Take your Pilates workout to a whole other level by adding weights [1]! Expert Pilates instructor Isa Welly [2] posted this 20-minute, full-body, intermediate workout, which she said beginners [3] can do by just modifying the moves or by using no weights. But, she said that the workout is "quite spicy," so it'd be best for those with some Pilates [4] experience to try it out.
Welly told POPSUGAR that she used a pair 1.5 kg dumbbells [5] (around three pounds), and said one kg is a bit low, and two kg can be a bit much. Adjust the weights for your own ability and experience. This workout will help you build strength, balance, and power. If you've never done a workout with Welly, you'll love her fun, positive energy and her singing. I was shocked I was this sore from using just lightweight dumbbells. The dumbbell roll-down [6] and the double leg lifts [7] were so hard, but so good!
