Try the best Pilates workouts to engage your core from your living room floor. Looking to get a strong, lean body without spending countless hours doing exercises in the gym? A strong, toned body doesn’t always have to come from lifting weights. You can just as easily get a great body strength workout at home with just your yoga mat and a Pilates routine.

Pilates is a form of exercise that uses controlled movements designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture. The movements focus primarily on your core to condition your body and build stronger, more sculpted muscles without any excess bulk. The result is a sleek, toned body. Pilates can also help to improve your posture from the ab and back strength you’ll gain through the controlled movements. This beginner Pilates exercise program is designed to help you build a strong foundation in the Pilates method.

The Pilates method begins with your body and a mat on the floor. You won't need studio equipment for these exercises. If you don't have a mat, start with a padded surface, but do consider getting a Pilates mat. This set of Pilates exercises is designed to provide you with an at-home Pilates routine and help you build familiarity with Pilates mat exercises, whether you are new or experienced. These exercises develop the core strength, stability, and flexibility for which Pilates is famous.

No matter your fitness level—whether you’re in great shape or have never set foot in a gym—learning to do Pilates means going back to the basics. Teaching you core Pilates exercises and easy sequences, Pilates for Beginners is the ultimate starter guide to confidently practice Pilates at home.

Pilates for Beginners is the new kick-start guide for building an at-home Pilates practice with step-by-step guidance and easy sequences.
From your first time on the mat to finishing a complete sequence, Pilates for beginners develops your Pilates regimen with a progressive, easy-to-follow 30-day program. Complete with clear instructions, photographs, and tips to do the exercises right, Pilates for Beginners is your go-to reference to keep your body supple and mobile, and add more life to your years.