Tone Your Upper Body in 60 Seconds Flat with Karen Lord’s Pilates Workout

There’s a certain kind of body you just can’t get from SoulCycle or sprinting on a treadmill—it’s that lean, toned look and pencil-straight posture that comes from regularly scheduled Pilates classes.

And while it’s a great workout, this century-old style of exercising will also make you stronger, more flexible, and more mindful and improve your overall well-being.

With that in mind, we recruited New York–based Pilates guru Karen Lord to take us through a quick and effective upper-body workout that you can try at home with zero equipment.

Roll out your mat, hit play, and get started.