6 PILATES EXERCISES TO DO IN THE SUMMER

Summer invites us to break out of our routine — but that doesn’t mean slacking off on our training. On the contrary: it’s the perfect time to focus on mobility and performance. That’s why we’ve created a sequence of six exercises designed to be done anywhere — from the living room to the garden lawn — using the new accessories from the BOXPT Pilates & Wellness range.


WHY PILATES IN SUMMER?
Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t stop and should train smarter!


1. MOBILITY
The heat promotes muscle flexibility. Make the most of it to gain a greater range of motion without straining.

2. STABILITY
Balance and motor control exercises prepare your body for any activity.

3. CONVENIENCE
The new BOXPT accessories are lightweight and compact, perfect for fitting in your bag. Train wherever you are.


THE FULL SEQUENCE
6 exercises. No machines. Total focus on the body and movement.

EXERCISE 1: SIDE PLANK
03 × 30″–45″ | EACH SIDE
Lying on your side, rest on your forearm and lift your hips, keeping your body in a straight line. Focus on engaging your core.
→ Featured product: Yoga block

EXERCISE 2: FREE SQUAT
3 sets of 12–15 reps
Feet shoulder-width apart. Lower yourself as if you were sitting on a chair, keeping your chest open and your weight on your heels.
→ Featured product: Silicone Dumbbells

EXERCISE 3: PARTNER ABDOMINAL CRUNCH
03 × 10–12 REPS
Sit facing each other. Lie back and sit up in a controlled manner, engaging your spine and touching your partner’s hands at the top, passing the dumbbell back and forth.
→ Featured product: Silicone Dumbbells

EXERCISE 4: HAMSTRING STRETCH
03 × 30″–45″ | EACH LEG
Lying on your back, loop the yoga strap around the sole of your foot and extend your leg towards the ceiling. Keep the other leg relaxed or bent.
→ Featured product: Yoga Strap

EXERCISE 5: ALTERNATING STRETCH
03 × 08–10 REPS | EACH LEG
Balance on one leg, leaning your torso forwards whilst lifting the other leg backwards. Keep your body parallel to the floor.
→ Featured product: Silicone Dumbbells

EXERCISE 6: ALTERNATING HIP FLEXION WITH ARM RAISES
03 × 15 REPS | ALTERNATING
Standing, lift one knee to 90° whilst raising your arms above your head. Alternate legs, focusing on balance and posture.
→ Featured product: Silicone Dumbbells

Maintaining consistency in your training over the summer requires adaptability — and that’s exactly what this sequence offers. The exercises are simple to perform but have a profound impact. The best bit? You don’t need a fully equipped studio. The new Pilates & Wellness BOXPT accessories have been designed precisely for this: to take your training anywhere, without compromising on technique or intensity.

Try this sequence 2 to 3 times a week and notice the difference in the way you move, breathe and recover. Your body will thank you for it — especially when you return to more intense workouts at the end of the summer.

2026-06-04