We understand how exciting it is to know that very soon, you will be able to start your at-home Pilates journey, and what better way to prepare than to setup your Pilates haven!
Dedicating some space in your home for your Pilates practice helps you to remain focused on your 'me time' whilst you're exercising. But... how do you do that?
Check out our top tips for setting up your very own wellness sanctuary at home.
- Slow down and stop. Take plenty of time to identify the space you will be allocating. A spare bedroom, your study, the living room, or even your garage. Whatever space you’re working with, our Reformers are so beautiful they create a visual feature in any room, so don’t sweat it if the space you have isn’t magazine perfect.
- Choose somewhere that isn’t exposed to the elements – drafts, rain, dampness or extreme temperatures. Indoors is best. It’s important not only to protect your Reformer, but to ensure that you remove any potential excuses not to work out.
- Check the specifications of the Reformer you have selected. Map it out, become familiar with the position you’ll put it into, and make sure you have a little space on either side of the Reformer (approximately an arm span).
- Consider a sensible place to put a device or TV to follow Your Reformer OnDemand App classes.
- Keep it simple. It’s tempting to include accessories to surround yourself with, but make sure there is nothing on the floor or around your Reformer to interfere, or that you could trip over. Don’t forget the few accessories that go along with your Reformer, and perhaps consider storage for these when you aren’t working out.
Melanie Blair Webster and Melinda Raydan, experts in property styling and layouts at Raydan Blair say:
“As interior stylists, we are all about creating harmony and balance in a space. Where you work out is no different. Keep it minimal by introducing specific accessories and tones that reflect your personality and essentially motivate and inspire you.
Practical layouts, pops of greenery and a textured rug, will vamp up your workout zone and create an even flow and aesthetically pleasing environment to exercise in”.
