Speak for yourself. Serious lifting at the gym works wonders for me. And the posterior chain work I do (squats, deads, GHRs, GMs), as well as my typical cardio (erging, other than walking around) helps with the flexor/extensor imbalances many people have. Used to do some kettlebell work, not so much these days but just for lack of KBs at the gym.
I've done various physical activity through the years, and I've found that virtually any of it provides real benefits: strength training, as mentioned, also HIIT cardio, long-duration cardio, stretching and flexibility work, foam rolling / myofascial release. You want to work each system in balance.
Pilates (or any other single practice) may be fine of itself but it's not a One True Solution either.
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Speak for yourself. Serious lifting at the gym works wonders for me. And the posterior chain work I do (squats, deads, GHRs, GMs), as well as my typical cardio (erging, other than walking around) helps with the flexor/extensor imbalances many people have. Used to do some kettlebell work, not so much these days but just for lack of KBs at the gym.
I've done various physical activity through the years, and I've found that virtually any of it provides real benefits: strength training, as mentioned, also HIIT cardio, long-duration cardio, stretching and flexibility work, foam rolling / myofascial release. You want to work each system in balance.
Pilates (or any other single practice) may be fine of itself but it's not a One True Solution either.