You don’t have to look far these days to find research showing exercise is as effective, and in some cases more effective, than medication for many health ailments. Exercise is the new go-to for everything from low back pain to anxiety.
It's become common knowledge: have you ever Googled "exercises for knee pain"? "Exercise for mental health"? "Exercises for arthritis"?
While we strongly believe in listening to your doctor first, if you'd like to start exercising for the myriad health benefits it can offer; here's how you begin.
I want to start exercising for my health. How do I start?
There are many barriers to getting started on a new exercise routine, but most come down to one thing—fear. Aside from the fear of embarrassment or uncertainty, people with a history of illness or injury are naturally quite worried that exercising may do more harm than good.”
When people begin their exercise journey with a long-held fear that movement may hurt, or that they can’t achieve certain movements, it can be life-changing to show them that this is not the case. We've seen people of ages, sizes, and ability gain confidence from exercise that spills into other aspects of their lives.
What's a exercise good for beginners?
We might be biased, but Pilates is an incredible option for anyone looking to start exercising without fear or embarrassment. It can be modified to suit your abilities, it can be as fast or slow as you like, and it can be done in your own home, with expert support and guidance.
Can I do reformer Pilates at home?
Yes, you can! And you're in the perfect place to start it. We can bring you the equipment—studio-grade and tailored to your needs—and provide ongoing class instruction on-demand.
Our virtual Pilates studio, Freedom On Demand, has more than 500 Pilates classes (both mat and reformer!), a community you can connect with for motivation, and experts—including our co-founder and resident physiotherapist, Cath—on hand to answer and questions you have as you do your classes.
We look forward to welcoming you into the Freedom Wellness Co. family!
