WHY YOU SHOULD BE DOING PILATES | health benefits of pilates exercise

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Hi everybody! Today we're breaking down why you should be doing pilates and the health benefits of pilates exercise. Now I'm not a pilates professional, so I brought on two of my colleagues to help break it down. They also led me in mat, reformer, and chair sessions that absolutely kicked my booty. Let me know down in the comments if you have any questions about pilates!
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@frankquinn6872 2 жыл бұрын

It’s refreshing to see trainers who are humble enough to bring in experts from other fields - great video!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frank!

@ED-ms7ho 2 жыл бұрын

Justina is great!

@paulagabay9915 2 жыл бұрын

I have been following Justina on other videos. It has been a while.

@diannevita4574 2 жыл бұрын

I take group Reformer classes six days a week for six months. What has changed? Lost 45 pounds, body fat percentage down 10 points, muscle percentage up 6 points, and even more importantly resting heart rate down 10 bpm, blood pressure down, and I can finally do a push up from my toes. Pilates is amazing. I love it.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

That's great Dianne!

@TS-ck1bm Жыл бұрын

how much did you pay for that

@Christimony222 Жыл бұрын

Wowwww. Inspiring for me to keep going. Congrats! Thank you!

@missdrgirlfriend Жыл бұрын

did you do any other exercise in those 6 mos?

@kneticnrg Жыл бұрын

Must have had a really good diet as well.

@aJ45810 2 жыл бұрын

All those gym bros trying to convince us that pilates isnt beneficial. Thank you for this! While weight lifting is so beneficial, building muscle isnt everything while working for longevity and good life quality. Pilates is one of my favorites for stabilization and endurance.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

100%!

@bakedvegan6379 2 жыл бұрын

There's many pilates with weights videos on youtube :)

@aJ45810 2 жыл бұрын

@@bakedvegan6379 yes i know:) talking remotely about people lifting huge weights and dissing pilates

@bwoodgameon79 3 ай бұрын

I am going in for my first Pilates class in an hour and I am watching this to see what I will be doing. I am really excited to try something different 😊

@LittleTimmyO 3 ай бұрын

Do gym bros say it isn’t beneficial? They’d have to be pretty dumb to say that. The list of pro athletes that do Pilates is extensive.

@justmontina Жыл бұрын

My daughter introduced me to Pilates when I was 44 because I had 15 pounds I just couldn’t shed and was thinking about a tummy tuck. I had been trying to lose that weight for a few years and within six months I dropped more than 20 pounds and went back to my beautiful maintenance weight. It’s amazing! I then started incorporating yoga and I enjoy both. I’ll be doing it for the rest of my life.

@okuhlentuli9093 Жыл бұрын

Is there a specific program you were following that you could direct me to?

@gjdjsbxhxh7317 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! How many days a week were you doing Pilates

@AmyReardon-qu6wj 7 ай бұрын

@@okuhlentuli9093 Try Move with Nicole - she's the best!

@MrsRight1122 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think anybody who’s never done Pilates can understand how challenging it is. Pilates is hard! I used to do it once a week to change up my strength/cardio routine. Then I stopped cause it was so hard 😂

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

It's soooo hard!

@Christimony222 Жыл бұрын

Facts

@nessiemupfeki Жыл бұрын

Truem it's hard and good too. I do it for my core strength

@voguehaven5154 Жыл бұрын

i don't think its that hard.

@melindamercier6811 Жыл бұрын

@@voguehaven5154 then you’re either not doing the moves right or you are not challenging yourself enough, because even expert instructors find ways to make it more difficult.

@jenniferibarra7737 Жыл бұрын

Pilates changed my life a workout I can do at home , enjoy , improved my sleep helped me get in shape and I can do it even when I get pregnant !

@NinaCharlem 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! I've been alternating between lifting and pilates days. Pilates has been a Godsend for my mobility and strength gains!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

That's such a great balance!

@mereditha4363 2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you for this! I'm a certified pilates instructor :) So many people look down at it for being "boring" but its soooo beneficial

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

OMG soooo beneficial!

@azlifah95 2 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting and definitely something that would be beneficial for me. I'm one of those people who were brainwashed into thinking fast and high impact is the "best" workout and if I wasn't sweating I was doing something wrong. I've begun to trust the process more (following Sydney Cummings' programme) and not looking at how much calories I burned on my Fitbit.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Yessss don't look at those calories!

@paulagabay9915 2 жыл бұрын

I also felt I was wimpy if I wasn't sweating following Body Fit by Amy since May and felt I was modifying too much because I wasn't sweaty like the young ones in her Facebook group and didn't break a sweat at all today with Margaret even though I know I worked hard and had to keep putting the torture device down 😆 I love in one of Margaret's vlogs where she said she threw away her fit bit because it messes with her head which so hit home for me.

@JesusMyIshi Жыл бұрын

This was me and I’m slowly renewing my mind in that area

@rosanajaquez3274 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! I had scoliosis surgery when I was twelve which was followed by six months of Pilates on the Reformer. It saved my back and has preserved my alignment to this day nearly forty years later. Thanks for this, Justine. Loving your channel!!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@rosscopeeco69 Жыл бұрын

I do CrossFit, run for cardio, ex forces and typical guy. I tried reformer some years back to help me stretch and oh MG this killed me. Such hard work outs and beneficial

@chelsyfreaks Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I remember shifting to pilates because I find other workouts to be chaotic in some way. And then I realized I prefer this exercise. What I learned is that controoool is soooo hard. But once you get it right, you can feel the change in your body, from the posture, your balance, and it also makes you feel stronger in a sense and you can feel that your whole body is attuned and aligned.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Love that you found something you enjoy!

@jabc4748 2 жыл бұрын

I love this perspective. I've taken classes on a reformer and on a mat in NYC for about a 2 year period. I found that I needed more, fitness-wise, but found that pilates was an amazing companion workout, if that makes sense. And it is NOT easy! The attention to small movements and control have helped me build a strong core ( pun intended) for my other workouts. I will say, though, I sometimes wish the messaging around modern pilates was sometimes better ( long! lean! slim!, sleek!, for example)...and it is often so expensive ( reformer classes), not very diverse and can feel intimating. Of course, this is just MY opinion/experience going to many studios over the years- in NYC, Boston and LA. I know this is not everyone's experience!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

And your experience is totally valid!

@gloatinggoat544 2 жыл бұрын

Pilates classes helped me alot. They looked easy but they are not! The amount of control you need for the workouts are amazing.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you’ve found them helpful!

@milluh Жыл бұрын

After one class I was in love and became certified in 2015 amd went on to teach ever since. Pilates is the dream job.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Love that!

@schwastedfriday 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a former dancer that used to do Pilates (more) regularly and this is convincing me to get back into it! Love your approach to showcasing different fitness styles on your channel

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anna!

@SwapnilOm Жыл бұрын

I am a Pilates instructor from India. I am really happy to see this the way this has been covered it is so nice. Unfortunately there are still misconceptions towards Pilates but I must say, this is one form of movement which every human being on this Planet earth must experience ❤️

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thank you for watching :)

@vintsymedel2967 2 жыл бұрын

Been on a Pilates kick lately and am so glad you highlighted this!

@MelindaMassie 2 жыл бұрын

Yaaasss!!! Love to see this! I did pilates while I was a professional dancer but haven't done it regularly in years. I'm going to take this as a little nudge to add it back into my mix. Related side note: the RELIEF & COMFORT I felt when you said "Sweat isn't an indicator of a good workout. It just means you're hot." This is SO true and no where near enough people realize it. Pilates will kick (as well as lift) your ass!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

So glad that rang true for you!

@anitahorryacademy7466 Жыл бұрын

Justina, nice video. I agree with the your values and concepts mentioned here! I use a similar structure when I coach my students their 600- hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification to become certified Pilates teachers and run their own businesses. The formula I teach creates transformations over and over again. My clients come to be because they have had enough of overwhelm, not happy working for someone else, not managing to get by and living paycheck to paycheck. I offer them the possibility to gain a new skill in helping others, which not only gives them personal satisfaction but offers them a very healthy and profitable lifestyle. I'm loving what I do and I thank all my teachers for the skills I can pass on to these people! Sending you love and light!!!

@jada891 Жыл бұрын

HIIT and running never worked (weight loss) for me, so I'm hoping to implement daily pilates in my schedule help me lose 10 pounds. Wish me luck guys!

@reneecastorena9280 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Pilates. It is my favorite work out I have ever done and it always makes me feel the best. I don’t do it as often as I would like as it can be expensive but I will take a class here or there to mix things up. Thank you for sharing this info. I love watching your content. 😊

@SomewhereInIndiana1816 Жыл бұрын

pilates is AMAZING and I love it! Joseph Pilates was a genius!🙂

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@fitnicstudio7483 2 жыл бұрын

This is great & I love your channel . I’m a teacher in the UK & I had to learn to slow down & appreciate the benefits before teaching others. The difference to my lower back pain and posture is so improved & I love seeing the changes in my clients too. Thanks for all your fab videos

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@alina_dncs 2 жыл бұрын

This is - again - A+++ content. Thank you, Justina, for bringing in experts and for "staying in your lane". I loved to see how precisely Margaret and Erin can verbalize instructions. It is clearly visible how knowledgeable they are. I am wondering how they would react to certain influencers promoting "pilates"....:) I enjoy every video of yours and am truly thankful for your work. Lots of love from Germany ♥

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alina! And I know for a fact that both of these incredibly knowledgeable women roll their eyes at all the uncertified fake Pilates instructors out there 😂

@morganbiscaglio4377 Жыл бұрын

this looks so fun i’m about to start my journey at home just to test it out! i remember doing mari winsors pilates on vhs tapes at home with my mom in the 90s and it was theee best times i had ❤

@shannoncarrillo6868 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Loveddd this deep dive! I've been wanting to ask you about Pilates :). It had provided me with a level of mind body connection that I have not found in any other type of exercise. Also the core stability is SO central. Thanks for doing this one!

@shannoncarrillo6868 2 жыл бұрын

Has*

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Shannon!

@tamaraclaire1842 Жыл бұрын

I got a pilates chair for my birthday 3 years ago. I used it exclusively while at our beach place. I was shocked the weight I lost in 3 months. I became more flexible. My husband was shocked. We sent the chair back to our place in Beijing. I have since bought a Wunda Chair and finally a reformer three months ago. Just love the reformer too.

@Esbenia8 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Justina for introducing me to Margaret!! What an amazing and likeable teacher! 😊 Absolutely love her beginners series and how she explains the exercises!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@savannahj6660 2 жыл бұрын

I am SO excited to watch this and am already happy to see Margaret Elizabeth! It’s a collab dream come true! ✨ You both have inspired me to get my pilates teacher certification, starting this summer. Erin is so lovely too! ❤️

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Savannah!

@kahwristuh 2 жыл бұрын

Love seeing trainers supporting trainers! 💜 Great video!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Krista!

@akc1739 6 ай бұрын

I did my first Pilates, a mat class, three days ago watching a video online and it nearly killed me, but I did it 😂. It was the original sequence and I liked it so much I’ve done it for 3 consecutive days. Why stop?

@suhasalameh2145 2 жыл бұрын

You’re such a eye opener! That made me think about pilates in a different way for sure!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

So glad!!

@kurayamiknight2337 2 жыл бұрын

Such a fresh perspective into Pilates. This video really shows how complex each movement is.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Sara87521 2 жыл бұрын

I am new to Pilates, I started doing Flow with Mira videos here on KZfaq after I realized that Blogilates (aka Cassey Ho) isn’t technically Pilates at all. I like her intensity, but prefer the attention to form that more traditional instructors provide. I was a runner for ten years, and gradually got worn down by injuries. The mat workouts I’ve been doing this year completely resolved separate knee and hip issues that had made it impossible to run. I’m back to running again, but only two times a week- I just really love my mat workouts, and find enjoyment in the variety of movements Pilates let’s you choose from. I know everyone likes to say that Pilates doesn’t burn calories, but without meaning to, I lost six pounds doing pilates alone this year. I don’t exercise for weight loss, but I get very annoyed with people who are overly negative about the benefits of Pilates. Everyone should try it and see how their own bodies react to the exercises. Since I am so new, though, I do wonder about Reformer Pilates. I definitely cannot afford to take a class right now (one commenter here already brought up the expense involved), so I rely heavily on videos and good instructors here on KZfaq. As I continue to progress, can I expect to gain strength doing mat exercises only, or does the reformer/chair/etc really become essential to the practice at a certain point?

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

First of all, thanks so much for sharing your experience! In terms of your question, you can absolutely get stronger from mat only pilates. You'll just need to continue advancing your practice over time. Also remember that gaining strength does not always mean gaining muscle. To gain muscle you would absolutely need to add resistance over time. Hope that helps!

@kwr2879 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this...im in the process of scheduling an introductory class ...i feel in love with pilates at my life time gtm then the instructor left...so im thinking of joining...this information was helpful.

@johnnyroc 5 ай бұрын

Tried it for the first time yesterday with a reformer and was shocked at how easy the class was. I was expecting it to be as hard as yoga or bar method but it was surprisingly easy. 45 min class, not even sore the next day.

@mynursecoach Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you! I’ve done pilates on and off and never knew a lot about it until now. Thank you for the information!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@HilaryIsOkayssss 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I just received some Pilates flash cards and a book. I was trying to figure out how to get into, and now I feel like I can.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great!

@shantiafrazier7059 10 ай бұрын

This was so helpful! My first session is this week. I can't wait.

@JustinaErcole 10 ай бұрын

enjoy!

@PilaTest 2 жыл бұрын

it's so good to see one of my favorite online Pilates instructors in your videos

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you're a fan too!

@virgi28 2 жыл бұрын

I felt in love with pilates last year. I can see a difference in my core!!! My favorite instructor is Move with Nicole here on KZfaq. I would love to ear you about her😀 Anyway, thank you again for sharing🥰

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you’ve found something you love! I don’t know much about Nicole but I’m curious to know if she’s certified? I’ve never been able to find that info on her social media platforms, which leads me to believe she’s not.

@ishrathmuhammad8312 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole She actually recently posted about this in her QnA highlights on instagram ! She is certified and used to teach in a studio. I also really enjoy her workouts

@oksanakaido8437 2 жыл бұрын

Nicole is awesome! 😃💖

@chrisfinck5817 2 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome and so informative. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome Chris!

@thespongepuppy 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a month into pilates and I love it. I’m not a naturally skinny person or anything. And I’m not in great shape. I love it because I leave there feeling like I got a good workout with being able to walk the next day. I was lifting weights before and always so sore the next day. Pilates has given me some strength. It’s not very cardio intensive so you may need to add in walking to really see results. But so far I love my pilates routine. I go to Club Pilates (that’s just what I have near me) and pay $229/month for unlimited. For as much as I go, it’s about $10 per class.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you've found something that works for you!

@b.b.4850 10 ай бұрын

Hello, I hope you see this message. Are you still doing Pilates? How has your body changed?

@annalisabrown6138 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE pilates! It literally changed my group fitness and PT career 8 years ago

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Love that!

@b3thamphetamine 2 жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party, but I adore Margaret! She seems so sweet in videos and I love her routines.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

She is incredible!

@nicoles_handle Жыл бұрын

my studio offers pilates yoga and barre. haven't had time to try pilates but really excited to give it a whirl soon!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely worth a try!

@morganbaldwinmiller 2 жыл бұрын

Both instructors seem like they are amazing at what they do. This was super interesting!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

They are!

@kellydeily4593 2 жыл бұрын

It was so cool to see you getting coached! I did a Pilates reformer class and it was hard. I honestly loved it and if it wasn’t so pricey I would add a class to my weekly fitness routine. I find where mat Pilates are still quite challenging and beneficial, and I discovered Margaret because of you! Thank you!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s definitely tough to commit for the price in person :(

@sherryg1838 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the deep dive, it was really interesting. I like Pilates, but the ab work on the floor always tweaks my lower back, so I don’t do the workouts. However, the workouts I do usually incorporate some Pilates moves, so I get some benefit. I have tried to improve my form, but no luck, it might be due to my scoliosis. Anyway, I sub with standing ab moves and weighted carries, and I feel my functional strength is good. One of these days I’d like to take a class using the reformer, it looked pretty awesome! And I’m sure they’d have some form pointers I’d need.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

If you can find a reformer studio, I would definitely recommend!

@steph_ak Жыл бұрын

I really did enjoy this! Thank you 🤍✨🌻

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Stephanie!

@tiffanylerman Жыл бұрын

As a 19 year I found this very inspiring thank you so much for showing us.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@tiffanylerman Жыл бұрын

Fitness is very Inportant

@phnification 2 жыл бұрын

I love this series! Since getting breakthrough COVID in November 2021 I have not been able to do my usual strength and cardio (Sydney) videos due to ongoing chest pain and breathing issues. Huge bummer, but pilates seems to be okay on my lungs... I'm staying active this way until my body heals. Good to know this is good for me in other ways as well!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you’re listening to your body!

@alifilos7357 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Justina, thank you ❤️

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@yogawithangel5896 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Justina! Learned so much from this video!! :) Will you be doing more videos like this? Could you do one for calisthenics next? Your content is so educational and valuable🌟

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Since calisthenics isn’t really something you get certified in, I probably won’t do a video on it in this format. But I have one about yoga coming out in April!

@ntogetherful Жыл бұрын

That is really informative. I literally love this video.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed!

@smartin5534 Жыл бұрын

I live right above a pilates studio in LA and am so baffled that I have never, not one time, seen someone who is visibly male going in or out of the building. I wonder why men don't take advantage of this. I have dude friends taking all kinds of yoga classes, but there seems to be a real hard gender line with pilates. Strange! It looks so healthy!

@DrCarolynTheLibrarian 2 жыл бұрын

I looked through some of Margaret Elizabeth's beginner videos and the workouts actually look like something beginners can do??? I see a lot of "beginner" videos that aren't really for beginners so I'm excited to try some of these :) Thanks for another great video!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah she’s great for all levels, but specifically has a wonderful beginner series!

@amandagettman9912 2 жыл бұрын

This was helpful :) Thank you for this video!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@jessamys91 2 жыл бұрын

I love Pilates! Thank you for this informative video. Now that I’m in my second trimester of pregnancy I’m having to slow down and really focus on my movements and Pilates has really helped with that!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

That's great!

@mindfulheartyogaandfitness6967 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh I WISH I was in an area that offered reformers OR had room to buy one! I 100% agree and I teach mat Pilates but using a reformer is so much better

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a great experience on the reformer!

@once4all125 Жыл бұрын

this is super helpful!! thank you for the video

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!

@lifewithjessenia 10 ай бұрын

loved this video so much!!

@JustinaErcole 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@nolan3398 2 жыл бұрын

oh i loved learning more about pilates so much!!!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@ardentlycherrie2468 Жыл бұрын

I love Margaret she’s such a lovely person

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@PilatesmitAnnMarie Жыл бұрын

Fellow pilates teacher here, thank you for this video! :) There's the assumption that pilates was boring or just for people of an older age - totally disagree! It is fun, effective and suitable for any level!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@victoriacupcake1263 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm a fairly recent subscriber and I absolutely adore your videos, they really helped me in understanding what I'm doing. I just wanted to ask you, do you have book recommendations on working out like the science behind it and like different forms of exercise ? I'm very curious about it and I would love to know more but there's so much everywhere 😅

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Sal Destefano has a book called The Resistance Training Revolution that’s really good!

@cynthiasmith2459 Жыл бұрын

This was extremely informative!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

so glad you enjoyed!

@saviecee Жыл бұрын

love margaret!

@Idlelolo 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this, so informative 💗 I love your science-based approach to every topic & how you reach to experts in specific fields to provide accurate info ! I’m more of a strength training gal but I’m always adding other types of exercise on top or insert them in my weekly plan bc each type has different benefits and all are important for a comprehensive training. Since I’ horribly misaligned + lack core strength, I’ll add more pilates.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely a great way to improve your core strength!

@Idlelolo 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole oh boy, it’s gonna hurt. Btw, I’ve been practicing yoga daily since the beginning of the year (day 26), do you consider yoga to be helpful for fixing bad posture? It has been great for my balance so far but dunno if it helps with better posture/alignment too.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

@@Idlelolo I'm not a yoga expert at all, but certain poses can absolutely help with your posture!

@Idlelolo 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole that’s great to hear. Thank you for replying 😊

@klpayton Жыл бұрын

My body changed so much with Pilates..I still continue to do it once a week~

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Love that you found something you enjoy!

@paulagabay9915 2 жыл бұрын

It was so awesome to see Margaret Elizabeth she is so sweet and down to earth. I just got custom made arch supports for my flat feet that a tray fell on my flat feet where I worked for 5 months and found I have terrible Arthritis in my big toe as well as the Arthritic knee for years and had started a program from a You Tube Trainer the beginning of May and told a good friend of mine I didn't want to do cardio my arch support on the right side is customized different making lunges etc feel weird and saw Margaret's 50 minute reformer would love to try the reformer but had to be creative and use my weights aerobic step and resistance band and I laughed when you said the magic circle is torture device another reason I wanted to do it because I invested in this torture device and wasn't using it and I love not wearing shoes I am looking forward to Margaret breaking down the reformer moves Wednesday and Thursday.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

She is the absolute best!

@Sconnie13 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen this gym/exercise advertised everywhere around me (metroplex), but being from a small town - had no idea what it was (didn't even know what yoga was until moving to the metroplex). This was so very informative! I honestly thought it was another fad (jazzercise anyone?) but it's seriously been around since 1900? I mean what?! I'll be looking into this morning as a possible exercise as I'm getting older and the low impact is intriguing. (and i hate weight lifting). Thank you for the experts, the history, and the sneak peak that wasn't a ad to join the gym.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to help!

@apriljameee 2 жыл бұрын

I first got into fitness because of Pilates (and Yoga), mainly cause I didnt have any equipment at home and my dance teachers incorporate them during Strength & Conditioning. I've only ever tried Mat Pilates cause it's the most accessible. I really want to try Reformer but unfortunately, the pandemic still exists and a Pilates class here is expensive :(

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah reformer classes are definitely pricey!

@EuphoriaInBloom 2 жыл бұрын

I already love Pilates but I will definitely be doing it more often now

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@djericanthony 6 ай бұрын

I started making leather primary straps for the peak reformer. If you’re looking for a set, look me up.

@snoo333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@lindseyslifeNstyle Жыл бұрын

This was a great video!

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gaby_s7167 6 ай бұрын

pilates is my favourite life exercise.

@avarielavariel1632 2 жыл бұрын

I am a big believer of slow, control, breathing, and mind-muscle connection movements. Because my goal is not size but strength, mobility, stability, flexibility... (and other -ability😂). Because of my classical dancer background, i was introduced to pilates in the 90s (before it became popular) to build strength as a dancer. And because of the knowledge and practise (yes, esp the Core!) of pilates, it helped me get through life (pregnancy stage, post pregnancy, mum stage ) stronger than most mums (yes, i m proud of that!). So, pilates is a definately highly recommended.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

All of this YES!

@emmaducca6436 2 жыл бұрын

Literally favorite people 😍

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh thanks Emma!

@spicystarz5707 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video!May I link it to my website for educational purposes? Thanks so much!

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@chrisnewburg4839 2 жыл бұрын

Pilates is the only thing that keeps my sciatica under control.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you found something that helps!

@Melissa-cy9se 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I’m starting Pilates for the first time and I have no idea what to expect. 😬

@JustinaErcole 9 ай бұрын

You’re gonna have a blast!

@Melissa-cy9se 4 ай бұрын

I wanted to follow up on this. 😊 I’ve been practicing Pilates for four months now and the transformation has been impressive. I am 18 months postpartum with my second but feel stronger than I have in a long time. I’m also a yoga teacher and I have to say I’m really surprised at how much Pilates has helped my yoga practice since I’m much stronger now. If anyone is curious about Pilates I would recommend you give it a try but to be fair stick with it for a few months so you can really see the change. 💪🏻

@tynerappel3892 2 ай бұрын

Awesome

@veganwindowcleaningservice5139 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Oh wow thank you so much!

@TheHanyway 2 жыл бұрын

Jessica Valant Pilates is the one I follow and helped me with ny injured knee and back. I love her and she is a professional in Pilates for I think 10 years or so

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found someone you love!

@tonyaanderson3749 3 ай бұрын

I want to buy a reformer for home use. Not the top of the line or the bottom. Any bottom have one they recommend that is not wood? Thanks!

@erikaerhardt8136 2 жыл бұрын

Pilates is fancy af. I’d love to try the reformer or the chair

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

They’re really fun!

@hicksa1 Жыл бұрын

I took Mega-former classes and they were amazing, I would be shaking afterwards in a good way. Where I live now there aren't any Mega-former studios, so I take Pilates which I like also

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

I used to teach megaformer!

@Starsmyle132 4 ай бұрын

Anyone have a recommendations on a small mat or pad to use for hip when doing side work on the floor? I have a decently thick mat it’s still a bit too firm.

@sana.m.haddad 2 ай бұрын

I get pain all over my bodybdue to weak muscles and i tried many workouts and i don't feel stronger. I really wanna try reformer pilates. Gotta check to see if there's in my area.

@relaxandfeelbetternow Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. What brand reformer is it? Thanks

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

No clue!

@Sthefaniegoma 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video always found Pilates interesting never dared to try tho 😅

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

You should give it a try!

@mja1869 Жыл бұрын

Great video! By megareformer, does this refer to Lagree Pilates? If so, what do you think if more effective?

@JustinaErcole Жыл бұрын

Thanks! So Lagree is not Pilates. I used to teach it and it’s great, but totally different :)

@melissaem2722 2 жыл бұрын

What would be a good way to incorporate pilates into a workout routine that has 3-4 days a week of total body strength training? I see pilates mentioned a lot as a good active rest day workout, but I'm always concerned about overdoing it since I don't do a lower/upper split and pilates seems to work the full body as well.

@JustinaErcole 2 жыл бұрын

It completely depends on your goals, enjoyment, and time available! I'd say add it in and see how you feel. Then adjust from there :)

@melissaem2722 2 жыл бұрын

@@JustinaErcole Thank you!