Pilates at Home: Beginner, Wall and Mat Pilates Guides

Beginner-friendly Pilates guides with video demos: mat and wall routines, a 15-minute ab workout, Pilates vs yoga and what research says about Pilates and weight loss. Our app, Pilates Workout at Home by LifeBuddy, has a 56-day plan.

Pilates vs Yoga: Which Is Better for You?
(KEY DIFFERENCES, BENEFITS AND VIDEO DEMOS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE)

By Brandon Lee

Pilates instructor demonstrating a cobra stretch, downward dog, a roll-up and a clamshell

Pilates vs yoga: 7 key differences, video demos of moves from each, and which fits your goal: core strength, flexibility, back pain or stress.

Pilates Ab Workout
(10 CORE EXERCISES WITH VIDEO DEMOS AND A 15-MINUTE ROUTINE)

By Brandon Lee

This Pilates ab workout puts 10 mat exercises into a 15-minute routine for your abs, obliques and deep core, with video demos and easier options.

Pilates instructor demonstrating a wall sit, legs up the wall, wall squats and a wall butterfly stretch

Wall Pilates for Beginners
(8 EXERCISES WITH VIDEO DEMOS, A 20-MINUTE ROUTINE AND A 4-WEEK PLAN)

By Brandon Lee

Wall Pilates for beginners: 8 low-impact moves with video demos, a 20-minute routine and a 4-week plan. All you need is a clear wall and a mat.

Pilates instructor demonstrating a glute bridge, fire hydrants, kneeling arm raises and a standing toe tap

Is Pilates Good for Weight Loss?
(WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS, CALORIES BURNED AND A 20-MINUTE WORKOUT)

By Brandon Lee

Is Pilates good for weight loss? See what studies show, how many calories it burns, how often to do it, and a 20-minute workout with video demos.

Pilates instructor demonstrating cat-cow, a glute bridge, a roll-up and child's pose

Pilates for Beginners at Home
(12 MAT EXERCISES WITH VIDEOS, A 20-MINUTE ROUTINE AND A 4-WEEK PLAN)

By Brandon Lee

Pilates for beginners at home: 12 easy mat exercises, each with a video demo, plus a 20-minute routine and a 4-week plan. No equipment needed, just a mat.

Pilates instructor demonstrating the hundred, bicycle crunches, leg lowers and a side plank