Forget expensive machines, you can do these six reformer Pilates exercises with just a resistance band

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nathalie Errandonea founder of NRG Barrebody explains that because reformer machines rely largely on resistance, you can actually replicate many of the exercises you’d do on a machine with a simple resistance band. open image in gallery Nathalie Errandonea performing a row with a resistance band How to do it: Sit tall with your legs extended in front of you. open image in gallery Nathalie performing arm circles with a resistance band How to do it: Kneel with the band behind your back. open image in gallery Nathalie performing the swan with a resistance band How to do it: Lie on your stomach with the band stretched behind your back between your hands, slightly wider than shoulder width.