Are you considering a new workout routine? Have you been wondering what the difference is between Pilates and strength training? Are they the same? Is one better than the other? Lets chat about the differences between these two forms of exercise and see which one might be best for you!
First, let’s chat about what is Pilates. Pilates focuses on developing flexibility, balance, posture, and strength through low-impact exercises. Pilates main goal is to improve overall body alignment and muscular balance. Pilates can be done using either specialized machines (Reformer Pilates) or just your own body weight (Mat Pilates).
Next, what Is Strength Training? Strength training is any type of exercise that increases muscle size and strength. Strength can include traditional gym equipment like barbells and dumbbells but also resistance bands, kettlebells, medicine balls, and bodyweight exercises. Strength training focuses on building muscle by pushing your muscles to their limits with heavy weights or high reps.
So there you have it—a tale of two trainings! Whether you choose Pilates or strength training depends on your goals; if you want improved posture and increased flexibility with low impact movements then perhaps Pilates might be right for you; however if increased muscle mass is what you’re after then go for strength training instead!
Your third option is to combine both types of exercise, we’ve discussed this before but keeping your workout fun and exciting is just as important as the the workout itself. I like to combine pilates and strength training into my workout routine and thankfully Live Fit allows for both types of exercise to be completed at one location! Give us a call to learn more about both types of exercises or if you want to try either a pilates or strength workout.