Is Pilates considered cardio?
April 22, 2024
While your heart might race when you think about Teasers or Short Spine, Mr. Pilates’ original method was not designed to provide moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise. Nowadays, some Pilates Reformer classes may get you into this zone if they infuse cardiovascular training via the jumpboard, interval training, or a steady flow of advanced exercises, but the majority of Pilates lessons are not going to get your heart pumping to a level that challenges the cardiovascular system.