Exercising with a partner can be very helpful essentially when it comes to the accountability that it provides. Studies also show that exercising with a partner will make it more likely for both of you to stick through any fitness routine. If you’re looking to engage in exercise that both you and your significant other can benefit from, you will find that pilates can be the exercise you can enjoy together.
Stronger Together With Pilates
Pilates is well known for providing several benefits for an individual – including muscle strengthening, better posture/flexibility, and an improved immune system. When you practice pilates with another person, you’ll notice that it helps you communicate more effectively and build a stronger bond. It is a way for both of you to synchronize your inner and outer connections – meaning you’ll be more in tune with each other, making your relationship stronger.
Engaging in pilates with a partner enables you to develop the balance of giving and receiving. The exercises during partner pilates mirror that of the reformer, where both partners practice giving and taking control in each exercise.
When you and your partners sit back-to-back, you’ll find that your spines connect. Likewise, when you’re not in proper posture, you will notice gaps between your backs. In this scenario, you ideally provide feedback to your partner, and each of you would find a way to stay more connected and get into balance. Balance and stability are achieved only when both partners are in tune and communicate with each other- which is the foundation of any healthy relationship.
Want To Give Partner Pilates A Try?
Before you and your significant other engage in partner pilates, there are a few considerations both of you should be aware of. As instructors usually guide partners during a pilates class, it is crucial to be attentive and not attempt any exercise beyond both you and your partner’s balance capacity and individual strength. Like any other form of exercise, pilates requires you to save enough energy to get in and out of certain positions. Finally, communicate with your partner and let them know if you are losing your strength or balance.
We also offer a ladies-only pilates class if you wish to feel empowered in an all-woman setting.
