Introduction to Pilates - Workout 7 | NHS

Keep safe while keeping active. View our safety video before you begin this workout. 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, and 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 you will see include improved fitness, improved core strength, improved flexibility, balance, and body control, and 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.