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#202: 200TH EPISODE BEST OF: Pilates & Megaformer: do they build muscle, tone, or "lengthen?" by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

#202: 200TH EPISODE BEST OF: Pilates & Megaformer: do they build muscle, tone, or "lengthen?"

from The Dr. Shannon Show

by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Published: Thu Jan 23 2025

Show Notes

In the final episode of our 200th episode series, Dr. Shannon is joined by Evlo instructor Dr. Payton to discuss Pilates. They answer if Pilates, barre, and megaformer methods build muscle. They also discuss the potential benefits of these methods and how/if to include them in your routine.

0:00: Introduction
2:35: Defining Pilates
5:14: Does high-rep, low-load training build muscle?
9:54: Benefits of Pilates
:If I'm shaking or burning am I building muscle?
17: 30: Will Pilates make me "long and lean" ?
:Lagree and Megaformer
:Does "hard" equal effective?
:Can you combine Evlo with Pilates?

To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.