Maintaining your fitness routine during the festive season can be challenging, but dedicating just 10 minutes a day to Pilates can keep you feeling strong and energised.
Here are ten effective strategies and exercises to incorporate into your holiday schedule:
- Morning routine: Start your day with a brief Pilates session to boost metabolism and set a positive tone.
- The hundred: This classic exercise engages your core and increases circulation.
- Roll-up: Enhance spinal flexibility and strengthen abdominal muscles with this move.
- Plank to pike: Target your shoulders and core while improving stability.
- Leg circles: Promote hip mobility and tone your lower body.
- Single-leg stretch: Focus on your core and lengthen the legs to build strength.
- Spine stretch forward: Improve posture and stretch the back muscles.
- Side plank: Strengthen obliques and enhance balance with this side position.
- Swimming: A dynamic exercise to work the back extensors and improve coordination.
- Cool down: Conclude with gentle stretching to relax muscles and prevent stiffness.
Consistency is key; even brief daily sessions can yield significant benefits.
At Peak Pilates we always say: “Even 10 minutes of consistent exercise daily will increase significant health benefits”.
From Jason and the team at Peak Pilates, we wish you a ‘Merry Fit-mas’ and a strong start to the New Year!
