Welcome to Workout Diaries, a series where we ask expert trainers to talk us through what a week of exercise looks like for them, helping you figure out how to develop and maintain an effective workout routine.

Tara Riley is a barre and Pilates instructor and a former competitive gymnast.

Her current workout routine combines a variety of styles—Pilates and barre, of course, but also strength training and dance. You may like

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