Lucy's FitClub LLC

09/27/2026

Pilates Is Strength-Based, But It Is Not Always Enough on Its Own

Pilates absolutely challenges strength, especially through controlled movement, stability work, and deep core engagement. It can help improve muscular endurance, posture, balance, flexibility, and overall body awareness. Research also supports Pilates as a method that can improve strength, endurance, flexibility, posture, and balance.

That said, traditional strength training has a different purpose. It usually involves progressively increasing resistance over time through weights, machines, bands, or bodyweight exercises. This is called progressive overload, and it is what helps the body continue adapting, building strength, and developing muscle.

So while Pilates can make you stronger, pairing it with strength training can create a more complete routine.

09/26/2026

Pilates and strength training are often talked about like they are competing methods, but in reality, they can work beautifully together. If your goal is to feel strong, stable, mobile, and maybe a little bit superhuman, combining the two can be one of the smartest ways to train.

I personally practice both methods and believe lifting weights and Pilates are highly effective and truly complement each other. I incorporate both in my fitness programming for clients/classes and am often asked if Pilates is strength training. The answer varies depending on each individuals fitness history, level and goals.

Pilates helps improve control, alignment, core strength, mobility, posture, and body awareness. Strength training helps build muscle, increase overall strength, support bone health, and improve how your body handles load in everyday life.

The key is not choosing one over the other. The key is learning how to combine them intentionally. The next few days I am going to share how to combine both without over doing it with insights from my own experience and Reed Flanagan and educator from Balanced Body Training. I truly believe learning to train smarter and not always harder is the key to maintaining a fitness routine you can live with for life!

09/14/2026

08/31/2026

Try 1 Pilates move a day and experience how better your body moves!

08/03/2026

What nutrients are critical for bone health and how can I incorporate them into my diet?

“Two of the most important nutrients for bone health are calcium and vitamin D. Our bones are in a constant state of building, breaking down and rebuilding, and since calcium is the primary nutrient needed during the rebuilding process, calcium-rich dairy products, soybeans and green leafy vegetables are great for helping maintain strong, healthy bones. And vitamin D helps our bodies absorb the calcium we get from food, so boost your vitamin D with fatty cold-water fish (like salmon or tuna) as well as fortified cereals, orange juice and milk.”

Katherine Basbaum, MS, RD