What you need to work out at home

Nothing

Most follow-along classes on Pariter need no equipment: bodyweight strength, HIIT, dance, boxing, cardio. The no-equipment shelf is the largest on the site and every class on it was tagged by the person who reviewed it.

A space the size of a yoga mat, clear of furniture, is enough. Shoes for the jumping ones.

A mat

For Pilates, yoga and anything on the floor. A carpet works. A folded towel works for a week. A mat is the one thing worth buying early because it removes the excuse.

Dumbbells, later

When you want strength beyond bodyweight, a pair of adjustable dumbbells covers most classes for a year. Buy them after four weeks of training, not before; the ones bought first tend to become a shelf.

The card on every class says what it uses, so you never open one and find out halfway through.

A reformer, only if you have one

Reformer Pilates classes need the machine. They live on their own page so nobody lands on one by mistake. If you own a reformer, that page is for you; if not, mat Pilates is where to start.

Questions

Do I need a TV?

A phone works. Turned sideways, a phone gives the class the whole screen, and a live room follows the same rule.

Do I need a subscription?

No. The library, the rooms, the guided sessions and the plans are free. Every class plays in its creator's own player.

What about bands?

Nice to have, cheap, and a few classes use them. The card says. Not needed to start.