If you spend a lot of time sitting—and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?—this quick circuit will help combat desk posture that can leave you feeling cramped and hunched over. It comes from Brittni Johnson, Pilates instructor (NCPT) at BetterMe. “Using just a Pilates ring and your bodyweight, this gentle circuit will help wake up your core and improve how your spine moves day-to-day,” she tells Fit&Well. At the same time, it will strengthen the upper-back muscles to stop you rounding your shoulders so you can comfortably sit and stand upright. You may like “The result? Less tension, better alignment, and a taller, better-feeling you,” says Johnson. How to do the workout The first two exercises in this five-move routine require a Pilates ring, a piece of equipment that can help beginners with muscle activation. However, if one isn’t at your disposal, these moves can easily be adapted, as you’ll see below. Johnson suggests spending between 30-60 seconds on each exercise, moving with control and patience. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and …