I've been a Pilates instructor for 12 years. Here are the 5 most common mistakes I see clients make during their first few classes.

• I've been a Pilates instructor for 12 years and often see new clients make the same mistakes.
• One of the most common mistakes I see is not arriving early for the first couple of classes.
• New students also sometimes forget to follow my instructions and come dressed improperly.

I became a Pilates instructor 12 years ago after reformer classes helped me recover from a severe back injury.