Reformer Pilates is a holistic exercise option that addresses not just muscular strength but also joint health, balance, and more. Many people enjoy Pilates as part of a group with an instructor, but did you know there are also Reformer Pilates classes for couples? You and your partner can participate in Pilates together, either directly in a couples class or by taking the same class and simply being there for each other.
When you and your partner work together, you may find yourself inspired to put in just a little more of yourself, resulting in an even more potent physical workout. The encouragement, motivation, and joy that come from participating in Pilates with someone you love can make a big difference! Here’s how.
The Physical Workout
When most people think of Pilates, they usually imagine a few strenuous exercises, such as extended planks.
Despite its low-impact nature, Pilates will undoubtedly get your heart pumping. The focus is on the quality of the moment, not necessarily its intensity.
In addition to physical benefits, weekly Pilates sessions can improve your mental health. Researchers have found that Pilates can help to reduce the psychopathological symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Pilates can keep you both healthier at the most basic level by supporting your body’s muscular, circulatory, and respiratory systems.
Overall, Pilates offers full-body, low-impact exercise with significant physical and mental health benefits.
The Bodily Awareness
People often forget that one of the most significant benefits of Pilates is its ability to teach bodily awareness. You will consistently be examining your form, and to do so, you will need to carefully experience the state of your body without being able to see yourself.
This practice is invaluable for couples for a few reasons.
- It is a great way to work together if you are in the same class; you can watch each other and help each other succeed.
- Increasing your bodily awareness supports calming and mindfulness; this attunement can deepen your intimacy when you spend time together. However, this awareness is also valuable for your health, as it reduces your risk of injury. If you are more in control of your body, you are less likely to push it beyond its limits.
The Teamwork and Communication
Strong relationships are built on two important factors: communication and teamwork. Reformer Pilates can help you build both. If you participate in couples classes, you will be forging a stronger bond through direct teamwork; if you are in singles classes together, you will both be on the same page about what you should be practicing, what you are experiencing, and how that makes you feel.
In both cases, your relationship can blossom with better communication and collaboration. At the same time, you are still working out your body and providing your heart with the opportunity to get stronger and more efficient.
The Flexibility and Balance
Pilates is widely known as one of the best exercise methods for improving a person’s balance and overall joint flexibility. As one member of a couple, you should value this benefit; it keeps you healthy and safe so you can continue to enjoy your partnership for many years to come.
Flexibility helps to reduce the risk of injury, as your body becomes more adaptable to complex movements. Pilates also supports the muscles around the joint, helping you maintain better balance and stability to stay active. You are less likely to fall and injure yourself, and you can stand together with your partner with confidence.
The Calorie Burn
Pilates may look easy if you catch a glimpse inside a classroom, but you will find that you work up a sweat quickly! Couples who practice Pilates together are more likely to commit to attending every class. This is important because couples build more muscle when they stay committed.
Increased muscle mass leads to greater calorie burning. Then, the Pilates class itself will encourage movement that burns calories. Together, you and your partner may lose weight and improve your health, whether in a couples or singles class.
Try Reformer Pilates With Your Partner
If you have never tried Pilates with a partner (or if Pilates is new to you entirely), there is a whole world of exciting opportunities waiting for you! Couples can get healthier through Reformer Pilates, a combination of physical and mindfulness practices that reflect directly in both the physical and emotional aspects of a relationship.
Contact RTR Pilates to sign up for a class together and see how you can support your own health and your partner’s in one place!