Learn the most-common Pilates myths and why instructors say it’s time to learn the truth about the practice.
I was so very, very wrong.
Myth No.
Even today, many professional dancers are Pilates devotees.
Through regular Pilates, you will improve your flexibilityas well as yourstrength and posture.
Yet Pilates isnt really a stretching workout, which is a related misconception.
Alo movesPilates instructor
Those legs reaching up in the air?
Their purpose is to challenge your core stability.
Try this full-body Pilates workout to see what we mean:
Myth No.
This can keep men from trying it, Melas points out.
It can also make Pilates feel out of reach for anyone who doesnt have that archetypal dancers body.
Its actually one of the most accessible practices out there, says Andersen.
Were able to modify it for someone whos deconditioned, who has injuries, whos older.
But then were able to advance it for someone whos very strong.
Myth No.
Alo movesPilates instructor
Andersen says many first-timers find them incredibly intimidating.
(Though, TBH,the sliding movement on the reformercan sneakily challenge your core strength.)
Myth No.
4: Pilates is related to yoga
People who are unfamiliar with Pilates and yoga sometimes conflate the two.
Andersen adds that they both also have a mind-body component.
Yoga is based in ancient Indian spiritual practices.
Its primary purpose is meditative even before it being a fitness regimen, says Andersen.
Pilates, on the other hand, is a physical discipline first and foremost.
Both can have their place in your fitness regimen, but youll be getting different benefits out of each.
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