the Plank, Hundreds, and Saw. These exercises are fantastic for boosting energy and focusing on core strength, breathing, and flexibility.

What are your go-to energy-boosting moves?