10 Minute Pilates Basics - Pilates for Beginners

[@corourk6]

I genuinely felt so safe in this video and I couldn't be more grateful to you. I am at the lowest possible fitness level and overweight. I have tried other so called "beginner" workouts that have made me feel like a complete failure. I want to thank you for your warm and welcoming energy, as well as all the alternatives and how to videos you have.

[@louiseogden1296]

Same here. My mum and I did two of these videos together -- I need to loosen up my body as part of physiotherapy after an accident left me lame and increasingly very stiff. We do Qigong as well which is similar but done standing up.

[@kbsandberg2637]

this was the safest I've ever felt during a workout instruction video. I always feel like I'm not doing enough and that discourages me, but your outlook on it was so comfortable and motivating! thank you!

[@TAOFS]

I * FINALLY* feel like i found an instructor who understands beginner, i am excited to come back.

[@courtneycooperwrites]

You make Pilates feel so accessible and like a loving practice! It’s so much more enjoyable ❤

[@sylvamori166]

Your professionalism is so evident in these videos. You don't make false claims about hour glass figures and what not and it is clear that you care about our health and ability to function even though we could be half way accross the world. I work in a physicaly demanding field and love doing your 10-15 minute pilates work outs in the morning before work just to align myself a bit better.

[@elizabethhall5358]

Found your channel a week ago and I am loving it! I'm a 51 year old mom of 11 and 8 year olds. after a week of your basic and beginners videos, I already feel strong doing my daily life with them! thank you!!!

[@sarahrn1]

I am starting a journey of fit by 50. I was in my 20's and early 30s very active and did Pilates regularly. Life, nursing school, and kids happened, and I haven't' done Pilates in YEARS. I forgot how wonderful it feels, and I wanted to thank you for how authentic and genuine you were as I eased back in to this wonderful practice. I anticipate I will do this basics video for a while until I get more comfortable. I almost never comment on You Tube. But you were so awesome! Thanks.

[@rigmorbencard659]

I really love the peptalk and encouragement during the workout!

[@rochellegeorge1188]

Me too!

[@trustinjesustoday]

Hi Jessica, I'm a Christian man, and I have lower back pains and stiffness in my hips. I lift weights, so I recently started trying out Pilates with your beginner videos to try and enhance mobility for squats and deadlifts. I found the exercise on my side doing the clam shell leg things extremely difficult. I'm only 35, but I believe if I practice, my form and comfortability will improve. No instructor on KZbin seems as patient and forgiving as you seem with your virtual students. I just wanted to say thank you for helping us, and keep up the good work! I appreciate your lessons. God bless you 🙏

[@pebbleonabluedot6350]

I loved the simplicity of this workout! Im aware of muscles that were targeted and feel positive towards the next workout rather than defeated.

[@JulianJCohen]

So happy I came across this video! This has been the BEST workout video I've ever done. It didn't feel like a workout, and I found I wasn't asking, "how much longer until this ends". Thanks Jessica!

[@susanvandermerwe2881]

First time doing Pilates and realise I'm as stiff as a board. But even so, I enjoyed the workout and definitely will continue. Thank you Jessica.

[@nataliemims-z3b]

it makes pilates feel like a relaxational activity while bettering your strength thank you so much.

[@rachelledugan2937]

This is the best Pilates I’ve ever seen. I had major reconstructive surgery on my hip and pelvic due to a lady running a red light. I have not been able to get through a SINGLE beginners course and I just completed yours because you helped me feel confident in this routine. Thank you so so much! ❤

[@JessicaValantPilates]

Thank you for sharing your story and for being here!

[@rhiannonferguson1323]

I'm going to be doing this in my lunch break as I'm sat down all day and I think this will really help loosen me up during the day. Thank you x

[@86gmos86]

I combined this workout with your back pain relief workout everyday for a few months and I'm moving better! I really appreciate what you say in this video, it's like a movement meditation. Thank you!

[@alyssa.yasmine]

Thank you so much for this video! As a survivor of SA, I have struggled with looking after myself, including exercising. I decided to do this to get back into healthy habits and felt so safe, and comfortable - when you began saying 'you have control and autonomy over your body', I started bawling because I've felt like I have no control or say over my body for the past 2 years. So thank you ♡♡

[@stacy_potato]

Thank you for providing such clear and thorough explanations of the fundamentals of Pilates.

[@lizettesalas9712]

New follower. This was the smoothest workout I have done at home. I had tears in my eyes at the end of this workout. Thank you Jessica. Can’t wait to feel and see results. I’m really trying to get back into fitness to feel good. ❤

[@rochellegeorge1188]

You are so wonderful. I felt so loved and safe this entire video and wanted to comment about it but it seemed like everyone who has watched it felt the same way. Thank you ❤

[@elpidagrg]

Thank you, thank you, thank you 🎉❤😊. You are genuinely a sympathetic tutor. I look forward to going forward with all your classes. Bless you Jessica 😊

[@thesebadlands]

I love your gentleness and compassion! Thank you!

[@gemmaprice6835]

I have scoliosis and have been trying to get back into being active after lockdown i am so locked up. This video has helped me start my first time ever to do pilates. Really enjoyed will be sure to follow for more.

[@veratabib6901]

I love my newfound love of Pilates! I just did two workouts by Jessica this morning. They weren't hard but feel so much better for having done them!

[@katied3856]

I will try this class. Today I went to my first Pilates class, it was horrible, I will never go back, she was loud, pushy and it was very demanding, a full class of people moaning and struggling to do the exercises! I’ve done yoga for years and wanted to try this, watching you isn nothing like what we did today.

[@richiewilliams3243]

Felt great after doing the basic course in a couple of days.

[@echomcdaniel8763]

I've been doing your routine for 2 weeks now every day and it's helping so much with the stiffness in my hips. And also it's short enough that I can actually do it while two toddlers are running around. Thank you so much!

[@John-316URLOVED]

This is my second video with you. May I say, your voice and soothing manner of teaching keep bringing me back. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you.

[@glynisthompson8318]

I love doing this workout. I has a spinal fusion a couple of years ago and struggled to find exercises that felt comfortable. This really works for me.

[@mmokie2189]

Loved the video and I am proud of myself for being able to do the clam shells with my straight leg out and doing the circles

[@JessicaValantPilates]

Great job!!

[@NorPre]

Thank you, your videos are helpful and give me support to work out at home

[@mchace9604]

Yay!! I can do this!! I'm a senior with injury on top of injury and other health issues. I need guidance and support and I think you just may be that for me!! Thank you in advance!!

[@Katieloouise]

thanks i wanna get into pilates and start going to some group classes but im not confident in my body strength/flexibility yet so this is a great first step for me

[@Learningtodobetter]

I’m proud of myself for completing a workout video. I made it my goal to every day and to push myself harder when I’m feeling like I don’t want to/unmotivated. I feel SO much better now

[@lyricalliana]

You are WONDERFUL to workout with! Youre outlook towards exercise, that it is non competitive, your level of difficulty is absilutely brilliantly pitched, Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be adding this to my daily workout.

[@onewsonnet6593]

Love all your videos and all your words of wisdom and encouragement. Your videos are the only exercises where I don't notice the time. Some exercises I always struggle to finish. Your videos are the only videos I'm able to finish. Thank you always

[@angelataylor4044]

I was having the most awful lower back pain and after this video the pain is GONE! love love love! I cannot wait for more Pilates tomorrow :)

[@ionewalker5217]

Thank you for the video. Starting back after a long time off is daunting.

[@sudhanair985]

I am beginner and I really enjoy doing Pilates. Thank you Jessica.

[@SomehowYouAre]

I have autoimmune arthritis in my. back and this gentle workout is perfect for my flare days. Thank you!

[@tkno8984]

Thank you so very much. I recently found your channel and suffer from fibromyalgia and kidney problems. I felt optimistic watching your video and tried to do it myself, and I'm so proud I did all 10 minutes! Not very well, but at least I tried!! And this routine is something I can see myself doing at least a couple times a week. I feel happy about it and optimistic about going forward and incorporating this into my daily or at least weekly routine. Thank you so much!!

[@karenizaguirre1]

You are precious. I enjoy your workouts. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all!

[@laceyfieldseth]

Brand new to Pilates and will be doing this every day!

[@annag8007]

Thank you for making working out more accessible to me. I'm recovering from injury and easing back in, and this made me feel so safe and strong. I needed this.

[@opheliaforest5158]

I've never really heard anyone say I should be enjoying a workout. I've always felt that doing the harder stuff was better so thank you for encouraging jot in exercise ❤

[@forcatsonly4840]

I DID IT! I did my first Pilates work out and I loved it! Thank you for making this channel!

[@celestebaptiste3603]

I'm so glad I found this video thank you so much I felt so comfortable thank yoy

[@sarahbauer5887]

I love all your beginner pilates workouts! Thank you for the great content and for your encouraging words.

[@rolandbaskerville9199]

Thank you Jessica. Really enjoyed this. I have a Pilates pit stop every few hours while I'm studying and it really keeps my energy up.

[@reddetp12]

Great sequence! Returning to Pilates after many years due to illness. I thoroughly enjoy this gentle practice. Thank you for sharing! 💕

[@shirleycastano841]

Awesome work out! so doable. I have done pilates in the past but found it stressed my back, no one explained things as clearly as you did. Finally I feel I can get into pilates and do it pain free.

[@daniellestickley1713]

I love how you give adaptations and encouragement throughout your videos. Thank you so much. I am going to ask if you can give stretches or strengthing exercises for hands and wrists? My work involves using them to extremes and they ache afterwards. I'd like to minimize that if at all possible. Thank you 😊.

[@agustinmolina3305]

Excellent guidance. First time doing this on my late forties. Thank you.

[@zofiago6767]

I love your work outs! The pace is so perfect! Now i want to start and finish each day with those excercises 🥰🥰🥰

[@theresawaveyme4482]

So grateful to find this site and workouts. I have been experiencing back pain and I am finding this IS helping. Thanks for all the encouragement.

[@michylaevertse-tq5px]

I'm new to plates and I feel that this is foe me.Thank you for making it look easier 😊❤

[@elizabethguzman6024]

Thank you for this video. I heard about Pilates nut never felt healthy enough to do it . However your video made it possible.

[@MsInsen]

I was looking for a beginner video, and so glad to find you. Planning to start today. Love your video, and explanation. You are gentle and kind. Do you have a beginner-level challenge to motivate people like me? Thank You so much.

[@shannonbechly1604]

Thank you!! I am struggling with major neck and lower back issues. Doc wants me to try pilates to see if lower back can improve. Thank you for being kind and making feel like this may be doable!!

[@lesliemunt4483]

thank you for your kindness and your excellent direction!!! looking forward to your workouts, my body was screaming when i woke up and i just happened upon your video, so thankkful, it feels more fluid now

[@FlowFlow860]

Thank you! Very nice to do early in the morning.

[@des5634]

I love your teaching style how you talk to us.

[@leandrosantos1941]

Great video, good on you for encouraging people to just move instead of looking for perfection, keep up the good work

[@nealiecruz2532]

So glad I found this video. You are so pretty, inside and out!! Thank you for sharing your talents

[@Her_flower]

Most enjoyable workout I’ve done❤

[@momlovestoys5645]

I am wondering how often you recommend doing Pilates in a week? I am at the beginner level & overweight. I have been working with a physical therapist for many months to resolve a pinched nerve in my neck. My upper body/back are in moderately good condition, as that has been our focus. I am now done with PT and wanting to do total body conditioning on my own at home, but am fearful of overdoing it and hurting my neck again. Also, do you recommend rotating amongst your videos, or is it better to stick with the same one until mastered, and then move on to another? Thanks!

[@fabioramirez8195]

First off, let me start out by saying that your energy is just wonderful! I’ve recently put on a lot of weight and have not been taking very good care of my body. I absolutely loved this and will be doing it again. I look forward to exploring the other videos that you have as well!

[@eleftheriapanayiotou4586]

You have just made me start liking pilates and you're so nice and encouraging!! You make every progress seem like an achievement! 👏👍Thanks ☺️🧘‍♀️

[@MiyabiMay7]

I loved how you explained everything, it was my first time trying pilates and it felt amazing!

[@sarahomolola6038]

It went so smoothly and was over before I knew it thank you

[@Sunshine-mq3rq]

Thanks so much for the gentle exercise but also the encouraging words :-)

[@MissFantasticated]

Thank you so much Jessica! You have no idea how much I needed to hear your kind and wise words in this video today. I had a bad experience with a bullying instructor a couple of months ago when I went to a Pilates class for the first time in many years, it really knocked my confidence so I am going to be doing it at home for the time being. So glad I have found you.

[@annacatherine344]

Thank you, that felt relaxing and like something I can genuinely enjoy. I intend to come back to this video.

[@nathaliep5701]

I loved doing this quick workout,feels great to start the day

[@madregalfrances.w1616]

Thankyou Jessica, I felt so safe and held in this video which is what I needed and was just the right level for me to get back into working out

[@JessicaValantPilates]

That's wonderful!

[@Amber-cv4tr]

Tell me why I got emotional at the end 🥹 I’ve never enjoyed at home workouts this much. I feel so safe and so supported and seen you don’t even know! I’m so grateful I found your channel thank you for all you do ❤

[@annettedolan7996]

I found you today Jessica thank you thank you for introducing me to beginners pilates. I am going to do this every day. Annette Dolan

[@marieduff8594]

Hi Jessica, thanks for another great workout. I've a lot of back and hip pain at the moment, but was delighted to be able to do this video, as it was a gentle one. Love your tips and the pep talk. I'm so grateful that I found your channel a few years ago. Thanks for all the work you do.🙂

[@laurasinger7252]

Such great messages in this video, thank you!! 💕💕

[@burcuzeybek4207]

Her voice is so soft and gentle..

[@carol2745]

Wow thankyou Jessica that was amazing your so nice made it really easy and no pressure at all!Really enjoyed it im going to do this daily 💞💞💞

[@shakilapanezai5662]

I love your video so much during that first covid lock down I started following you and till now I continue . Thank you very much for being there for as all

[@JessicaValantPilates]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@yasminwalid9562]

I love this woman genuinely

[@nadiah9224]

thank you, i feel comfortable doing your pilates

[@deer-hickey1714]

That was a perfect start for me! Thank you ❤

[@ash80882]

Yes, safe. That is the perfect word to describe my experience with this workout. It truly made me feel like it's OK to meet my body where it is right now and give myself permission to enjoy movement. Very appreciative. 🙏

[@janicesmith7786]

Started today! Can’t wait for tomorrow!

[@heatheralice89]

I always feel safe in all your videos Jessica🙏💚💙

[@lindathornhill-kuebler9035]

Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!

[@akhan2748]

i felt so good with all your motivating wordss

[@donnagarcia7936]

I am really enjoying getting back to fitness with your videos.

[@burcuzeybek4207]

She is encouraging and motivating that's very cool. I like her. She seems very happy with the life

[@kerryjanemcnab4048]

So thankful for you!

[@EmmaGuillen-x9b]

I have never felt so safe and comforable in a workout, like I have seen in this video.

[@rebeccajns]

Im so glad I came across ur video! Fabulous teacher!! This. Is exactly what I needed, thank u!! Now, I'm gonna go geek out on ur channel lol 🙃

[@PinballRockQueen]

Just perfect, thank you 😊

[@susannestrasser3001]

You are wonderful thank you for your Inspiration

[@erinmeyers-t9w]

"There's no awards or medals given out for doing a workout that's labeled advanced versus doing a workout that's labeled basic. All that matters is that you feel strong in the life that you live." - I needed to hear that!

[@philiplippmanclassicalmusi4626]

Thank you Jessica you are amazing. You are a gtreat teacher, and I love your videos.

[@TracyJReikiBeauty]

Great introduction! Just what I needed today ❤