I'm a fitness writer and Move With Nicole is my go-to Pilates instructor—these are three of her routines I think you should try

I've tried dozens of Nicole McPherson's popular workouts, but these are three that I return to again and again

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I'm always seeking out the best online workouts, which for me, often means Pilates routines. That's because I can do Pilates from home without any equipment and it helps to build the kind of useful strength that can improve your quality of life.

Pilates also offers versions of each exercise to suit different fitness levels. That's why having a go-to collection of expert videos is a game-changer.

One of my favorites I return to time and again is Nicole McPherson—known as Move With Nicole to her 3 million-plus subscribers. I find her workouts are highly effective, usually equipment-free and guided with clear demonstrations and helpful form cues.

McPherson has hundreds of videos to choose from and I've tried many of them, so I decided to share my top three, to suit different goals and levels.

The best Move With Nicole routine for a full-body workout

30 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT || At-Home Pilates (No Equipment) - YouTube 30 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT || At-Home Pilates (No Equipment) - YouTube
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If you only have 30 minutes to exercise, this is the routine I'd recommend. It starts with gentle stretches to mobilize and prime your body, followed by a range of familiar Pilates exercises to help strengthen your core, legs and arms.

With plenty of attention paid to your breath, this workout includes a mindful element that leaves me feeling relaxed and refreshed.

The best Move With Nicole workout for beginners

25 MIN FULL BODY PILATES WORKOUT FOR BEGINNERS (No Equipment) - YouTube 25 MIN FULL BODY PILATES WORKOUT FOR BEGINNERS (No Equipment) - YouTube
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This 25-minute mat routine is one of McPherson's older videos, but it's a great place for beginners to start. It incorporates low-impact movements to strengthen your core, legs and arms without putting pressure on your joints.

The best Move With Nicole workout for advanced Pilates

35 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT || Intermediate/Advanced Mat Pilates (No Equipment) - YouTube 35 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT || Intermediate/Advanced Mat Pilates (No Equipment) - YouTube
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If you're looking to push yourself, try this fast-moving workout from McPherson.

I love how it challenges your core with standing and mat-based exercises, engaging your obliques, hip flexors and abdominals.

Alice Porter
Freelancer Writer

Alice Porter is a freelance journalist covering lifestyle topics including health, fitness and wellness. She is particularly interested in women's health, strength training and fitness trends and writes for publications including Stylist Magazine, Refinery29, The Independent and Glamour Magazine. Like many other people, Alice's personal interest in combining HIIT training with strength work quickly turned into a CrossFit obsession and she trains at a box in south London. When she's not throwing weights around or attempting handstand push-ups, you can probably find her on long walks in nature, buried in a book or hopping on a flight to just about anywhere it will take her.

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