Pilates at Work

February 8th, 2010 admin

So many people avoid sneaking exercise into their day because they think that there is nothing they can do at the office. Several years ago I did a series of short morning segments for a Philadelphia morning TV show on ways to incorporate Pilates techniques at home and at the office. There are simple stretches and movements you can do on simple office furniture that can really make a difference. Try this: Sit on the edge of your chair with your feet planted on the floor and your back straight. Take a deep breath in as you raise your arms overhead. As you exhale drop your arms forward and started to roll forward (down your spine) until you chest is on your …


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