You may think that pilates is not the strength training for you, but how about taking the test to find out
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If you're one of those people who thinks that pilates is easy because you have experience in the gym, this core workout will probably change your mind. Since it's not a method that promotes, for example, muscle growth, many people believe that if they do strength or hypertrophy, they can do it perfectly.
But the reality is often different. Pilates works on strength, endurance, balance, flexibility, posture - characteristics that not everyone has at a high level, no matter how much they train every day. That is why both Pilates and yoga are perfect activities to complement the usual routines.
So whether you are just starting out or have been in the fitness world for a while, trying out workouts in this discipline may be a whole new adventure that will help you work your body more thoroughly, improve your physical condition and also get more out of traditional exercises afterwards.
This is the case with your core. You probably do a lot of sit-ups and planks, which is great, but you might be interested in adding some pilates movements that, although they seem relaxed and simple, will make you work the abdominal, gluteal and lower back areas in a very deep way like few times before.
Core expert Ashlea McKee shared a core workout that can be done lying on the floor without any equipment. Just don't mistake the lack of dumbbells or elastic bands for less effectiveness.
Throughout each of the exercises you will have to maintain tension for short periods of time that will undoubtedly seem like an eternity. This will help you strengthen your muscles, whether you do it as a single session or accompanied by other routines (which is recommended since variety is the key to success).
Either way, you can try this circuit at home and confirm that pilates is not as easy as you thought. Ready?
[via GQ Spain]
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