Relegating gymnastics to children and the professionals, however, could be stopping us from engaging in an activity known to be beneficial to bone health and improving flexibility and muscle tone ...

It can boost your flexibility ... balance and gymnastic-levels of flexibility. In fact, a lot of the fundamental poses (or asanas, as they’re known) are perfectly suitable for beginners.

Once you’ve completed all exercises, you might feel like you’re ready to progress your practice. If that’s the case, try completing Hassan’s full 20-minute Pilates for beginners class ...