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Pyjama pilates

Thanks to various lockdowns over the past 18 months, we’ve all become more acquainted with at-home exercising. While gyms have closed and parks have become too busy to easily social distance, we’ve had to find ways to keep our physical (and mental) health in check from the confines of our lounge (or bedroom, or even the bathroom).

But if you’re a bit over the Zoom yoga classes or guided stretch and strength sessions, here’s something a little more fun: pyjama pilates.

The exercises are based on the world-renowned system developed 100 years ago by Joseph Pilates and it’s a well-rounded strengthening, stretching and

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