Starting your day off with slow movement and steady breathing can be stress-relieving.

Try this morning Pilates workout to do just that.

De Winter has you start on your back in a happy baby position.

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Next, you rock side to side, reallyfeeling your hip joints and lower backwarming up.

This is particularly good for people who have a long day of desk-sitting ahead of them.

Getting the blood flowing and muscles loose before sitting is a great way to prevent stiffness and soreness.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

physiotherapist, master Pilates instructor, and founder ofGo Chlo Pilates

De Winter covers a lot of territory for a quick 8-minute Pilates session.

Are you ready to put a little spring in your step this morning with De Winter?

All you need is some comfortable clothes and a mat.

Woman doing hip exercises

An early bird catches the worm spirit is optional.

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Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

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