I went to my first Pilates class ever: Here are 14 moves for beginners that you can try at home – CNBC

The Pilates technique has been around since the 1920s, but the workout is having a resurgence thanks to social media — Pilates has 5.3 billion views on TikTok.Despite the fitness craze being around for literal decades, I’d never tried it—until now.I went to my first Pilates class ever at The Spring in Tenafly, N.J. I opted for the more challenging class, Sculpt Pilates, which is “designed to work on core muscles, improve posture, mobility and tone your muscles,” according to The Spring.”I try to encourage some heart-raising exercises and balance challenges during the class to spice it up,” said Pilates instructor Noa Harari who led my class.And, she wasn’t joking. This class didn’t include use of the standard reformer Pilates machines, but floor Pilates was still extremely challenging, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.14 Pilates moves that you can try at homeWe started by warming up our joints and muscles, which is important for elevating performance and preventing injuries, Harari says. Shortly after, we hopped right into the movements, and I definitely felt the burn in my core.Here are 14 movements we did in class that you can add to your own routine at home:Roll downSquat variations Kneeling lungesKneeling side kicks and
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