VIDEO: Yasmin Karachiwala shows how to get a trim waistline, reduce back pain with this workout

* Lie down on the floor and press into your triceps to help you to articulate your spine.
* You can bend your elbows to press your triceps into the ground.
* Try to keep your legs as straight as possible throughout the exercise.

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Pilates not only benefits the doer physically, but also boosts mental health by increasing concentration and reducing stress. If you’re thinking of including the roll-over in your exercise regime, here are a few reasons why you should start immediately.

* It improves posture, which can reduce back pain.
* The workout involves creating a stronger centre and increases flexibility.
* It increases body awareness and teaches you to be in control of your body.
* It also boosts joint mobility, which can help reduce chances of injury.
* It pushes the deeper muscles to work and, thus, increase their strength and tone them.
* It also helps burn abdominal fat and is good for a trim waistline.
* The movements are propelled by breath and, thus, this work-up improves the breathing capacity of the lungs.

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