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Are you looking for a low impact, beginner friendly exercise regime that you can do from the comfort of your own home? Pilates might be just what you\u2019re looking for! You don\u2019t need any pre-existing experience and you don\u2019t have to be super fit or flexible: you just need to be willing to spend a little bit of time (it could be 5 minutes a day or an hour a few times a week – it\u2019s all up to you) to practice.<\/p>

You might not be able to enjoy a Saturday morning pilates class in person right now, but there are tonnes of apps, books and helpful videos that can help you get started. Interested in giving pilates a try? Read on to find out everything you need to know.<\/p>

What is pilates?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Pilates is a strengthening and conditioning exercise discipline which is suitable for all ages and abilities – and you can do most of it lying down. If the idea of doing endless squats, burpees and crunches turns your stomach, don\u2019t fear: pilates is a low impact workout which focuses on improving your strength, flexibility, mobility, posture and mental well being.<\/p>

While there is no one size fits all when it comes to exercise, pilates has been known to help with symptoms of arthritis, lower back pain, slipped discs and other conditions.<\/p>

Pilates is full of small, deliberate movements designed to strengthen your core. Don\u2019t be fooled by the apparent lack of exertion, however. Pilates may not have you jumping about, but it can be hugely beneficial for your fitness levels.<\/p>

We spoke to Gaby Noble, founder and teacher at Exhale Pilates<\/a>, to find out more. \u201cThere are beginner exercises that are taught at the start that create a strong foundation to lead you onto stronger, more challenging exercises,\u201d she says.<\/p>

\u201cWith regular Pilates practice 2-3 x per week you will build a strong and connected body. You’ll have more strength, stretch, stamina and control and a deeper understanding of how Pilates can really help you in everyday life and keep you moving around more freely and pain free.\u201d<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Who Invented Pilates?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Joseph Pilates was a formerly sickly child who was determined to improve his own fitness and strength – and it worked. Influenced by boxing, gymnastics and wrestling, Joseph ended up founding a discipline called ‘controlology\u2019 in the 1920s (which only became known as Pilates after his death).<\/p>

Joseph believed that mental and physical health were closely linked and, alongside the exercise itself, put a lot of emphasis on centering, control and breath.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Benefits of pilates<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

Pilates has tonnes of benefits that can help everyone from total fitness newbies to pro athletes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>