First off, I like to express that I really admire people who are doing weightlifting. I believe, they are enjoying this physical activity, achieving their goals and getting good post-workout sensations.
My takes on fitness is that, I never stress what is “good”, what is “bad” or what is “perfect” activities. I am just talking through my experience on how and why Pilates makes difference in YOUR daily basis.
As I gained more insights on Pilates, here’s few key criteria why considering Pilates does IMPACT you:
- you can do it everyday
- you will like it
- you will feel your body strength
- you will admire your body shape
- you are in a safe place
- you are challenging your capacity beyond limitations
Considering other sort of fitness activities – I have done some weightlifting over the course of past years. And YES, great vibes! But it requires 48 hours’ recovery time before working that set of muscles again.
My body is soft and flexible, I felt very sore and stiff after, even though never skip stretching.
I was never being very ambitious about weightlifting anyway.
Just realized, that I want to move every day. I want to feel light, flexible and strong every day.
Pilates and Xtend Barre
I am teaching Pilates and Xtend Barre. While I am teaching, I cannot be still. Therefore, I am moving, demo, talking and sweating. And not considering class I am teaching as my workout.
For myself I am practicing yoga, attend Pilates mat and Reformer classes and dancing.
Just to put a shed from my perspective regarding weightlifting, I simply don’t have this 48 hour for recovery. Anyway, it is my lifestyle and I just share my fitness journey experience.
But if you are doing weightlifting, it would be great to create more body awareness incorporating Pilates in your routine.
Bring Pilates into your weightlifting
‘REST is essential to the muscle building process’, says American Council of Exercise. Without it, your muscles fibers can’t repair or have time to grow stronger and thicker.
A good approach would be to alternate your Pilates workout days with your weight training days. And, at least one day for rest.
A perfect schedule might look like this:
Monday: Strength train leg
Tuesday: Pilates
Wednesday: Upper body Strength training
Thursday: Pilates
Friday: Full- body strength training
Saturday: Pilates
Sunday: Rest
Make your fitness routine enjoyable and safe with proper nutritious diet!
Luba Pilates 