Welcome to Workout Diaries, a new series where we ask expert trainers to talk us through what a week of exercise looks like for them, helping you figure out how to develop and maintain an effective workout routine

You might think that someone who owns a Pilates studio would dedicate all their time to Pilates workouts, but that’s definitely not the case for Rachel Lennon.

Instead, the instructor balances her weekly routine to include a mix of Pilates, cardio, and strength training. You may like

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