Fit&Well recommends three Pilates moves

Fit&Well published an article on May 16 recommending three Pilates-inspired exercises for runners after instructor Luke Meessmann said a common postural imbalance can interfere with running form. The article, written by Sam Rider, said Meessmann identifies anterior pelvic tilt as a frequent issue among runners and linked it to weak abdominals, glutes and hamstrings. Meessmann told the outlet that stronger muscles in those areas can improve movement efficiency and lower the chance of some injuries. El Universal published a separate home Pilates guide on May 16 focused on posture and shoulder tension relief. ### Which postural problem did the instructor single out? Luke Meessmann told Fit&Well that “across the population, the most predominant postural imbalance we tend to see is an anteriorly tilted pelvis.” Fit&Well described that position as the pelvis being pulled forward, with the lower back pushed into a more pronounced arch. The May 16 article said Meessmann linked that pattern to insufficient strength in the abdominals, glutes and hamstrings, while the hip flexors and quadriceps take over. He also told Fit&Well that upper-back rounding and shoulder hunching can compound the issue, particularly with frequent phone and laptop use. (fitandwell.com) ### Why did Fit&Well connect that imbalance to running? Fit&Well reported that Meessmann tied stronger posterior-chain and core muscles to better running mechanics. “For running specifically, if you have strong abdominals, glutes and hamstrings, you stand a much better chance of not having back and knee pain,” he told the outlet. (fitandwell.com) The same article said Meessmann argued runners still need strong quadriceps, but need balance around the hip and knee joint because many people are “overly hip flexor and quad dominant.” He told Fit&Well that restoring that balance can help runners move more efficiently and reduce the risk of hamstring problems. (fitandwell.com) ### Which three moves did the article recommend? Fit&Well said Meessmann recommends three bodyweight exercises: dead bug, Superman and glute bridge marches. The article said those movements target the glutes, hamstrings and abdominals while also training coordination between the lower and upper body. The May 16 piece said the exercises can be done at home without equipment, even though Meessmann also said mat or reformer Pilates classes would likely strengthen the same muscle groups. (fitandwell.com) Fit&Well presented the routine as a way to target the areas he identified as most relevant to the imbalance he described. ### What did the separate posture-focused Pilates coverage say? El Universal published a Spanish-language article on May 16 titled “Pilates en casa: 5 ejercicios para mejorar la postura; así puedes reducir la tensión en los hombros.” The article said long hours at a computer, constant cellphone use or poor sitting positions can cause muscular pain and affect body alignment, and it presented home Pilates as an option to improve posture and reduce physical discomfort. (fitandwell.com) Fit&Well also published a separate article in June 2025 on shoulder slouching that laid out a five-exercise Pilates routine by teacher Vanessa Michielon. That article said the sequence was designed to improve posture, release chest tension and strengthen the upper back through extension-based movements. (eluniversal.com.mx) ### Who is Luke Meessmann in the Fit&Well article? Fit&Well identified Meessmann as a five-time veteran of the London Marathon and the owner of Absolute Studios. The outlet said he began in exercise science and rehabilitation before moving into Pilates instruction. The article attributed the running-focused recommendations directly to that background, presenting the three exercises as Meessmann’s suggested at-home routine for addressing the imbalance he described. (fitandwell.com) ### Where can readers find the routines next? Fit&Well’s May 16 running article lists the three exercises under Sam Rider’s byline, and El Universal’s May 16 posture article appears in its Tendencias section. (fitandwell.com) Fit&Well’s separate five-exercise shoulder-posture routine by Ciara McGinley remains available from its June 1, 2025 archive.