02/06/2026
A member said something to me recently that got me thinking.
She was saying that her sister is coming to our classes 2-3 times a week and loves them but she’s been encouraging her to get to the gym too because she needs to be doing some resistance training.
And she’s absolutely right, women need strength training, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
But it made me realise that a lot of people don’t know that what we do in Reformer Pilates IS strength training.
The springs on the reformer provide resistance, which means your muscles are working against a load, just like they would in the gym.
We also use props like dumbbells, kettlebells, Pilates balls, bands and the magic circle in our classes to build strength, improve balance and support bone health.
So do you really need a gym membership to strength train?
Absolutely not!
If you’re attending Reformer Pilates consistently, you’re already doing resistance training.
The most important thing is finding a form of strength training that you enjoy and will stick to.
For many women, that’s Reformer Pilates. 💛
Have you ever thought of Pilates as strength training?
