Why Your Strength Program Needs Pilates

Since 2012, James has included Pilates workouts in his weekly exercise regimen to keep his muscles loose and increase flexibility. Kobe Bryant regularly hit the Pilates studio, too. So do professional football players, ballet dancers, and Harry Styles.

“I think a lot of times people assume Pilates is more for women,” says Kiana Fotoohi, Pasadena-based senior Equinox Pilates instructor, “But Joseph Pilates always intended his program to be for everyone. And now finally, we’re seeing professional athletes of all kinds who are implementing Pilates as part of their routines.”

Fotoohi believes that every routine can benefit from at least one Pilates mat or reformer session per week. Research agrees.