A few Bollywood celebrities are big-time fitness enthusiasts, and they often share glimpses of their workout sessions on social media to update their fandoms.
Recently, celebrity fitness trainer Namrata Purohit shared a video on Instagram showcasing Ananya Panday, her sister Rysa Panday, Mrunal Thakur, and Dhvani Bhanushali, performing Pilates together. In the video, we can see all four of them standing in coordination and performing similar exercises in sets of two. If, like them, you too wish to perform group workouts with your friends, then we have listed some Pilates exercises.
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1. Step-Up
Step-ups are very simple, beneficial exercises for the body. This improves your balance by building strength and stability throughout the lower body. If, like Ananya and Rysa, you wish to perform this exercise, all you need to do is stand behind a small box or staircase with your feet hip-width apart. Draw your shoulders down and back and engage your core muscles. Next, lift your right foot off the floor and place it on top of the box. Press through your right foot and lift your left foot off the floor just as you walk up the stairs. Fasten your speed and perform it for some time before relaxing.
2. Reverse Bridge
This is a great exercise to work both your upper and lower back muscles. To perform this exercise, all you need to do is sit on the mat with your hands behind you, arms straight, and feet flat on the floor. Push into your hands and feet to lift your bottom off the floor until you are in a straight line. Hold for some time and then relax. If you have acute back pain, please avoid doing this exercise, however, the rest is suitable for everyone else.
3. Leg Pull
This exercise is great for improving posture and strengthening your upper and lower back. The lack of base support will enhance your core strength, especially when you lift your legs. For this exercise, start by sitting on the mat with your legs out in front of you and hands behind you. Point and reach your toes away, pressing into them to lift your pelvis. Make sure you are pressing into your hands, then choose a leg and lift. Hold onto it for some time and repeat on the other side.
4. Single Leg Deadlift
Another effective group exercise to perform is this single-leg deadlift. All you need to do is hold dumbbells in one hand and stand with your legs straight. Choose one leg and then hinge forward, allowing the other leg to come up behind you. Make sure to keep the leg straight, and create a little bend in the front knee. Repeat the same with the other leg before coming back to your original position.
5. Standing Heel Raise
This exercise helps to build ankle strength and stability for better balance. Start with standing with your feet hip-width apart. Now, draw your shoulders down and back and engage your core. Keep your spine straight, and lift your heels off the floor as high as comfortable. Maintain equal pressure across all toes and hold onto this position for some time before returning to the original position.
