The Truth About Pilates vs Weight Training

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Here's what science says about whether pilates or weights is gonna give you body goals😉 To know whether what you’re doing is actually working, get the BodyPod by HumeHealth: http://bit.ly/4lTFQVp and use my code "MALU" within the next 7 days to save up to 50%. Join 7k+ newsletter readers for science-based health tips and tools: https://hannahmalu.com/newsletter Let's stay connected: https://instagram.com/hnnhmalu 🍿 WATCH NEXT ▸ 14 Small Habits to Boost Your Metabolism *no movement required* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFbiCp3KI8k&list=PLOMnbB1Hi8Svqnly6jVNrk1sJ2zZxKOZq&index=6&pp=gAQBiAQB2AbAAg%3D%3D ▸ Why you're bloated (and how not to be) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuIObw3O71k&list=PLOMnbB1Hi8Svqnly6jVNrk1sJ2zZxKOZq&index=4&pp=gAQBiAQB2AYc ▸ 8 "healthy" nutrition habits women need to STOP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNj4HfD_lWY&list=PLOMnbB1Hi8Svqnly6jVNrk1sJ2zZxKOZq&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB2AYTsAgC Thank you for watching and for being here! 0:00 Pilates vs. weights: how to look lean (not bulky) 1:14 What Pilates actually is + what it trains 3:18 The cons of Pilates 4:47 Body fat % is what counts 6:51 What strength training is good for 8:05 Hypertrophy + puffy muscles 11:56 Why some women can look “bulky” (+ how to avoid it) 19:06 So…what should you do? Business inquiries: [email protected] SOURCES (exerpt): Binmahfoz A, Dighriri A, Gray C, Gray SR. Effect of resistance exercise on body composition, muscle strength and cardiometabolic health during dietary weight loss in people living with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. *BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med*. 2025;11(3):e002363. Published 2025 Sep 2. doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002363 Bueno de Souza RO, Marcon LF, Arruda ASF, Pontes Junior FL, Melo RC. Effects of Mat Pilates on Physical Functional Performance of Older Adults: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. *Am J Phys Med Rehabil*. 2018;97(6):414-425. doi:10.1097/PHM.0000000000000883 Molinari T, Radaelli R, Rech A, Brusco CM, Markarian AM, Lopez P. Moderators of Resistance Training Effects in Healthy Young Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. *J Strength Cond Res*. 2024;38(4):804-814. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004666 Oliveira LS, de Oliveira RG, da Silva TQ, Gonzaga S, de Oliveira LC. Effects of pilates exercises on strength, endurance and muscle power in older adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis. *J Bodyw Mov Ther*. 2024;39:615-634. doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.02.021 DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this description box are affiliate links, which means I may get a small commission if you make a purchase via that link with NO extra cost to you. The content I share on this channel is based on my own experience and knowledge. When I talk about health related topics, I'm not giving medical advice but do so for educational purposes. If you want to try out health related tips I share, please consult with a health professional in person before doing so.