Wall Pilates has been around for a while but it remains ever-popular, with a new workout cropping up on TikTok every week. It promises the same benefits as standard Pilates—a stronger core, better balance, and improved strength—but it doesn’t cost a penny and requires no equipment.
The practice is similar to standard mat-based Pilates, but you use a wall to support you or provide resistance. For example, you might do a wall-based push-up to make the move easier, or you might push your feet against the wall during an exercise to add some resistance.
I like the idea of boosted flexibility and strength, but as someone who works out five times a week, I’m skeptical about whether or not wall Pilates can have a real impact on my body.
I decided to try this 10-day challenge from Flow Beautifully, which is free and taught by 500-hour certified instructor Gaby Noble. Here’s how I got on.
Gaby Noble
Gaby Noble is the founder of award-winning Pilates studio Exhale Pilates London. She is a 500-hour certified Pilates instructor, who enjoys helping clients become stronger and more flexible.
The 10-day wall Pilates challenge
- Day 1: 20-minute workout for abs, inner thighs, glutes and legs
- Day 2: 20-minute full-body workout
- Day 3: 10-minute full-body workout
- Day 4: 20-minute full-body workout
- Day 5: 10-minute gentle wall yoga for stress relief
- Day 6: 20-minute workout with a mini ball
- Day 7: 20-minute wall Pilates x yoga workout
- Day 8: Back to day one to repeat the class
- Day 9: Repeat your favourite class
- Day 10: 25-minute full-body workout
What I liked
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You can do it anywhere
Space is limited in my flat, but wall Pilates doesn’t require much room. Some high-intensity home workouts force you to jump all over the room; with wall Pilates, you stay within the diameter of your mat.
Even if you find there’s no spare space on the walls in your home, you can still get a good session using a door or sturdy wardrobe for support.
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