This one is a bit of a splurge, because it’s individual instruction. But in my search for ways to develop good posture to counteract all that desk and screen time, several people have recommended Gyrotonic as something that is useful no matter your fitness level.
It’s usually done one-on-one, sometimes in Pilates or other studios. My session was with Deandra Lee, who teaches in her own studio.
The work is done on a big piece of equipment with many moving parts, all adjustable for your condition. It looks pretty intimidating, even potentially like torture, but my workout felt great.
The Gyrotonic pulley tower was created by a former dancer. It’s no surprise then that the workout is continual motion and rhythmic, elongating the muscles as you arch and reach and twist. Lee adjusts the pulleys and other bits of the tower to fit your body and ability. The session includes lots of stretching and strength work from resistance weights.