WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO PILATES EVERYDAY | How Pilates changed my body

Over the last few months I have completely switched up my workout routine and I have never felt better. Last year I gained weight, my hormones were out of balance and my skin was breaking out. At the same time I was over-exercising, trying to "burn off" the weight with intense exercise and feeling exhausted. I went on a deep dive to understand what was happening with my body, why my hormones were so out of balance and why I was constantly feeling lethargic. A bit part of the problem was that with my exercise routine I was constantly trying to fight against it - when I felt tired and bloated on my period i thought I had to exercise harder to "get back on track". Nothing could be further from the truth. This vlog is about how I started listening to my body and switching my routine to just Pilates workouts was a big part of that! I want to stress that I definitely take regular rest days - I didn't work out every single day and I definitely don't recommend that to anyone. The main lesson I learned was about listening to, and understanding, what my body needed and what was right for me. I hope sharing my journey is helpful to you guys xx

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[amberbmns]

Pilates has been the first and only type of workout that made me feel so in tune with my body and actually slow down to think about doing the postures right and keeping my core engaged. All the other more fast paced workouts left me feeling hurried and only focusing on the pace and sweating lol. Having anxiety disorders and adhd, I feel the short but sweet pilates toning workouts combined with dancing and yoga is the best option for my mind and body, thankyou Bailley 💗

[mpk]

Pilates and yoga are definitely what I've always needed. I used to think that doing low-intensity work outs meant that I was weak but they made me feel the best, most energized and the most strong and flexible I've ever felt !

[j.]

I wish there was a stronger body of scientific literature about cycle syncing and the way our cycles influence the way we move and eat. There is so much promising annecdotal evidence, but the actual research is ridiculously lacking - especially when we start considering the impact of birth control. 50% of the population is dealing with this, and we deserve access to that information so we can make informed decisions about our bodies the same way men can. So frustrating!

Would love a Pilates program following the feminine cycle :)

[starfire]

Thanks to you im down about 15 or so pounds. Just 15 minutes of pilates a day makes all the difference. Thank you thank you THANK YOU! 😊

[frithfiver]

It’s great to hear someone address how important it is to work WITH our cycles. Seriously underrated yet so so important - Thank you! 🙏

[justmontina]

Pilates transformed my body too! I lost @20 pounds in <6 months and went from a fitted size 10 to a size 6-8!

[amel-jgui]

I’ve been doing your workouts since 2020 but these last few months I be had to skip the HIITS because I’m pregnant. And with it being so hot outside, I’ve been strictly doing your Pilates classes and I’m loving how strong I feel. I love your new align app and the low impact cardio classes are definitely doable for me.

[EllenAFeldman]

I'm soooo glad this info is starting to become more mainstream, especially as someone who blew out my adrenals overexercising at certain times of the month.

[ReneeC]

Can you please do four videos or playlists, one for each week of the month? It would make it so easy to do the right workouts for each week of my cycle 🙂

[marienielsen]

So glad you’re sharing this. And congrats on your personal journey “home”. I can 💯 testify from personal experiences that everything you say here has worked over and over for me. Over the years I’ve been out of alignment (pun intended) with my body hormones and stress levels. Pilates instructor myself. It’s so sad that every single personal trainer I’ve talked with about this don’t understand this. It’s crazy… So yeah thanks again for sharing this so other women who go through this stars believing in their bodies and intuition instead of pushing through at the gym because that’s what’s being hyped online and in commercials. Since starting doing your videos in July my body is shifting again and mentally I feel much much better now. Thank you so much - much love from a fan and pilates sister in Denmark

[nessnessbeat]

I love pilates and yes it helps you lose weight it helped me with losing 18 pounds in one month, it is addictable due to the positive feelings it gives and also not a hard exercise, so you can enjoy it everyday.

[lupabbiac]

I hope you read this:
I’ve never been fond of working out, until I found this channel. I’ve been doing your workouts for barely a month (and I won’t stop), and after this month I seriously start to have a butt, some abs and a way better posture (lordosis here). I feel stronger and my balance is 100 times better. So I thank you for making me love my body.

[gabymiranda]

I am obsessed with your channel… I have a condition in my spinal cord and never in my mind I see myself exercising again and I always love Pilates. One day I was scrolling and found you… I have being doing your work outs non stop for a year and I am so so happy with my results. I can’t do hiit trainings or some hard core cardio but in your channel I have found every thing I need for starting over. Thank you❤️ … everyday I am more strong and lean and for my condition that is something very important so thank you again. Hello from Costa Rica 😍

[marymorales]

I appreciate how humble you are and how honest you are when speaking in this video. I can tell you truly have an appreciate for the beautiful place of Bali that you are in. Thanks for info of this video!

[ophixl]

I was so used to workout for long times that I feel like doing just 15 or 20 minutes of pilates it's not enough, I really loved this video haha

[theyogitiffany]

Thank you for everything you create and put out in this world, you are amazing Bailey! I have been doing your workouts since almost 2 years and it has helped me connect to my body, listen to what my body needs in workouts and it is the first time I have been consistent and really enjoy working out - keep up the great work!

[MelissaCapriotti]

I’ve been doing Pilates for years, and I’m telling you I always get comments that I look taller!!!

[hannahp]

This is a bit off topic, but besides loving all your Pilates workout videos and working out to them for the past 2-3 years, I have noticed that you remind me of someone and I have to say it's the beautiful actress, Elizabeth Olsen! I always watch your videos, Bailey and I love the encouragement you bring. Thank you :).

[chinacaribena]

I rarely write comments, but want to say thank you and that I love the perspective you bring around this, for your program + youtube channel, etc