Catherine and Leah are Pilates teachers and movement experts. Join them as they explore the complexities around moving well and being well in today’s busy world. They share their professional and personal experiences with a soul purpose to support you wherever you are on your movement and wellness journey.
Find us:
@glowpilatesireland
@leah.hartepilates
@cb_pilates
@care_cancerrehab
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Catherine and Leah are Pilates teachers and movement experts. Join them as they explore the complexities around moving well and being well in today’s busy world. They share their professional and personal experiences with a soul purpose to support you wherever you are on your movement and wellness journey.
Find us:
@glowpilatesireland
@leah.hartepilates
@cb_pilates
@care_cancerrehab
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Leah and Catherine delve into a common client concern. Firstly, they discuss the word "toned" and what that really means. The reality of looking toned is largely influenced by body fat percentage. Catherine clarifies the difference between strength and hypertrophy training. Also the real life cost of having these abs- are you willing to put in the time and effort required? And is that effort worth it to me?
Home Truth- There are no quick fixes
Other things to consider is the type of core work you are doing, isometric exercises (planks) will not necessarily create the necessary stimulus to build muscle bulk. Working to muscular failure is essential to create necessary stimulus to build strength. Building muscle bulk requires more reps at a lower load. In order to be able to tolerate that we need a well functioning core system.
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