Even if you’re not doing Pilates itself, there’s a lot to be learned from the practice that you can use in other workouts. The precise, controlled movements you do in Pilates are great for strengthening the body in a low-impact way, and it also brings greater awareness of your body and helps you master the form for common exercises.
This 20-minute workout from YouTube fitness trainer Maddier Lymburner, who goes by MadFit on her channel, uses Pilates-inspired techniques to train the whole body. You can use light weights for the session — Lymburner uses 2lb dumbbells — or sub in household items like canned food or water bottles, and you can also do the session without any weights at all.
