Pilates TV
One of the common misconceptions of corporate wage slaves is that home based workers spend all day watching TV. In fact we work our little butts off, chained to our PCs. Even with raging RSI in my right arm I still don't take enough regular breaks. As a writer when you are in flow time you just want to keep going.

Generally I'd rather poke my own eyes out than switch on the goggle box in daylight. It's either infomercials or US/Ozzie Soaps which have been proven to rot the brain. I have however discovered a handy break in the day for Pilates TV on TV1 from 1.55 p.m. weekdays. I do a little yoga everyday but have always fancied Pilates and after only week I'm totally sold. It's a great exercise to do to strengthen your back and work the spots that a PC knots.

Zosha Piotrowski the instructer is friendly & approachable. Chris Pinder the token guy rather lechworthy, though he's apparently off to Paris this year 2005 to star in a production at the Moulin Rouge. I don't fancy my chances there then. The only jarring note is the host of the Fast and Fabulous section which follows giving you tips on lifestyle and nutrition. Kylie Jaye has less body fat than a skeleton which is a shame as the rest of the presenters look really healthy.

They say you only have to do a few sessions of Pilates and I have to agree. After about 5 sessions I can see a difference in my posture and my stomach looks flatter. So if you work from home then why not take 20 minutes out to do a Pilates class every day. All you need is a TV and some floor space.