Working out with a Pilates DVD is a nice compact, simple and inexpensive way to do Pilates.

All you need to do is wake up in the morning and pop the disc into your DVD player and you’ve got your own personal Pilates instructor. Gone are the days where you had to pack up all your gear and make your way down to an expensive studio or fitness center to get your Pilates workout done for the day. Pilates equipment can be quite large and not everybody wants that in their home however there are different types of Pilates that do you a lot of good that don’t require large equipment.

All you really need is a good quality Pilates DVD, a Pilates mat and some light hand weights. Of course it’s up to you how much equipment you can afford and can accommodate in your home and the type of Pilates you really feel at one with. But if working out at home suits you best then you can keep it simple, cheap and enjoyable with Pilates DVDs.

One of the biggest benefits to working out at home is that you can choose exactly when you want to do your workout, no more fitting in with the instructor’s schedule. You do need to have a certain amount of focus and determination to stick to your own routine though, not having to ‘turn up’ because someone expects you to can make it much easier to laze on the couch watching your favorite TV show instead of doing your Pilates workout.

Try to build in set times and days to take out your Pilates DVD and get your routines underway, that way you are more likely to stick with it but you still have the benefit of knowing that if you’re not feeling 100% or an important appointment comes up you can easily work around that and fit your workouts in later on when it’s more convenient.

If you haven’t ever done a Pilates class it can be wise to attend a few classes where there is an instructor who you can see up close doing exactly what you’re trying to learn. You can ask questions after the class too so you get the basics under your belt and when you take out your DVDs you have a much better understanding of what you’re really meant to be doing. There are of course some excellent beginner Pilates DVDs so if you’re on a tight budget, don’t worry you don’t have to go to a studio, you will pick everything up over time with good quality DVDs.

There are so many different Pilates DVDs to choose from. In fact, it can get quite overwhelming at times. It is fun to have a couple of them though, so you can switch up your exercise routine to avoid getting burnt out or bored.

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