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Why Men Are Finally
Catching On
Part of the appeal is that
Pilates 昀椀lls a gap that many
men do not realise they
have. Plenty of blokes spend
years lifting weights, running,
cycling, playing team sport
or sitting at a desk for long
hours without doing much to
improve mobility, posture or
body control. Pilates shines a
light on all of that.
It targets the areas many
men tend to ignore until
pain or stiffness forces the
issue. Think tight hips, cranky
lower backs, poor posture,
weak deep core muscles and
shoulders that look strong
but do not always move well.
Pilates helps bring those
weak links into focus.
It is also a smart complement
to other forms of training.
Men who love the gym often
昀椀nd Pilates improves their
stability and movement
quality. Runners and cyclists
appreciate the extra mobility
and core control. Golfers like
the rotational strength and
posture bene昀椀ts. Even desk
workers are realising it can
help counter the effects of
long days spent slouched
over screens.
