What Happens When You Add Pilates-Inspired Strength to Your Lifting Routine
At some point, most lifters hit the same wall.
Your lifts aren’t necessarily getting worse, but they’re not really getting better either. Your hips feel tight. Your low back always feels “on.” Your shoulders fight you overhead. Recovery takes longer than it used to. And eventually, your body starts forcing you to work around things instead of through them. The burnout is real.
Most people assume they just need to push harder to get past their plateau. But a lot of the time, the thing limiting your lifting isn’t effort.
It’s an approach to movement that makes building muscle significantly better.
That’s where Pilates-inspired strength training changes things.
Why Everyone is Arguing About Pilates vs Strength Training
Yup…we’ve all watched the TikTok where the Pilates crew claims to be strength training and the strength training crew screams that Pilates isn’t strength training…and well they’d be half right.
Beat the Summer Slump: How to Stay Motivated in Your Fitness Routine
July is here and summer is in full swing. Sunshine, relaxation, and exciting adventures are on all our minds – which can also bring about a decline in motivation when it comes to maintaining a regular fitness routine.
Summer often brings unique challenges and excuses that can disrupt our fitness routine. Travel plans, social events, and the desire to simply unwind often pushes our workouts down to the bottom of our to-do list. Or simply changes to daily routines can disrupt our regular exercise habits, and make it tougher to pick up where we left off.
If you’re looking for ways to beat the summer slump and stay motivated on your fitness journey, we have some tips on how to ensure you make the most of the season while still prioritizing your long-play.