5 Minute Pilates Workout Reviews

by Sydney M Shea

Not gonna lie, it’s a good app. I’m a softball pitcher and my coach recommended I started doing pilates daily to increase my speed. After only 2 days there was a huge difference in how fast I was throwing. However, I have 2 problems with 5MinutePilatesWorkout . First, only the first 2 days are free, and after that you have to pay $7.99 which really isn’t worth it when there are so many other apps and videos you can follow along with for free. Second, I really enjoy playing music when I exercise and 5MinutePilatesWorkout pauses your music every time you start a workout. I’ll probably be downloading a different app because $7.99 with no music isn’t worth my time or money.

by Bay Area Mom8

5MinutePilatesWorkout will not teach you the proper way to do Pilates. However if you are experienced in Pilates, 5MinutePilatesWorkout is a good way to get in a quick workout. The pictures illustrate the movement in a very rough way. But did not explain the nuances how to do it or how to prevent from getting hurt. Which are both very important to doing exercise properly. I would not recommend 5MinutePilatesWorkout to somebody new to Pilates because it’s possible to injure yourself if you don’t use proper form. I think an option for voiceover that talks you through the movement and what to do to make it effective and what not to do to prevent injury would be very helpful. The animated movements could be more accurate too, Including the actual timing. The movements are shown very sped up which is unrealistic and potentially unsafe for people trying to keep up with it. In summary I will use it occasionally as someone who known Pilates well, but this does replace a real instructor or a regular workout schedule.

by Katrina MSP

5MinutePilatesWorkout is a fine intro to Pilates the instructions and the animations are easy to follow. However, the timer is visual only making the starting and stopping cues extremely hard to follow (nearly useless). 5MinutePilatesWorkout has audio with the music. Why not also a simple countdown to start and a cue to stop and move on? That seems pretty basic. I looked all through the settings and can’t find anything that indicates this is an option.

by @my_H

Heads up: you get 2 free 5-min workouts, then you have to pay $8 to unlock the rest. I’m usually cheap and would just do the 2 free ones over and over, but because they’re so short that’s not really an option here. However, for me it’s worth it - this is a good tool to keep me doing an exercise every day since it’s only 5 mins. I feel lightly worked out after I finish, and Pilates appears to have a good combo of body weight training and dynamic stretching. When you upgrade, it allows you to play music through 5MinutePilatesWorkout , although the song picker is terrible (to update the songs it wipes the list clean you have to re-select a new list from nothing).

by MCBM1415

I love the simplicity of 5MinutePilatesWorkout and the quick 5 minute work outs. I am a mom of two and going to the gym isn’t an option these days, so I love that I can do something easy and simple at home with my kids around. I don’t even need any work out gear. The one downside would be that there isn’t much variation in the work outs. I would have loved a little more variety in exercises. But otherwise it’s a great app!

by BeckyUNC

Love the idea of 5 minute segments, exercises are easy to follow and good variety.

Would be very helpful to have some form of noise or reminder when the time is completed for each exercise (some days it works, most it doesn’t). Would also like the option of choosing 10 minutes of exercise.

by Thompson90

Trying to get back into Pilates, to tone up. 5MinutePilatesWorkout is nice, 1 minute intervals. Like how I can start each exercise at my own pace. Sometimes it takes longer to get into the right position or I just want to make sure I am doing it correctly. Only wish they had a way to customize my own 5 minute segment. Easy to use. 5.99 for a year. Well worth it

by Nancy3dogs

I love 5MinutePilatesWorkout. It gives you time to read and position yourself properly. Then you click start, you get a few seconds to get ready and then it counts down and beeps at the end of the time. Then you go on to the next position.

by Wlybean

This is exactly what I need to get me to stay consistent with workouts. Targets an area, shows you how to do it, then gives it to you in short times. I love the baby steps to make the exercise less painful and more productive!

by Exerciseiskey

I appreciate the time to set myself up, review the move, and start the timer when I’m ready. Very doable for a beginner. Helps you stretch out an inflexible, tight body without being intimidated by speed. Looking forward to following this until my body feels ready for the next thing.

by Toogood101

Great app, easy to use. I bought the full version because I like it that much. I’ve never bought any app. So simple which makes it motivating. I would like to see modified versions of some of the exercises that my body just cannot do. Also would be nice to have a warm up and cool down as part of the days. And maybe my volume isn’t turned on, but being told when the forty seconds is up so I don’t have to reach for my phone while in the middle of an exercise :))

by Shadog412

Non-intimidating fitness app.
You just do it. You’re not sure how long it’s going to be or what’s coming next but that’s kind of the fun of it. You get a little check mark that the day is done and that’s that. Will definitely keep using it!

by Luvthat

Day 2...so far so good. Short enough sessions I know I can stick with it. At least to build up strength again. I’ve done Pilates before...so the lack of guidance is just fine for me. If I was a beginner, though, I think I’d need more guidance so I was doing the exercises correctly.

by Mysteriuos Lady

This is every helpful to Casey Snyder this super helpful to me Casey every morning and afternoon I feel like a different person this is every helpful app to me every morning and afternoon to remind myself to do it for my mind body weight also my soul that’s all I could think of

by Tnv35

Very simple app layout. Easy to use, easy to do. My back is already feeling better just with this simple beginning. This would be great for getting back in shape or your off day from the gym. It probably takes less than five minutes but I feel it.

by Wendyannie2

My Doctor recommended Pilates to increase my core strength. I am in my first week and already feel an improvement in my lower back. Very exciting. I told her Yoga no longer helped as it hurt me more than helped me. She said Pilates is better for lower back. As far as the AP…I really like the way it’s set up. So easy to use. Totally worth it. Thank you!!!

by Bella_genao

I completed my first day today and I feel pretty good. I like how they explain the exercise in the bottom with the addition of the figure actually doing it. One thing that can be added is music or maybe sounds to let us know when to start and begin besides of course the wording. Overall great experience!

by TuttawAnda

5MinutePilatesWorkout is awesome! I’ve been procrastinating starting a workout...I found this while searching in 5MinutePilatesWorkout Store and I’m super glad I did. You can choose how long you want to work out for and the level you want to begin at. For those like me the morning 5 min workout is perfect! I feel great when I’m finished and don’t dread the next one. Download you will not regret!

by Sleep4001

5MinutePilatesWorkout is working great for me. I have a small baby and it is hard to find time for a twenty minute workout. Also, Pilates works better for me than yoga because I have some hip pain. I have done Pilates workouts in the past so I know it works well for me and having an app to lead me through five minutes of exercises a day is just what I need. I also appreciate that I don’t have to pay for a monthly subscription to use it.

by Infinitejoy

I am able to do these exercises on the bed first thing in the morning. We don’t have much floor space in the apartment so floor routines were not appealing but these exercises are fabulous. Some may argue that it is not the best practice but we each have to adapt to what is available.

by Mrslee12

This is a great tool for someone who has a short amount of time, but needs a workout. I really like the features, however after the 2 day I’m not sure of the cost associated with 5MinutePilatesWorkout . It seems that it’s about to charge me, but it doesn’t tell you when or how much. So I haven’t moved forward. Other the than that it’s pretty cool.

by Fcyfy

I have only tryd it for 1 day already this is my 2 day and so far I like it I recommend 5MinutePilatesWorkout for eny one who is trying to lose weight but also get healthy and start being more active in ways you body would never had thought about before when you didn’t do this so yeah this works so far

by Apersonwithaanswer1

The only thing that bugs me is the fact that so far, on the first day we do one side exercise but not the other.

Also, don’t do the excercises as quick as the animations go. You will throw ur back out like that. Nice and slow.

I wonder how far I’ll get before they make me pay or give me the option to pay.

by Me391640174519472037446520194

So happy with 5MinutePilatesWorkout! Completely user friendly and feels like a great work out. It has amped up my exercise routine which includes walking, light weight lifting and yoga. Don’t always have time to squeeze in the yoga but this is so quick and easy! 🙂

by ManderRander

I was looking for a Pilates workout that is short and sweet and good for a beginner and 5MinutePilatesWorkout has been perfect. The session goes by in a flash so no more excuses not to do it every day. I’m going to have my kids do this with me for a mini family workout in the mornings. Loving it so far!