Introduction to Pilates - Workout 6 | NHS

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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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