Pilates
Also known as: Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Pilates Session
Pilates is a strength exercise using body only that trains the abdominals.
StrengthBody OnlyBeginner
Primary muscles: Abdominals
Secondary muscles: Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back
How to do it
- Choose a mat or reformer session that suits your experience.
- Move through the sequence with control, keeping your trunk braced and breathing steadily.
- Prioritize precise form over speed or range.
- Log the total time.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Pilates from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Abdominals volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.