Why Men Should Do Pilates

Amelia AmeliaArticles

Imagine your most intense workout. Maybe you couldn’t see through sweat, fought to fill your lungs with air, or struggled to walk on shaky legs. Now, imagine this workout was done in an hour, on a mat, bed, or apparatus. Welcome to Pilates: the full body workout professional athletes swear by.

There are few things that haven’t had a stereotypical net cast over them. But, like most labels, the perception that Pilates is only for women or rehabilitation couldn’t be further from the truth. Pilates is popular because it works, and it’s a challenge for even the fittest of men.

Whether you’re a heavy lifter or a high intensity addict, Pilates’ subtle and controlled movements will help you tone, tune and transform your entire body. More than just core work and breathing, it’s about pure strength – finding it, developing it, and then using it.

Developed by accomplished gymnast, body builder and martial arts expert, Joseph Pilates, Pilates was originally designed by a man, for men. And it’s now a favourite amongst the world’s most elite sportspeople, including AFL and tennis players.

From improving balance, posture and flexibility to getting a ripped six-pack and strengthening your pelvic floor for better sex, Pilates’ aim is to make a positive change to your entire body.

From improving balance, posture and flexibility to getting a ripped six-pack and strengthening your pelvic floor for better sex, Pilates’ aim is to make a positive change to your entire body.
Today, Pilates blends the best of performance, fitness and rehabilitation; incorporating the latest trends from research in sports science, recovery and training methods such as push-pull, bodyweight and even cardiovascular training.

The body has more than 640 muscles. Whether done on the reformer, or using specialised equipment such as the Wunda Chair, Cadillac or Barrels, Pilates will make you feel every single one of them.

But, be prepared – it’s addictive. After just one session with a qualified teacher in a class or one-on-one, you’ll feel more limber, focused, sore in muscles you didn’t even know you had, and hurting in areas often neglected during CrossFit or a HIIT class.

Joseph Pilates says it best: ‘In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 you’ll see the difference, and in 30 you’ll have a new body.’

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