**Apple Fitness+ Adds Pilates for Increased Flexibility and Core Strength**
Apple Fitness+ is expanding its range of workouts with the addition of Pilates, a low-impact, bodyweight exercise that focuses on flexibility, core strength, and posture. The new Pilates workouts will be available starting **Monday, June 5**.
Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century as a way to rehabilitate injured dancers. Today, it is a popular form of exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels. Pilates exercises are designed to improve flexibility, strengthen the core, and correct imbalances in the body.
The new Pilates workouts on Apple Fitness+ will be led by two experienced instructors, Marimba Gold-Watts and Kristin McGee. Gold-Watts is a certified Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience. McGee is a former professional dancer who has been teaching Pilates for over 10 years. Gold-Watts will lead 20-minute beginner Pilates workouts, while McGee will lead 30-minute intermediate and advanced Pilates workouts.
The Pilates workouts on Apple Fitness+ will be available in a variety of formats, including:
* 20-minute beginner workouts
* 30-minute intermediate workouts
* 30-minute advanced workouts
* 10-minute core workouts
* 20-minute full-body workouts
The Pilates workouts will also be available in a variety of styles, including:
* Mat Pilates
* Reformer Pilates
* Cadillac Pilates
* Chair Pilates
The addition of Pilates to Apple Fitness+ is a great way to add variety to your workouts and improve your flexibility, core strength, and posture. If you’re new to Pilates, the 20-minute beginner workouts are a great place to start. And if you’re more experienced, the 30-minute intermediate and advanced workouts will challenge you and help you take your Pilates practice to the next level.
So what are you waiting for? Give Pilates a try on Apple Fitness+ today!
**Benefits of Pilates**
Pilates offers a number of benefits, including:
* Improved flexibility
* Increased core strength
* Improved posture
* Reduced back pain
* Improved balance
* Increased coordination
* Reduced stress
**Who can benefit from Pilates?**
Pilates is a great form of exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels. It is especially beneficial for people who are looking to improve their flexibility, core strength, and posture. Pilates is also a great way to reduce back pain and improve balance and coordination.
If you are new to Pilates, it is important to start with a beginner class. This will help you to learn the basic principles of Pilates and avoid injury. Once you have mastered the basics, you can progress to more challenging classes.
**How often should I do Pilates?**
The frequency of your Pilates workouts will depend on your fitness level and goals. If you are new to Pilates, it is best to start with 1-2 workouts per week. As you get stronger and more experienced, you can gradually increase the frequency of your workouts.
**What equipment do I need for Pilates?**
You do not need any special equipment to do Pilates. However, some Pilates exercises can be done with a mat, a reformer, a Cadillac, or a chair. If you are new to Pilates, it is best to start with a mat class. Once you have mastered the basics, you can progress to more challenging classes that use equipment.
**Where can I find Pilates classes?**
Pilates classes are available at most gyms and fitness centers. You can also find Pilates classes online. If you are new to Pilates, it is best to start with a beginner class. Once you have mastered the basics, you can progress to more challenging classes..
