15/06/2026
Michael Mosley explores how Pilates can boost your mood, help reduce back pain and improve your sports performance. A low-impact, low-intensity exercise that can make you stronger, more flexible, and benefit your posture and balance. It’s proven to reduce lower back pain and it can even enhance your exercise performance. In this episode, Pilates expert Professor Ruth Melo from the University of San Paulo reveals all about the benefits of Pilates on cardiovascular endurance, core strength and healthy ageing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001rh1k