People love feeling strong and aligned, and they gain a sense of accomplishment when they exceed their strength limits. In a traditional Pilates and movement mat class, body-weight exercises are a staple and proven to be an effective way to build strength. When it is time to increase the challenge, or when body-weight exercises are inappropriate, the addition of free weights helps people build strength and confidence.
Learning objectives
- Understand principles and effects of strength training
- Know the dos and don’ts when adding free weights
- Discover specific exercises, their application, and ways to assess progress
- Learn how to properly incorporate strength training into a Pilates and movement mat class