Introduction to Pilates - Workout 2 | 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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“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.”

[@HollyElms]

This was absolutely fantastic- getting into pilates again after a back injury and these NHS workouts have been amazing. The instructor is incredible and I love the way she directs you without any pressure and also explains the terms in a clear way

[@Instructorlive]

Glad you enjoyed

[@maryharris8503]

Thank you Sam. Really enjoying my Pilates ‘journey’ with you. Love your teaching style. Thank you and thank you NHS, it’s wonderful to be able to learn this at home! I am watching this one in advance it moving on to this stage tomorrow!! X X

[@Instructorlive]

I'll pass onto Sam

[@sweetgrape40]

These workouts have really helped me. The best thing is I can do them from home. As there are seven workouts in the introduction level I do one each day of the week until I am stronger and can move to the next level. Thank you Sam for your detailed instructions.

[@lostmemories4894]

If there ever was something I needed for my disfunctional body it was this. Thanks

[@scarletannemariadsouza2007]

Thank Sam, I am real grateful, I keep retracing my steps to get more familiar and confident in your practices and reinforce the precise techniques to create a strong foundation before building onto the basics. Stay Blessed. Scarlet ❤️

[@Poppies2420]

Fantastic resource from the NHS which I found by accident. Good pace , techniques explained so well along with a little humour from Sam. Thank you .

[@MrChee5e]

Im a 6ft 5 bloke from Yorkshire. Im not very bendy. This is really helping. Thank you.

[@scarletannemariadsouza2007]

Sam thank you so very much for sharing your skills and knowledge with me and the world around. You are Awesome, rather funny, although you have a serious look, you sure do keep us in check. Love your practices, have been doing it for at least 6 months or so. I am retracing my steps with the beginners just to reinforce the basics and precise techniques. Stay safe. God Bless. Scarlet XXXX

[@sueearley1279]

Fantastic explanation of beginner positions to give great start to Pilates Thank you

[@timsims4760]

Excellent session - really helped my back discomfort. Look forward to doing more.

[@IrinaHigginson]

I heard about these NHS pilates videos of the grapevine and they are excellent. A good way to get into pilates, great selection of exercises, instructions and pace - thanks very much!

[@phoeniciaaustralis3046]

Very good exercise. Treasure our NHS. Thank you🙏

[@SusanPrevost]

That was such a good comprehensive Pilates class.👍

[@danielwhite5606]

Not long had a slipped disc and these sessions are really helping

[@ailove313]

Thanks for sharing

[@user-ne3kt7qg9q]

I love this workout thank you it is perfect

[@SmithTrina77]

This was do much more difficult than workout 1

[@annamma.mathew9456]

I would like to get the full benefits of palates

[@oliwiaradomska6125]

thank you

[@JMThought]

That umbilical comment is wild 😂

[@susanprevost4856]

That was great. ❤❤

[@trevorthomas6666]

Hi Sam Just started doing your pilates video course. Think its great. Is it designed that I should stick to the first lesson for the first week etc.? As many days as I can? I'm trying to make it every day. Trevor