Lincoln Daily News 2025-26 Health & Wellness Magazine Pg.27 • It can improve and strengthen your glutes and abdominal muscles. When asked how the benefits of Pilates compare to other exercises, Tappy said “it depends.” For instance, Yoga focuses on balance as it combines Eastern and Western techniques for strength training and stretching. Pilates gives you a full range of motion and control. Tappy said, Pilates involves slow and controlled movements while using focused breathing. As you inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth, you use your abdominal muscles. In a May 2024 WebMD article on Pilates, Kara Mayer Robinson and Alyson Powell Key explain some key differences between Yoga and Pilates. Continued -- Robinson and Key said, “Yoga emphasizes mind-body connection and offers physical benefits like strength, flexibility, and balance, often with meditation.” In contrast, “Pilates focuses on core strength through structured exercises and slowly gets more challenging.” In addition, Robinson and Key said “There are various forms of yoga, while Pilates typically follows a standard set of exercises with the chance to advance with help from an instructor.” Since some people exercise to lose weight, they may wonder if Pilates can be effective for weight loss. Tappy said, it can be, but Pilates is more about creating healthy habits (like nutrition) and moving fundamentally produces longer, lean toned muscles plus endurance.
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