186. A Simple Way To Build Muscle in Pilates

About this episode

Dr. Adam McAtee shares an evidence-based approach to building muscle in Pilates through specific exercise strategies.

In this episode, Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, DPT shares a simple, evidence-based approach to building muscle in Pilates by doing exercises twice per session, aligning with ACSM recommendations. He discusses practical strategies, common misconceptions, and how to incorporate hypertrophy principles into Pilates practice. Have a teacher training program? We have a done-for-you anatomy module for you to use in your training. Click here to learn more. Pilates studio owners! Want to get your entire staff into the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club (for a DEAL)? Click here for 2-week free trail of the Studio Membership. Ready to take your teaching career to the next level? ⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Anatomy & Biomechanics Club. ⁠⁠ Click here⁠⁠ for a 2-week free trail of the Pilates Club. Click here for a free Muscles Guide. ⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ to follow Adam on Instagram.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Adam McAtee

Topics covered

• building muscle
• Pilates
• hypertrophy principles
• exercise strategies
• teacher training

Keywords

• muscle building
• Pilates exercises
• ACSM recommendations
• hypertrophy
• fitness strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ACSM, Anatomy & Biomechanics Club, Pilates Club

Products: Muscles Guide

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