Day 1 – Pilates Introduction
This is a great introduction to Pilates.
It is a full body Pilates workout that will leave you feeling supple and strong.
This video is suitable for all levels however please take modifications as needed
and read some of the written instructions on the video if you are new to Pilates.
Running time: 18 mins
Bonus Videos
At some stage be sure to watch these bonus videos, especially if you’re new to Pilates, have wrist and or back pain.
These videos show great modifications that will help you modify in your classes.
Video 1 – Arm Focus & Wrist Pain Reducing Techniques
(6mins)
This video was taken from another videos series and it is great to break down some upper body techniques and tips. It will also show you some great modifications if you get sore on the wrists when you are doing weight bearing. Please also stay right to the end as there is a modification that shows you some push ups against the wall as wall. These will be tips you can use throughout the challenge.
Video 2 – Back Work & Tips for Lower Back Pain.
(6 mins)
This video is also from the same series and will show you some modifications and techniques to use if you get sore in the lower back when doing back work, and or you have a more rounded upper back and or you’re bigger in the bust. Using the pillows and towel as props will help you to take pressure out of the lower back when doing some of the back exercises.
There are many people not on social media. If you’re one of those people and would still like to have a place you can check in and share your thoughts on the daily workouts, and connect with other challenge participants, you can do so in the comments section below this post.
If you’re in the Facebook group come on over and check-in on the daily check in post when you’ve finished your workout, as well as here in the comments if you like!
Plus be sure to check off your calendar and then share your daily workout with your friends on Facebook and Instagram!
Remember to always tag @epilatesonline and hashtag #epo21daychallenge and #epilatesonline
We want to be able to see what everyone is up to!
Lots of love
Hi Where can I find the calendar please?
Hi Nicola, It is in the second email to print out. Also if yo are part of the Facebook group you can print it from there in the document section. Let me know how you go. Em
Just started day 1 today (1day late)..did not sweat so much but i can feel the sore lol great job and thanx em!
Thanks Fattima, Dont worry the sweating will come in later videos I’d say! hehe great you feel it though! Em x
Wow – feeling like I’ve had a really good stretch. Really enjoyed that session. Feeling energised.
Thanks Donna! So nice to hear you enjoyed it! Energised is a good feeling to have! Chat soon after the next session! X
First day and I feel great already – I suffer from lower back pain.
The exercises are simple but harder that they look.
20 days to go …..
HI Jacqui, thanks for your message. Hope your back has been feeling ok. This challenge should help it for sure. Yes that is true! they are decivingly challenging! hehe Keep up the good work! em x
Loved the first session. Thank you so much
Hi Pauline! so happy to hear you enjoyed! Thank you for sharing! Em x
Hi, i have a tight hamstrings and its hard for me to train my front and middle splits. How can i overcome this? Appreciate your advise.
Hi Veron, Thanks for your message. Hip opening will also help you. Aligning the hips, will help to open your splits up. Take a really good listen to the first Yoga video that comes out. Day 6 – it will really help you i think. Then the last week will also have some great moves you will be surprised how flexible you can be! Let me know how you go. I assume you know all the normal hamstring stretches. Keep doing those. But be sure to follow my hip opening sequences! Em x
I had a frozen shoulder last year and have felt apprehensive of exercise since then. Looking forward to improving my posture (which is not terrible) and having that elongated feeling
Great you are back into it Julie, yes frozen shoulder is not easy. YEs the feeling of lengthening is wonderful isn’t it. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the challenge Em 🙂
Hi I can play the videos but there is no sound?? Looking forward to the challenge:)
Hi, im not sure what is happening with the sound your end. No one else seems to be having trouble. Could it be your lap top or phone? What are you using? I also dont hear many videos up loud on my computer, what i do is put my bluetooth speaker on and it helps. Enjoy the challenge Em
Hi Emma I can seem to access the sign up page through the link above
Hi Uma, thanks for pointing that out. The link is now fixed so you should now be able to join. Let me know how you go. Em 🙂
Hi Emma i missedthe email to sign up for the 21days epilates but the link above say page not found can I still join it?
Cheers Uma
Yes you are still able to join up. The link should work now. Em 🙂
Hi and thanks,
just two comments probably more specific to me than most;-
1 my breathing rate is rather slower than yours so I’m still in breath whilst after a while you are two breaths ahead of me i just keep stopping the video for a minute)
2 years ago i hurt by neck (c vertebra I think in an accident) makes some exercises difficult, but I ‘ll keep persevering
Great work
Hi John, thanks for your message. I’m probably breathing a little quicker because I am talking, I know I breathe quite slow in my own practice, so that is something I can see if I can take notice of. Glad you can modify as you need by stopping the video!
You are also in the Core Fit Club is that correct?
Be sure to watch my principle video on the neck alignment. It is part of the Essential course which you have included in the Core Fit Club.
I give some great tips in those videos. They are really beneficial for receiving pain in sit ups.
You can also put a small pillow under your neck for some support if you feel better that way. It’s less distance to lift the neck.
However sounds like you are managing it. So keep you the great work as well. Thank you for your kind feedback. Em
Thank you, I just needed something like this to get everything moving after the new year. Its to wet/cold to go out side so this is perfect. Just need to work on finding an option so I’m not kneeling to long on one knee as I have a very well healed old injury that just niggles when I’m on one knee. thanks for day one drink on day two.
Hi Zara!
Thank you for your lovely message. I’m thrilled you enjoyed the session. I’m in Malaysia so it’s always warm here – I forget what it’s like to be in the cold! You do need to move your body to keep warm! Can you try putting a folded towel under your knees for some extra padding. Let me know if this helps you. Em 🙂