Introduction to Pilates - Workout 1 | NHS
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Published 2020-05-20
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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 you will see include:
• Improved fitness
• Improved core strength
• Improved flexibility, balance, and 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.
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“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.”
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All Comments (21)
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I never knew the NHS made exercise videos, so cool. God bless the NHS
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I like how she's talking slowly and clearly & saying "it's ok, if you can't" like she understands that some of the viewers are here for the first time & they're not used to working out. When can we see more of these lessons?
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Thank you for making this available for free!
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These are all excellent exercises and very well presented and explained by the lady. I've been doing these for years and they keep you flexible and fit . Give them a try out by stretching as far as you're able to start with and then going further when you can.
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My back was killing me for a year and this program got me right back to my former self. It's brilliant stuff.
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God Bless the NHS this is amazing 🤩 xx
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Thank you for these Pilates videos! I can re-watch if needed and 6 workouts for free is amazing during these trying times... Thank you NHS❤️✨
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Super instructors! Coming back to Pilates after two yr gap. More effective than the instruction i paid for for 10 years! Obviously I do not receive the personal feedback but the pace is great and the exercises are sufficiently challenging. Well done NHS!
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Thank you. Harder than I remembered - Pilates fan as someone who lives with MS!
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Sammy was our instructor in open age in London and is great!
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Hi Sam, sorry, I have been following your videos, did not comment,have been doing for the past 5 or 6 months, very educational and supportive. Love your simple, clear instructions and bite size practice. Thank you very much for sharing your skills, with me and the World around and God Bless you for your kindness. Scarlet xxxx
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THANK YOU!💗🙏🏾💐🙏🏾 My covid lockdown body needs this asap.
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Liked and enjoyed the class. Thank you! I’d recommend to read and watch videos about pilates before trying it out or you’ll feel lost and end up its way too fast for you:)
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Great classes Thank you! I hurt my back 4 years ago now I slipped 3 discs and couldn’t move for a month until it got a little easier even putting socks on was awkward... I like Pilates as it’s great for strengthening...
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Thanks for posting. Very helpful for people who don't have the time or opportunity to get out to a class.
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This is an excellent intro class to pilates! Thank you NHS and the instructor.
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This was an excellent re-introduction back into Pilates. Thank you.It will help me get flexible again after the COVID restrictions.
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I’ve done 10 minutes. I feel better for it already. Promise I’ll try to do more very soon. Great instructor, pity we aren’t given her name.
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The NHS videos of exercises for occasional aches and pains...knees, backs etc are first rate, too.
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Great video. Have my first Pilates class this week, so helpful to use this in between classes to help me
