Speaker A argues Pilates doesn't build muscle or burn fat, just improves core strength and posture. JJ Virgin agrees it won't build muscle alone, but says it works well alongside resistance training for mobility and core activation.
Why not Pilates? It doesn't help you build muscle or lose fat. Somebody tell me, what is Pilates for? Toning? There's no such thing as toning. Toning is the silliest word ever made. There's no such thing. You cannot get toned. You cannot do toning. It's so you can touch your knee to your forehead. That's what Pilates is for. And so when someone pushes you, you don't fall over. It's for core strength, stability, and balance. It's for mobility. Is it good for stretching? Yeah.
Oh my God, I love this woman so much. She totally calls it out. But here's the thing, Pilates can be a great adjunct to a really good resistance training exercise routine. You could do some mobility, some core work. It's great, but you're not building muscle with Pilates.
