What Are the Benefits of Combining Pilates and Strength Training?
Most studios make you choose. At STRONGROOM, you don’t have to.
We’ve built our entire offering around the combination of reformer Pilates and strength training, because we genuinely believe it’s one of the most effective ways to train your body. Here’s the science (and the real-life proof) behind why.
They complement each other perfectly.
Reformer Pilates builds deep core strength, mobility, body awareness, and muscular endurance. Strength training (think dumbbells, barbells, resistance) builds muscle mass, bone density, and raw functional strength. Together, they cover everything your body needs, and each one makes the other more effective.
Better mobility from Pilates means better range of motion in your strength work. Better strength from lifting means more stability and control on the reformer. It’s a genuine two-way relationship.
The results speak for themselves:
- Stronger body composition
- Improved posture and reduced injury risk
- Better core stability that transfers to everyday life
- Increased bone density (crucial for women as we age)
- Greater flexibility without sacrificing strength
- A body that feels capable, not just looks it
At STRONGROOM, this is baked into how we program.
Our Reformer classes build that deep, controlled strength. Our Lift classes take you into the weights room with proper coaching and progressive programming. Our STRONG Reformer classes combine both in one session. You can mix and match based on what your body needs that week, and our team will help you figure out the right combination for your goals.
This isn’t two things bolted together. It’s one cohesive approach to building a body that’s strong, mobile, and resilient for the long term.
Ready to try it? Come in for a Basics class to get started on the reformer, then add a Lift class once you’ve found your feet. Most members tell us within a few weeks that they can’t believe they used to do one without the other.