Is Reformer Pilates Strength Training
When most people hear the word Pilates, they picture stretching, shaking, and maybe a few hundred tiny pulses.
And while Pilates has always been built around control, precision, and core strength, the word “Pilates” can sometimes make people underestimate how physically demanding it can be.
So the question is:
Is reformer Pilates actually strength training?
The answer depends on the type of reformer workout you’re doing.
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