Fit Tips Get Moving with Fit Tips by Paola Di Lanzo
You’ll be amazed to see how simple exercises can transform a body. Just ask Paola Di Lanzo. She’s an expert in Pilates and Barre, which has helped this mother of three to stay in world-class shape. Londoners are rushing to Paola’s BodyBarre studios to unlock the secrets of her dynamic routines, which fuse Pilates, ballet barre conditioning, functional training, and HIIT. Before joining a class ourselves, we met up with Paola at W Verbier‘s Fuel Weekend where she shared two simple moves that can be done anywhere, leaving the full body on fire.
Standing Split Stretch
Stand hip-width apart. Hinge forward, 90 degrees through hips, keeping legs long and “sit bones” lifted
Place the fingers gently on the floor as if on thin ice
Lengthen & lift, keeping leg long & strong, both kneecaps drawing up. Hips remain square as you isolate into the back of the thigh & glutes
Demi Pointe Lunge with Port Des Bras
Hip-width apart, step forward with weight on the front foot as you lower hips. Front heel elevated, back heel lifted
Descend until rear knee almost touches the floor. Be sure front knee doesn’t go over your toes
Drive through the ball of the front foot, squeeze inner thighs, and push back up
