Free video picks
Free Pilates videos, reviewed
By the TrueMe team · Last checked
YouTube has thousands of free Pilates videos and no way to tell which suit you. We went through the most-watched ones and picked the best for beginners, seniors and over-50s, with notes on what you’ll actually do in each, who teaches it and what to watch out for.
6 picksThe best free wall Pilates videos on YouTubeSix beginner sessions from 6 to 35 minutes, standing or on the floor.Jessica Valant, Rachel’s Fit Pilates, Yes2Next
7 picksFree chair yoga and chair Pilates for seniorsSeven seated sessions from 10 to 31 minutes, from yoga teachers to a hospital and the NHS.Yes2Next, Dartmouth Health, SeniorShape Fitness
5 picksFree Pilates for women over 50, from physical therapistsFive sessions from three physical therapists and physiotherapists.Jessica Valant, Will Harlow, Pilates with Ashley
4 picksThe best free Pilates challenges on YouTubeFour free series from 10 to 28 days, plus our own 28-day plan.Jessica Valant, Rachel’s Fit Pilates, Yes2Next
7 picksThe best Pilates YouTube channels for beginnersSeven channels, each with the best first video to try.Jessica Valant, Move With Nicole, Flow with Mira
Or start with ours
Our free workouts play right here, with voice coaching and an easier version of every move. No ads, no sign-up.
How we choose
- We check each video before it goes on a list: what you do and in what position, how long it really is, what you need and what the title promises.
- Credentials are as each creator states them on their own channel. We don’t verify them independently.
- We leave out videos that promise fast weight loss or claim to treat a condition, and anyone who states no teaching background.
- Nobody pays to be listed, and we don’t earn anything from these links.
- Every month we check that each video is still up and can still be played here, and replace any that are not.
Videos load from YouTube in privacy-enhanced mode, and only when you press play. Until then you see the video’s thumbnail.
Questions
Are these Pilates videos free?
Yes. Every video is free to watch on YouTube; you don’t need an account. Many creators also sell apps or memberships, which you don’t need.
Do you get paid for recommending these videos?
No. Nobody pays to be listed and we don’t earn from the links. We make our own Wall Pilates plan, and our free workouts appear at the top of each page.
Why does a video only load when I press play?
It keeps the page fast and means YouTube loads nothing until you choose to watch. We use YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode.
Can I suggest a video?
Yes. Email the link to [email protected] and we will review it against the same criteria.
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