Stengthen and tone yourself all over with this gem of an exercise.
For all-over exercise it is hard to go past the Pilates pelvic curl. This one exercise works the abs, articulates the spine, strengthens hamstrings, glutes and inner thighs, and works the shoulders and upper arms.
Lie on your back with knees bent and arms by your sides. Exhale to scoop the abdominals in and curl your tailbone off the floor to peel the spine up into a bridge position. Hold for an inhale, then exhale as you uncurl the spine back to the start. Do 10.
Sally Anderson is the founder and director of www.pilatesint.com.