9 Pilates exercises you can do at home to get in shape

If you believe that achieving a toned body through Pilates is possible only with special machines, you may be wrong. The whole idea behind this method is centered around controlling your body and using your weight to exercise, rather than having to resort to weights or other types of equipment. Luckily, there are numerous moves you can practice at home.

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Remember that it is always best to consult a medical specialist and a specialized professional before doing any exercise to take care of your body in the best possible way.

Wear comfortable clothing as you will need mobility.

Find a flat, comfortable surface to exercise. An exercise mat will be perfect, but if you don’t have one, a regular mat will do as you will be spending a lot of time on the floor.

Remember to have water nearby to hydrate yourself.

STEPS:

Position yourself on your back and place your hands over your lower back. Leaning on your elbows, biceps and triceps, lift your hips, driving your feet up.

Bend your left leg bringing your knee towards your face and straighten your right leg to a 45 degree angle.

As if on a bicycle, pedal with your legs to the previous position, but this time, bend your right leg and straighten your left. Repeat the pedaling movement.

STEPS:

Lie on your back and stretch your arms up.

Keeping your arms straight, lift your head and torso slightly off the floor, exerting an effort in your abdominal region. Try to make your hands and arms parallel with your feet and legs.

Return to the starting position and repeat the movement.

STEPS:

Position yourself on your stomach and lift yourself up with your arms, keeping your palms on the floor. You must form a 90º angle.

Your legs should be supported only with your toes. Elevate your left foot just a few inches. The key is to stretch your leg as far as you can, not lift it as far as possible.

Move your right supporting foot back and forth. Change legs and repeat the movement.

STEPS:

Sit down, bend your legs towards your chest and hug them.

Roll backwards until your back touches the floor.

Return to the starting position and repeat.

STEPS:

Sit down stretching your legs out to the sides. Your back should be straight.

Stretch your arms and raise them to the height of your shoulders.

Twist your waist to the right, return to the center and do the same movement to the left. Repeat.

STEPS:

Lie on your back and stretch your legs and arms up.

Position your arms stretched out on the floor parallel to your torso. Helping yourself with your hands, lift your hips off the floor and bring your feet towards your head. Remember to keep your legs as straight as possible.

Keep your hands where they are and slowly lower your hips to the floor. Repeat.

STEPS:

Lie on your back, stretch your arms up and lift your bent legs.

Keeping your arms straight, slowly lift your head and torso off the floor, putting the effort into your abdomen.

Return to the starting position and repeat the movement.

STEPS:

Sit down stretching your legs forward. Your back should be straight.

Bend your elbows and place your hands behind your head.

Push your torso down with your hands, bending your back. Raise your torso. Repeat.

STEPS:

Lie down without supporting your head. Flex your legs, bringing them to your chest. Embrace them.

Release your arms and legs and support them, while trying to move them a few inches off the floor.

Return to the starting position and repeat.

Do you do any physical exercise to stay in shape? What’s your motivation trick when laziness hits? Please leave your comment!