Beginner Friendly Pilates Challenge
Welcome to the Beginner Pilates Challenge! You'll need a mat, a resistance band and a large bath towel. There are 8 classes in this challenge. Aim for 2–3 classes a week and do them in the order listed, since each one builds on the last. Take rest days whenever you need them. This program will help you build a strong foundation for your practice, one that supports you on the mat and in your everyday life. By the end, you'll feel stronger, more energized and ready to keep going. Listen to your body as you go. Modify when you need to, and ease off any exercise that feels like too much. I'm so happy you're here, and I can't wait to guide you! Christine
0:46This program is designed to help you build a strong foundation in your practice which will help set you up for success both on and off the mat in your every day life. Remember to modify when needed, listen to your body and ease off any exercises if they feel too challenging.
This beginner friendly class walks you through a series of gentle exercises to help build a strong foundation in your Pilates practice. Props Required: mat Total Time: 30 minutes
A standing Pilates flow that checks all the boxes. Get your heart rate going, strengthen your lower body, mobilize the spine and work your triceps in this dynamic flow. No props are required, but you may want a chair nearby for extra support.
A strong back needs both mobility and support. In this class we combine gentle spinal mobility with targeted core exercises that strengthen the muscles surrounding the low back. Expect slow, controlled movement designed to help your back feel stronger, more supported, and easier to move. Total Time: 20 minutes Props Required: a mat
52:35This beginner-friendly class is a little bit of everything—core, upper body, balance, and gentle strength—wrapped up into one supportive session. We’ll use a resistance band to add just the right amount of challenge, and a folded bath towel to support your spine, hips, or knees when you need it. Total Length: 52 minutes Props Required: band and large towel
A mixed-level Pilates class to ease stiffness and release tension through targeted stability work. Grab a bath towel—you'll use it to support certain positions for better alignment and comfort. Total Time: 27 minutes Props Required: mat and bath towel
This class brings together the best of Pilates: lengthening, strengthening, mobility work, and balance. The perfect recipe for when your body is craving some feel-good movement. Total Time: 33 minutes Props Required: a mat
36:46Today's class focuses on building strength through the lower body to support the knee joint. Knee pain is often a symptom of weakness in the feet, ankles, hips, and glutes. This class strengthens those areas so your knees have the support they need — and you feel less pain. Total Time: 37 minutes Props Required: your mat
This week's class is a standing Pilates flow designed to build lower-body strength and help you feel steady and supported in everyday movement. We’ll close with gentle upper-body work to condition the rotator cuff and strengthen your shoulders. Total time: 29 minutes Props required: n/a