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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Georgia Brown

I Tried a Hybrid Pilates and Strength Training Plan for a Month – and I’ve Never Felt Stronger

Pilates strength training hybrid: Health writer Georgia Brown at a Pilates studio and strength training.

Let’s be honest: at this point, Pilates isn’t just having a moment, it is the moment. Scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll be met with a steady stream of Reformer poses, sweaty mat-based workouts, and the wildly viral "Pilates princess" aesthetic. It’s everywhere, and for good reason. With its roots in rehabilitation and its reputation for building long-term, lean strength, Pilates has earned its title as the workout of the year.

I’m not just a fan - I’m fully in my Pilates era. Whether it’s mat-based flows, Reformer sessions, or even the occasional infrared class, I’ve bought into the method wholeheartedly. Why? It’s controlled. It’s low impact. And most importantly, it doesn’t demand explosive speed, which, for someone like me who prefers slow, intentional movement, is ideal.

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