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How Often Should I Do Pilates?
Is it okay to do Pilates every day? Yes! “That’s the beauty of Pilates,” says Andrea Rogers, creator of Xtend Barre and XB Pilates on Openfit. “You can do it in some way every day, whether you’re on the mat or an apparatus like the Pilates reformer.”

Scissor Kicks

Lie on your back with your arms by your sides, your knees bent, and your feet flat on the floor.

Ab Roll-Up
The roll up stretches the spine and works the core. The goal is to maintain a c-curve throughout and articulate the spine one vertebra at a time.

Check It Out
If you are starting a Pilates practice at home without an instructor present then I would advise you to do the workout next to a mirror. You can keep an eye on your form yourself and you’ll notice if you’re twisted or if your position doesn’t look like the photo demonstration.

Engage Your Core

Try to maintain subtle tone to your abdominals through the exercises and when you inhale and exhale. This will keep you stable and support your spine and joints. You should still be able to breathe and move though so don’t over engage.

Slow Down

When you start a Pilates or exercise programme it’s not about how quick you can go. It’s important to focus on the correct technique and form to ensure you’re working your body efficiently.

Breathe, inhale and exhale deeply
Your instructor will cue your breathing throughout the class. Telling you to inhale at certain phases of an exercise and exhale in other areas.

Become a great listener! Listen closely to your instructor and your body
Want to Dead-Lift your P.B, run a marathon with less chance of injury, or be able to train harder in HIIT class with perfect form? Pilates will ensure you do this safely and give you the body awareness tools to excel.

Choose a Pilates studio that matches your goals and needs
When deciding on a Pilates style for you, I recommend you try them all! While the spring-loaded Reformer beds may look impressive, it’s worthy to never underestimate the power of a kick-ass mat-based Pilates class too.