One major reason is because it's so accessible. Routines can be modified for every body's individual needs, limitations, and preferences — and the workout doesn't require a ton of equipment either. Case in point: this wall Pilates workout can be completed with just a and a wall.
It doesn't get lower-maintenance than that. "Wall Pilates is a great full-body, low-impact workout that is safe for all fitness levels and will help with stability, balance, strength, and control," says Callie Jardine, certified Pilates instructor and creator of . But a word of warning: don't write off this wall Pilates workout as easy just because it doesn't require a ton of fancy gear.
After all, ; low-impact workouts can leave you just as sweaty and sore as high-impact ones. And the same is definitely true of this wall Pilates workout. In fact, wall Pilates is one of many ways to mimic .
"The wall is meant to mimic a foot bar of the reformer machine and will spice up your mat Pilates routine," Jardine explains. "Because your feet are typically elevated during this workout, you may experience increased circulation, improved digestion/sleep, and reduce muscle cramps, which is a vibe!" Not to mention, you'll get all the practice, in general. Now sure how, exactly, to do a wall Pilates workout? That's where Jardine comes in, with this 15-minute beginner-friendly — and free — wall Pilates workout.
You can stream the entire follow-along routine from her YouTube channel below, or keep scrolling for .
