One way to do this is by taking care not stay in one position for too long as our bodies are not designed to be too static in this way. Therefore, if we are working from home then you need to allow yourself time to move more. Staying in the same position for too long can create pain and discomfort. If you know you are in a meeting for over an hour, then check that you can stand up and still be seen and at least move your body from one seated position to another.
It’s been hard enough having to adapt to a new way of life over the last few months so the last thing you want to do is to get into a bad physical habit and struggle to stand up straight at the end of the day, or find it hard to get out of bed first thing in the morning.
As we have been often told, exercise is good not just for your body, but for your mind and soul too. Now we have identified that our body needs to move, what better exercise could we do which includes mind and soul? Pilates!
Pilates focuses on your whole body health which refers to developing the strength and health of your mind, body and spirit in complete coordination with one another. Having a strong healthy body will allow your mind to push your body to its limitations and help you to achieve a lifestyle that you can maintain for years to come.
Further goals and benefits of Pilates are to help you to find efficient and flowing movement, increase self-awareness and self-confidence along with an enhanced quality of life. Since March many of these goals have been tested to their limits as we have had to isolate, socially distance, reduce our amount of movement when stuck in front of a screen – the list goes on. Therefore, starting a Pilates 1-2-1 session or group class is ideal to help towards achieving these goals and benefits.