To help you get started, weve asked trainers for their top tips for Pilates for beginners at home.

Pilates can be done with and without special equipment, says Lubart.

With remote sessions, we can use props like foam rollers,Therabands, and other tools.

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It can be done with no props, though often the props can enhance the results.

The main difference with at-home Pilates workouts without the major pieces of equipment lies in the resistance factor.

Keep scrolling to learn expert-approved Pilates pointers, plus how to get started with the workout at home.

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You shouldnt be breathing into your belly in Pilates, says Lubart.

You should breathe into the backs and sides of your ribs instead.

Her tip for doing this properly?

Woman doing hip exercises

and on the exhale, soften your breastbone and front ribs down towards the floor.

Let your ribs soften down and together, she says.

And a mat, if you dont have one already.

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It forces you to connect to your core with no helpwhich rocks.

Most of my clients have been saying that theyre feeling their abs more when focusing on a mat class.

The Pilates teaser is one of the most common ab-focused exercises that youll do in a Pilates workout.

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Heres how to do it right.

Side plankcheck out these form tips plus how to modify it.

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