In the words of certified Pilates instructor and the CEO of SLT Amanda Freeman, it only takes 2-5 minutes to effectively warm up for most Pilates workouts.
In that short time, you’re increasing your body and muscle temperature, loosening your joints, and increasing your flexibility — all of which reduce your risk of getting injured by easing your body into activity.
“While Pilates is a low-impact workout with low risk of injury, it does require a lot of muscle work and endurance. Ease your body into Pilates work to improve muscle and joint mobility and circulation throughout your body,” she says.
Since many Pilates workouts are core-focused, Freeman created a warmup that engages the core from front to back, which can help prevent back and hip injuries, too — all you need is a hand towel to get started.