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Pilates: Beginner Level 1 Class 1

Beginner II
(127 Reviews)
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Kim takes you through a full body pilates workout while teaching you how to apply the five pilates principles that she covered in her first video. You will learn how to strengthen the body safely and effectively, while maintaining proper technique. As she says, "if it's easy, it likely means you're not doing it right!"

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Core Strength
  • Lower Back

Style

  • Pilates
  • Yoga for Back Care
salparap
October 9, 2016
Comment:

Hello!
That was my first Pilates session ever and around min. 25 of the video my body and especially my abs were shaking. Why is this happening? Is it normal?

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vebrigham
December 16, 2016
Comment:

My first Pilates teacher always applauded us for shaking ("Good shaking!!"). I guess it means you're working hard.

Glynis Redford
September 7, 2016
Comment:

Hi - I find lifting my hips etc up off the floor SO difficult and only manage a few centimetres. I do have Scoliosis but love Yoga and it is helping loads. Can you advise please if, with practise this will improve, also what else could I do to help with this?
Thankyou

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Kim Wilson
September 9, 2016
Comment:

Hi Glynis

Thank you for writing.
Getting your hips off the floor only a few centimeters is wonderful. THe key is to stay in a range of motion that is pain free. You could also try moving your feet further away from your bum to see if that gives your low back more space and try to keep your tail bone tucked.
I do not know how sever your scoliosis is, but usually I would not recommend full roll ups. Modifications would be better.
unilateral exercises are wonderful, keeping the spine long and working lots on pelvic floor recruitment and neutral pelvis alignment.
I hope this helps! Keep up the good work!
Warmly
Kim

Aitana
June 20, 2016
Comment:

First class beginners? I couldn't finish it. Very difficult. It discouraged me a bit. :(

Comment Replies

Kim Wilson
September 9, 2016
Comment:

Hi Aitana
I am sorry you felt discouraged.
The pilates 5 principles is a postural template meant for form and technique so that you can modify for yourself in every movement to make any class you go to achievable. The key is to listen to your body:) When something feels to hard and you are losing the isolation of muscle groups that are meant to be isolated, or our form or breathe goes, that is always a great opportunity to back the work off, do less sets, take a break and build your strength slowly and safely.
I hope you can find that in this class:)

moonlightbeams
October 14, 2015
Comment:

I'm currently working through the absolute beginner coarse after not working out for a good year, and i loved this. It activated my core and helped me work through it. I longed for classes that focused on core strengthening. Thank you So much!

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