How to build a Pilates routine at home and stick to it
How to fit Pilates into a real week: set specific times, make preparation easy, have a plan B for busy days and work out why you keep putting it off.
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Practising at home lets you skip the commute and organise classes around your availability. Even so, between work, family and housework, it's easy to keep putting it off.
To start, aim for a routine that fits into your real week. It doesn't need to be demanding or perfect: it needs to be something you can repeat and adjust.
Set aside specific times
Instead of thinking “this week I'll do Pilates”, identify the days and times when you can practise.
You could set aside a class for after work or for a time when the house is quieter. Put that commitment in your calendar, including some time to set up your space.
If your schedule varies, do this planning at the start of each week. You don't need to practise at the same time every day to have a routine.
Make preparation easy
Before the chosen time, check the length of the class and the equipment needed. Keep your mat and accessories somewhere easy to reach, so setting up the session is simple. Choose a space where you can move freely and position the screen so you can see the demonstrations. If your device allows it, you can play the video on your TV.
Silencing notifications and letting the people at home know you're going to train can also help reduce interruptions.
Have a fallback for busier days
Not every week allows the same organisation. If you can't do the planned session, you can use the shortest class of the week instead.
The idea is to fit your practice to the time you have, without assuming every session is equivalent.
Follow the plan without turning practice into a race
Having a set programme can make organising easier: you know which classes are on this week and can spread your practice across it.
You don't need to cram several sessions into the last day to make up for what you missed. If the week didn't go as planned, pick up again at the next chance you get.
A class you missed doesn't erase the work you've done. What matters is not letting a setback turn into a long break from your routine.
Work out what's getting in the way
If you keep putting it off, notice what's happening:
- Does the time you chose clash with other responsibilities?
- Are you setting aside more time than you really have?
- Is the class too demanding for your current experience?
The answer may lie in a small change: moving the time, preparing everything in advance or reviewing the level of the sessions. Adjust the plan to the obstacle you identified.
At DUO
Every week, we release a new set of classes, with a training plan we designed. That way, you have a programme to follow, without having to work out the combinations among many options on your own.
The classes are available during that week and are replaced by the next ones at the start of the new week. This format aims to give your practice continuity and help you set aside your training time.
The plan can include shorter sessions, ideal for busier days.
Book your next Pilates moment and build the routine one week at a time.
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