Not an early workout person?
Pilates in the morning might just change your mind.
Discover the benefits of morning Pilates and try a workout.
It should feel like youre still in bed, getting that nice good morning stretch.
Throughout the 24-minute workout, you might get away with toning your muscleswithoutgoing the extra mile.
No matter what, at the end, youll be ready for the day, he says.
instructor atEast River Pilatesin New York City
The benefits of morning workouts also carry into the afternoon and night.
Prefer lying down during your workouts?
If your body still needs time to wake up, dont push it.
In fact, in that case, Spencer recommends easing in even more slowly.
Modify your range, he says.
Maybe you dont go as high into the bridge as Im going.
Add a round of hip pulses at the top of the bridge.
Forward curls with twists
Next up, the abdominals.
An aspect of morning Pilates that Spencer loves is core work.
instructor atEast River Pilatesin New York City
I love abdominal work in the morning.
It sets your breath off to such a good start, Spencer says.
Youll go through series of core exercisesincluding some forward curls with twists thattarget the obliques.
Want an extra challenge?
As you twist, extend the opposite leg instead of keeping it in tabletop.
And just like that, youve officially crossed your daily workout off your list.
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