Is Pilates challenging enough to build muscle?
Is Pilates challenging enough for muscle growth? Explore resistance, progression and combining Pilates with strength training at bbb. Book your free trial.
Can Pilates build muscle?
Pilates can challenge muscles and contribute to strength. Whether it provides enough stimulus for muscle growth depends on the exercises, resistance, effort and starting point. An exercise may challenge a beginner but add little demand for an experienced exerciser. The name Pilates therefore does not tell the whole story.
When might you need more resistance?
As an exercise becomes easier, further development may require more challenge. You might adjust resistance, repetitions or the variation. Progress gradually while maintaining control. A more difficult balance position does not necessarily increase loading for the muscle you want to train.
Pilates and strength training can complement each other
Pilates can be an enjoyable way to practise movement control, trunk strength and body awareness. Focused training with weights can make it easier to increase resistance for particular muscles. If muscle growth is your main goal, discuss a suitable combination of Pilates and strength training with your coach.
Your goals at bbb
At bbb, you can combine Pilates with StrongHer or personal workouts. We discuss technique, loading and a manageable routine. Sufficient food and recovery support training too. Cabin warmth does not guarantee more muscle growth. We consider what you practise, how you progress and how you recover.
Read more: Can Pilates improve your sports performance?.
Recovery and physical complaints
bbb also supports women who want to exercise during recovery or with physical complaints. Explore exercise during recovery, a herniated disc, rheumatism and a frozen shoulder. We adapt movement where appropriate and follow your clinician’s advice when needed. Our coaching complements medical care.
Start with a free trial
Your personal trial takes approximately 45 minutes: a holistic intake, a tailored workout and a short outtake. We discuss body, food & mind, your wishes and physical complaints. You can experience a hot cabin when suitable. For a hot cabin group class trial, book one trial slot so there is time for the intake and outtake. Women of all ages are welcome. Discover bbb and explore our locations.