Exercising just got a whole lot easier (and cheaper!) with at-home pilates.
Avoid Expensive Classes With These 3 At-Home Pilates Hacks
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Pilates is basically the official new sport of the clean girls – those who show up in a perfectly slicked back ponytail and fruit-infused water in-hand. Sometimes it’s easy to think “that’ll never be me” – and breaking news, it doesn’t have to be. Working out doesn't have to look aesthetic. You don’t always need a reformer or a matching set to feel the burn and reap the benefits of the exercises. You can still get some good movement in right at home using these 3 pilates hacks. Do a quick little stretch, and let’s dive in!
1. Use a resistance band in place of a reformer.
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Resistance bands are great for all types of training, but they come in super handy when it comes to at-home pilates. This tool exerts force against your body’s movements, just like a reformer would, and you can practice a lot of the same techniques with just a mat and a band. If you have a resistance band lying around the house, give this easy workout hack a try!
2. Follow online bodyweight pilates workouts.
All it takes is a quick TikTok or YouTube search to land on endless at-home pilates workouts that are easy to follow along with! Bodyweight pilates calls for nothing more than your body and a yoga mat, so this hack definitely doesn’t break the bank. You can narrow your search by skill level, or even the areas you want to target through exercise.
3. Use a foam roller in place of a reformer.
Using a foam roller for mat workouts won’t take up much space at all, making this another wonderful option for at-home pilates. Investing in an at-home reformer could mean you shell out hundreds of dollars. Turns out, you can use a foam roller to emulate certain movements that can also be done on a reformer – for a fraction of the price.
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