Wall Pilates Guide for Beginners

My TikTok feed's been full of people getting into some... interesting positions lately. Naturally, I was curious as to what was going on. Turns out it’s just the latest social media fitness fad: wall pilates. 

Now, I've always been a fan of weightlifting more than this sort of workout. But I was initially dubious about yoga too and now I'm a qualified instructor. So what do I know? 

I also love trying fun, accessible workouts that people can do from the comfort of their own home, so I decided to give wall pilates a go. 

What is Pilates?  

Pilates is a low-impact exercise that focuses on strengthening your muscles and improving your posture and flexibility. Workouts are usually done in a class setting and tend to last between 45 minutes and an hour, with slow and precise movements that you control with your breath. 

You'll mainly target your core muscles, but it can also involve moves for your arms, glutes, and lower legs too. 

So What’s Wall Pilates? 

Wall pilates is a variation that uses your body weight and the resistance of a wall to work your muscles and improve your flexibility.

Unlike regular pilates, you don't need any fancy equipment. The movements are slow and controlled, and the wall provides support and stability as you stretch and tone your muscles.