New Beginners Pilates Class - Step by step class of fundamentals for anyone new to Pilates

[@SophG0809]

Thank you so much Lucy, I did a lot of KZbin pilates in my early 20s and coming back now in my late 20s and finding your video has totally changed my perspective. What I was doing before was like HIIT classes almost. Your intro and beginners class have highlighted the nuance to me and showed me how less is more. Clearly, you are very knowledgable and you think out the 'map' of the class and relationship between movements. You have helped me when I'm doing classes in the gym by instructors who maybe don't have a lot of pilates training. I am able to do less and make the movements smaller to keep neutral and keep my back on the floor. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise on KZbin in such a helpful and enjoyable way! All the best, Sophie :D

[@jenniferscicluna6821]

Thank you so much for your time in these videos. I’ve been wanting to do Pilates but knew it was important to understand the little details that are happening with each exercise. I started with your fundamentals video and will be doing this one for a while. I appreciate your attention to detail and the way your describe the tiny little engagements.

[@YourIdealFit]

Thank you so much for such lovely feedback. I am so happy you found my channel and the videos have helped provide what you were looking for. Once you feel ready to move on to the next level, I hope you enjoy my other workouts.xx

[@scripturemeditation]

You have perfect form throughout! Thank you for this video. I am an instructor and this is, by far, some of the best examples of Pilates I have seen. Very helpful.

[@GabrielCarusetta]

Coming here after watching your intro to Pilates video, super excited to start my first Pilates workout!

[@skw0sh]

I am a fit person ( I do body building ) yet I find some of these exercises pretty hard I want to be more flexible and I'm hoping in the future I can get good enough at this so I could teach other people You've been a great help thank you so much

[@YourIdealFit]

You're so welcome. Thank you for the great feedback. Do not be disheartened that you find some of this challenging. Pilates will work a completely different group of muscles to those that you work during your body building workouts. Pilates works the smaller, deeper layer muscles whereas the body building will work the larger, global muscles. Keep going with the Pilates. You'll start to see huge improvements in your strength in general. All the best.

[@bonsyboom4531]

this class is amazing mashAllah and the explanation is superb! 👌

[@Godilove100]

Thank you, for taking your time to record and explain everything. You are by far the best channel I’ve found. Please don’t stop making videos. 🙏

[@YourIdealFit]

Thank you so much. That's great to hear. Enjoy.xx

[@gemmalindley3145]

Brilliant session.

[@YourIdealFit]

Thank you so much. xx

[@nicsears6167]

You do a wonderful job of explaining the fundamentals and walking the viewer through the movements. Thank you.

[@leslieh.648]

I just did two of these videos- the beginners principles and this one. My first foray into pilates. You're a great teacher, looks like you're not posting videos anymore. Dang!

[@YourIdealFit]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the videos. Thank you for your feedback and kind words. I have recently had a baby so haven't posted videos for a little while but hope to be back soon.

[@mariethornton3123]

Hi Lucy certainly missing your classes and your gentle little voice giving us excellent instructions. Hope you're enjoying life !

[@motivatemetoo9422]

Thank you, we need you🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@YourIdealFit]

Ah, thanks so much

[@rogermurray2763]

Really great video.

[@cynd2694]

Wonderful!

[@jallhim]

loved it!!! thank you so much

[@YourIdealFit]

Thank you. You’re so welcome.

[@rourou305]

such a good workout and lovely explanation!

[@YourIdealFit]

Ah, thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed.

[@petra2912]

Your videos are outstanding. Simple to understand and very detailed. Thanks indeed for that. It makes it very motivating to start on the Pilates journey.

[@YourIdealFit]

Such a lovely comment. Thank you.

[@dmkyu82]

Thanks for offering this class. I am finding it hard to follow the inhales/exhales in such a fast pace...

[@d26s10]

This was way too tough for me! Found it hard to keep up and watch what to do whilst maintaining the breathing…Will have to come back to it later when I’m stronger!

[@celestelarson1213]

Are you Stott certified? I love your videos and attention to detail!

[@fooofoo4676]

Can this exercise be done every day?

[@vcp002]

What beginners equipment should i get started with?

[@YourIdealFit]

Firstly a good mat. A Pilates mat is typically thicker than a yoga mat. So when you are looking be sure to check the thickness dimension. I personally like something around 10mm to give sufficient cushioning. Then I would look to get a mini stability ball, a flexband, a fitness circle (ring) and some toning balls (0.5/1kg). I hope that helps. xx

[@lilabukvic4216]

But im overweight ❤

[@alexten9961]

Remove the music on the background.

[@laura-zo4ry]

No. I like it

[@june2110]

Your breathing is very confusing in these. 🥴😵‍💫you should have put subtitles when to inhale and exhale. 😅 These are not beginner friendly 😅

[@YourIdealFit]

Thank you for your comment. It's very common, when starting out with Pilates, that people find the breathing a little confusing. Perhaps look at my Intro to Pilates video, if you haven't already. The breathing patterns, in Pilates, are very much set. Every exercise has a specific breath pattern. I would encourage you to persevere. It will become more second nature the more you practice. Thank you for your suggestion of subtitles. It's not something that would work, in my opinion. You would have to sit up to read the screen which would force you out of your position and subsequently this would ruin the flow of the exercise. I encourage my class participants, whether online or in person, to listen intently and concentrate on my verbal instructions and cueing. This allows you to feel the connection of the breath and movement in your body which, over time, creates muscle memory. I try, as best I can, to emulate an in-person class with these videos. we wouldn't have written instructions or subtitles in the studio. I wish you all the best with your Pilates journey.

[@theadeolu]

​@@YourIdealFitA very graceful reply, thank you.