PILATES FOR BEGINNERS AT HOME
The guide on how to start and what the essentials are of Pilates For Beginners At Home. Everyone is doing Pilates and so are you now!
Pilates can be quite daunting when starting your journey, this article we explain and show you the basics of Pilates For Beginners At Home.
Since a while Pilates is the hot girl activity. Whether that is doing Pilates at home or following a class with friends. It most certainly has a whole aesthetic attached to it. This started on Twitter when the aesthetic got called “Pink Pilates Princess”. Since then the whole aesthetic went pink and crazy. We see movie stars and other celebrities going to Pilates classes and that is exactly when we know we have to try it ourselves!
JOSEPH PILATES
Pilates is invented by Joseph Pilates. Joseph had from child-being a lot of ailments and being became a competent athlete (gymnast, skier and diver) to overcome his symptoms. Pilates created this fitness method and he taught others around him. In the 1920’s he and his wife Carla started a fitness studio in NYC specialised in Contrology. This method later got named Pilates.
In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 sessions you’ll see the difference and in 30 session you’ll have a new body.
JOSEPH PILATES
Joseph created 34 exercises, also revered to as the 34 classical exercises. His method is often known as Classical Pilates. Nowadays you can also find the types of contemporary Pilates, Stott Pilates, Winsor Pilates and more.
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ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES OF PILATES
- Breath
- Centring
- Concentration
- Control
- Flow
- Precision
What is very important is to engage the core. At first you will have to be aware of this but over time this will become natural to you.
PILATES FOR BEGINNERS AT HOME
Starting your Pilates journey can be quite overwhelming. Now you know the principles, so this is something to keep in mind whilst doing the exercise.
When starting out we recommend following the classical method, or a mix of classical and contemporary. The classical Pilates method really builds a good foundation for beginners at home.
PILATES WORKOUT AT HOME
In this quick video I take you through a 5 minute Pilates workout. Put on your active wear, grab your mat and follow along!
ESSENTIALS FOR PILATES AT HOME
We start with yoga mats. Get yourself a good thick yoga mat because this will make a difference for your back.
To be honest that is all you need when first start. But when you want to be a little more equipped then these are your Pilates must-haves!
Ankle weights – to make the exercises even harder put them around your ankles or wrists. You can also use them when you go for walks.
Pilates ring – for Bryony Deery this is a must-have, she finds that the ring gives an extra burn that can be transformative. And if Bryony says so, it must be so, because the Pilates queen knows what she’s talking about.
Pilates ball – the Pilates ball makes the exercises harder, targets the underlying muscles (for an additional burn), and help you build balance and stability.
I am all about Pilates. It has become a stable in my routine. What do you think of Pilates? And what is your favourite exercise? Let me know your thoughts!
Love,
Lyn
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