Pilates has been around for many years. Many people swear by the feel-good factor they experience when they’ve completed a pilates session. But, currently, it’s not as easy to get started at a local pilates class. But, there is another solution. Starting up pilates from the comfort of your home has a number of great benefits.
Focus On The Practice
One of the key benefits of starting a Pilates program at home is the fact that you can really get to know the craft first and foremost. You don’t have the worry about traffic getting to a studio, nor do you have to worry about a class full of people. There’s no pressure to get everything right in front of your new peers so it gives you the clarity and focus to truly appreciate pilates. Use this time in quarantine to enjoy your new workout and appreciate it for what it is; a great new fitness regime.
No Need To Worry About What You’re Wearing
Some people are concerned about what they’re wearing and how it fits in with others around them. Are you wearing the latest trends? Is your brand of clothing “cool” enough? We all want to fit in, but there’s more to your pilates workout than what brand you’re wearing.
If you start pilates at home, this removes any need to worry about what you’re wearing. Instead, you can choose whatever clothing that feels good and is easy to move around in. Pilates workout wear should be comfortable and slightly loose, without getting in the way of any of your moves. At home, you can wear whatever feels right, even if that means it’s your favourite pair of pyjamas!
You Have Time To Engage In Your Workout
Self-isolation due to COVID-19 has seen many people suddenly have a lot of time on their hands. This is why now is probably a great time to get started with pilates. If you’ve been putting off trying pilates for a while because you simply didn’t have the time, you were working too many shifts or you didn’t know how to get started, you have no excuse right now! Get started with a mobile app or a few Youtube videos and see what you’ve been missing out on!
It’s A Workout For Your Mind and Body
Not only is pilates great for better spinal and pelvic alignment, improving muscle strength and increasing flexibility, it’s also a great workout for your mind. Pilates helps improve your wellbeing through deep, slow breathing techniques, which helps to reduce anxiety and stress. Pilates helps you be more in tune with your body, your muscles and your breathing, making it a great workout for self-isolation. Not only can you help your body physically, but you can help relieve some quarantine stressors.
Improve Your Posture
If you’re working from home, you’re likely working at a computer or laptop from a home office of some kind. You may have also noticed that you’re feeling a little more sore than usual. If you haven’t got a proper office set-up, you might not have the right equipment to ensure you are working ergonomically. This is why completing a pilates routine at some point throughout your day at home will help you improve your posture and relieve any neck or back pains. Therefore, pilates will help you to be more productive whilst working from home.
Whether you’ve wanted to get started with pilates for a while or just haven’t had the time to work out as much as you’d like, now may be a good opportunity to have that time to appreciate pilates to the fullest. While you’re spending more time at home, use this time to set-up a designated time each day (or every other day) for pilates.