Introduction to Pilates - Workout 5 | NHS

Keep safe, while keeping active. The recommended frequency of doing this exercise is 2 to 3 times a week. If you’re looking for an introduction to the best online Pilates workouts for beginners, this Introduction to Pilates course is made up of extremely gentle and slow‑paced classes making it ideal for people who are completely new to Pilates or have a low fitness level. With low‑impact movements, Pilates is an extremely effective way to get a full‑body workout without risking injury. It also makes this programme suitable for people with conditions or past injuries. These workouts have been created in collaboration with fitness experts InstructorLive and range from 10 to 45 minutes. The benefits include improved fitness, core strength, flexibility, balance, body control, increased muscle tone, and weight loss. For more free exercise ideas, check out our other popular exercise programmes, such as the Fitness Studio, the Couch to 5K running plan for beginners, Strength and Flex podcast, and the 10‑minute workout series. We, and our partner InstructorLive, have taken reasonable endeavours to ensure that the content of these videos is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate and suitable for most people undertaking general exercise. However, it is not professional advice or tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person. Before following and undertaking the exercises in this video, you (and anyone else taking part) should consult with a health professional and/or your GP if you consider it necessary; have any concerns about your health; are not sure whether the exercises are suitable; have any pre‑existing health problems, injuries, or any current symptoms. Undertaking these exercises and use of information within the video is at your own risk. You should stop exercising immediately and seek medical attention if you should feel any discomfort. Neither we nor InstructorLive shall be held liable or responsible for any injury, loss or damage of any kind (including, (without limitation) any direct, special, indirect or consequential damages) arising out of or in connection with the use of this video by you or anyone else except to the extent that such liability cannot be limited or excluded by law.