Pilates for Men

Pilates is often seen as a ‘woman’s’ activity but Joseph Pilates developed the exercises on his own body.  In addition to this, many of the original instructors were male and many elite male athletes have used the method within their training.

Men are often generally used to going to the gym and/or participating in team sports.  Often these activities encourage ‘power’ but at the expense of developing deeper ‘core’ strength and stability.  As a result, many muscle groups can become tight and over dominant and begin to inhibit movement and technique.

Pilates increases strength and flexibility and develops stability in order to gain greater control within movement.  This control is essential for both sports activities and functional movement, leading to improved techniques as well as more confidence in day to day movement.

All bodies have their own unique muscle imbalances regardless of gender.  The initial Pilates exercises can feel slow and relatively gentle because they build strength slowly from the inside out.  However, the fact that many elite sportsmen use the method to enhance their performance indicates how challenging the exercises become.

Group classes can often be predominantly female and for many men this presents no problem but if you prefer a One to One Pilates session, this is an extremely effective way of working towards your own personal objectives.