Pilates for men gives you increased strength, more endurance, agility and power. These benefits are what most men are looking for their workout to provide.
Is Pilates for men different then for women? Not in terms of actual exercises, but because men have different physical structures than women, certain moves may prove difficult. Men have a narrower pelvis, tighter hips and generally tighter hamstrings then women. Both sexes require the same benefits of regular exercise.
Are men concerned with stronger bones, less body fat and better orgasms? Of course they are! Or they should be. Men need strong bones and less belly fat just as much as women do. And better orgasms? Who doesn't want better orgasms! Pilates has been falsely identified as a woman only exercise. First, it was created by a man for men. The first practitioners were soldiers, boxers, and athletes.
There seems to be a movement of men to Pilates. I've seen more men in my studio recently than ever before. I've noticed that they break down into three categories. Men who are aging, men who are young and fit, and men who have had a significant weight loss. Their reasons for seeking out Pilates for men may be different, but they can all benefit from the regimen.
Men who are getting older notice a difference in how their bodies feel. They may be unable to perform the same kind of exercise they did when younger. These men will benefit from more stretching, core strengthening for stronger backs and better posture, and exercise that is gentle on their joints.
Men who are young and fit may already be active and strong. More often they are looking to gain functional strength to improve their golf game or muscular endurance. Or they might be bored with their routines and want variety. Pilates for men can breathe some life back into their game.
Men who have lost a large amount of weight might still have belly fat. They lost the pounds and now want to tone their mid sections. Pilates, with all its attention to building stronger abs, is a perfect addition to a well-rounded plan that includes cardio, strength training and a lean low fat diet.
Pilates for men can improve posture, balance, stability, flexibility, coordination, endurance and functional strength. Men's health benefits everyone.
