{"id":1273,"date":"2014-06-01T20:38:09","date_gmt":"2014-06-01T20:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=1273"},"modified":"2025-07-30T19:36:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:36:05","slug":"top-tips-on-doing-pilates-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilateswithpriya.co.uk\/?p=1273","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips on doing Pilates at Home."},"content":{"rendered":"

Obviously I’m a huge fan of Pilates, because of my job I end up doing Pilates 5 days a week and I have to say if I don’t do enough Pilates I soon notice the difference. Similarly if I do too much I also notice it! The trick is to find the right balance.<\/p>\n

One of the questions we get asked is if 1 Pilates class a week is enough. In all honesty I would have to say probably not. However that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to quickly try and find a second class to attend. Once you know the basics of Pilates I would recommend you find the exercises that help your body and practise these at home. For example if you have sciatica a few shoulder bridges, CAT’s and a glut massage may help release and relieve pain. If you have recently had a baby then practising some pelvic tilts, hamstring stretches and chest openers will strengthen your pelvic floor, help with abdominal muscle strengthening and release those tight muscles.<\/p>\n

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Top Tips on doing Pilates at Home:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Choose exercises that you are confident at doing and you know you can do correctly. Good technique is important in Pilates, so ask your instructor to check the exercises you plan to try.<\/p>\n

2. Aim to do a couple of short sessions a week at home. Try not to fall into the trap of overdoing it or you could end up with tight muscles in places you don’t want them tight.<\/p>\n

3. Try not to just choose the exercises that you like, these will probably be the ones you are good at and don’t really need to practise! For example I’m not a fan of the Saw, but I need to do it!<\/p>\n

4. Look into buying a good DVD that will talk you through the exercises and give you a range of moves you can pick and choose from or an all over body workout. Try my DVD for example.<\/p>\n

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