47-minute beginner Pilates workout with a Swiss ball — the perfect combination for flexibility, toning and core strength! The ball adds instability that deepens every movement. Great for stress relief, posture and full body conditioning.
Beginner Swiss Ball Pilates 47-Min Workout is a free 47 min workout plan with 9 illustrated exercises for your glutes, abs and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.
Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.
You'll need swiss / exercise ball for this workout. Tap any exercise to see form instructions and possible substitutions if a piece of equipment isn't available.
How long does the Beginner Swiss Ball Pilates 47-Min Workout take?
The full workout takes about 47 minutes, covering 9 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.
Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?
Yes – this is a beginner-friendly workout. Every exercise includes an illustration and step-by-step instructions, so you can learn proper form as you go. Start with lighter weights and focus on technique.
What muscles does this workout target?
This routine primarily works your abs, obliques, hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes & hip flexors. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.
How often should I do this workout?
For get toned, increase flexibility, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.
Can I download or save this workout?
Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.
47-minute beginner Pilates workout with a Swiss ball — the perfect combination for flexibility, toning and core strength! The ball adds instability that deepens every movement. Great for stress relief, posture and full body conditioning.
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With a Bosu ball round side up, place your forearm onto the center of the ball.
Stretch out your legs to a fully extended position and place your feet on the side, one on top of the other.
Use you core and upper legs to lift your body into the side plank position.
Remain in this position for the designated time with your hand either on your hip, or by your side.
Primary muscle group(s):
Obliques
Secondary:
Abs
Lie on your side on an exercise mat.
Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.
Fully extend the top arm down the side of your body.
Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be parallel to your body, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.
Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.
Assume a push-up position and rest your forearms flat on a swiss ball. Your legs should be straight behind you with your feet resting on your toes. Keep your legs hip-width apart.
Raise your hips to form a straight line with your body and hold the position for approximately 30 seconds. Keep your core engaged and breathe deeply.
Slowly lower down to starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Obliques
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Place a BOSU Ball on the ground with the blue rubber side facing up. Carefully, place your elbows on each side of the rubber side. Take a push-up position. Make sure your feet are together, core is tight and hips are level.
Brace your body on the BOSU Ball while focusing the entire contraction in your core. Keep hips from dipping by driving them up at a slight angle if you feel yourself dropping.
Hold this position for the entire set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Get into a face down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.
Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting them on your toes and balls of your feet.
Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.
Hold for as long as possible.
For extra balance training and core strengthening, you can lift one arm or leg.
With a Bosu ball round side up, place your forearm onto the center of the ball.
Stretch out your legs to a fully extended position and place your feet on the side, one on top of the other.
Use you core and upper legs to lift your body into the side plank position.
Remain in this position for the designated time with your hand either on your hip, or by your side.
Primary muscle group(s):
Obliques
Secondary:
Abs
Lie on your side on an exercise mat.
Fully extend your legs with one resting on top of the other.
Fully extend the top arm down the side of your body.
Bend the arm at floor level to 90 degrees. Your upper arm should be parallel to your body, while your forearm is at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
Lift your body off the ground and balance on your forearm and the side of your foot, while keeping your body in a straight line.
Contract your abdominal muscles and relax your shoulders.
Take a stability ball and place it against the wall. Position yourself against it so that the ball is contoured to the arch of your back.
Place your feet at shoulder-width with your toes pointed slightly out. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Lower yourself until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Allow the stability ball to guide you but do not put all of your weight against it. Return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Get into a push-up position, resting the tips of your feet on a swiss ball. Keep your legs straight behind you.
Bend your hips and pull your feet towards your chest, allowing the ball to roll forward. Hold.
Slowly roll back to the starting position and then continue rolling forward and backwards for the desired amount of repetitions.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Shoulders
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Bring yourself to the ground and enter an elevated push-up position with your hands below your shoulders and your feet directly behind you. Carefully, insert one foot at a time into hanging TRX bands.
Bend at the hips and drive your glutes skyward, making sure to keep the core contracted. Focus the tension in your shoulders as you make an inverted “V” shape.
Pause and slowly return to the starting position while maintaining a tight core.
Lay on a mat with your arms flat by your sides and your glutes, hamstrings, and calves all resting on a Swiss ball.
Pull your heels into the Swiss ball allowing you to ‘grip’ the ball between your heels and glutes.
Putting pressure on your arms, roll your lower body back so that your glutes and lower back leave the ground with the Swiss ball held tightly.
Lower your back and glutes slowly back to the ground to complete one rep.
Note – Take care not to lower yourself too quickly, this may cause the Swiss ball (with you attached) to bounce in a strange manner.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Stand a dumbbell on one of its plates about 2 feet away from the edge of a bench and sit comfortably on the edge of that bench, using you hand-grip for support. Fully extend your legs towards the dumbbell.
Using your amazing foot-eye coordination, pin each foot underneath the top plate of the standing dumbbell, on either side of its bar.
Bring your knees in towards your chest, taking care not to drop the dumbbell in the process, and hold them as close as you can to your chest for 1 second.
Extend the legs back down towards the floor to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
Lie flat with hands under your buttocks.
Keep your knees together and pull them in towards you while moving your torso towards them (lift your head, neck and shoulders up).
Position yourself on all fours with your torso on a swiss ball and hands and feet on the floor. Stretch your legs back and keep your hands under your shoulders.
Engage your abs and slowly walk your hands forward until your feet lift off the floor. Carry on walking out until your quads or knees rest on the ball in a plank position.
Slowly bend your knees in towards your chest allowing the ball to roll forward. Tuck your knees under your torso as your hips lift towards the ceiling.
Slowly straighten your legs and roll the ball out to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Chest, Shoulders
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Bring yourself to the ground and enter an elevated push-up position with your hands below your shoulders and your feet directly behind you. Carefully, insert one foot at a time into hanging TRX bands.
Maintaining a tight core, slowly lower yourself while keeping your balance. Once your upper arms are parallel with the floor, pause, and return to the starting position.
Bring your knees in towards your elbows, feeling the contraction in your abdominals. Slowly extend your feet back into the starting position. That is one repetition.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Lie face down on a padded surface. Place your hands beneath your shoulders and make sure your feet are extended straight behind you. Push yourself up into a classical Push-Up position. Keep your hips are slightly elevated. Tighten your core.
Keeping your gaze straight, push off the ground with your feet. Bending your knees, allow your feet to come up near your hands.
Immediately, push off the ground again with your feet, extending your legs straight behind you once again to the starting position.
Lie on your back with legs extended and heels resting on a swiss ball. Keep your arms flat out to the sides.
Squeeze your glutes and raise your right leg off the ball until it is in line with your left thigh. Push your hips up to form a straight line with your body.
Pull your left heel towards you and roll the ball as close to your buttocks as possible.
Roll the ball back to starting position, lower your right leg and alternate to the left leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves
Lie on the ground with a TRX Suspension Strap at your feet. Lift both your feet into the strap, making sure they are secure. Tighten your core and place your hands at your sides.
Drive your hips up while maintaining a straight line with your body. Curl your feet in, moving them towards your butt. Maintain balance with your hands on the ground.
Once your feet reach your butt, slowly extend your feet back to the starting position. Do not allow your hips to drop. Contract the core during the entire movement.
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