Are you constantly slouching at your desk? Hunching your shoulders? You probably need to work on your posture.
Sure, you can correct these issues by sitting up straighter, but that's a temporary fix.
To help you stand taller with ease, you need to work on your upper body mobility and core strength.
Pilates instructor Georgia Weibel recently shared a routine on Instagram specifically designed to address postural issues.
“These moves are amazing for improving posture because they help strengthen the deep core muscles that support the spine, while also releasing tension in the shoulders and hips,” Weibel tells Fit&Well.
How to do Georgia Weibel's Pilates routine for better posture
You don't need any equipment to do these moves—just a yoga mat if you have one (if not, see our round-up of the best yoga mats).
Weibel recommends completing each move 10 times on each side, which means the entire workout should take less than 10 minutes.
The benefits of Pilates for posture
One of the benefits of Pilates is that it combines strength work with flexibility and mobility perks.
This is ideal for fixing bad posture, as it's a lot easier to sit upright if you have stronger muscles and no restrictions in your joints.
“Strengthening the core and opening up tight areas through stretching helps keep everything feeling strong, supported and in alignment,” explains Weibel.
Some of these exercises will provide immediate relief but to experience their full benefits, it's important to do them regularly, ideally a few times a week.
