Things to Know Before Doing a Pilates Workout at Home

Doing pilates at home is so much fun and there are so many awesome workouts on YouTube that can help you practice pilates from the comfort of your living room. Before you hit that play button on your video, make sure to prepare for your workout with these helpful tips.

Learn Proper Breathing Technique

Breathing is an important part of pilates because it supports movements for each exercise you’re doing. So make sure to focus on your breathing—take deep breaths, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.

Create a Peaceful Environment

Pilates is all about awareness, focusing on your mind and body, and harmonizing your breath with your movements. We can all agree that’s not going to happen if you’re phone is ringing in the background. So we strongly suggest keeping your phone, pets, and other distractions out of the room.

Invest in the Right Equipment

Before you relax with a great pilates workout in your bedroom, make sure you have all the equipment you need for exercising. You don’t really need a lot to start—a mat and comfy leggings are more than enough. Later you can buy resistance bands, a pilates ball, and other things to make it even more fun.