ModFit: Your Next-Level in Pilates

If you’ve ever left a Pilates class thinking to yourself ‘well that wasn’t so hard’, then it might well be time to kick things up a notch. Enter – ModFit. A cardio-based Pilates-inspired workout that will help you strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness, with a guarantee to make you sweat, baby sweat. In this article, we’re exploring what is MODFit, and why you should try it, especially if you’ve been happily crunching, pulsing and piking your way through class in a breeze. 

What is ModFit?

ModFit is to Pilates as a thrilling roller coaster is to a leisurely train ride. ModFit, like the roller coaster, injects intensity and dynamism into the familiar Pilates routine, promising to make you sweat and challenge your fitness boundaries. Just as the roller coaster adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to your theme park visit, ModFit brings a new level of intensity and cardiovascular engagement to your workout regimen, ensuring a more invigorating and challenging experience. 

What to expect at your first ModFit class?

Embarking on your first ModFit class promises an invigorating fusion of Pilates principles and integrated movement, designed to elevate both your strength and cardiovascular fitness. 

Stepping into the class you can expect a dynamic blend of flexibility, core work, balance training, resistance exercises, and cardio respiratory drills. All of this takes place, while maintaining the emphasis on the foundational Pilates principles of alignment, breath, and controlled mindful movement throughout the session. 

Your class will begin with basic movement patterns to warm up the targeted areas, gradually intensifying through increased tempo, higher reps, and additional resistance using bands, weights and bodyweight. The structured sequence aims to enhance control and build muscle endurance, with a thoughtful conclusion that includes stretching the worked muscle groups, breath work, and relaxation. By the end of your ModFit class, the goal is to leave you feeling not just physically challenged, but also harmoniously balanced, having undergone a comprehensive and well-rounded workout.

Why your body needs new forms of exercise

Imagine for a minute you’re a regular lover of jogging, or perhaps you are! After a while your muscles begin to adapt, get stronger and as they get used to the movements the impact on their physical body doesn’t feel the same. At this point, many joggers have a choice – run for longer periods of time, to get the same amount of impact, or turn to HIIT (high intensity interval training) to boost their workout. The same goes if you’ve been doing Pilates, barre or yoga for a long period of time. Although there’s no doubt it’s still doing good for your body, mind and soul, you might also be secretly craving your next challenge. 

Diversifying your workout routine with new forms of exercise is not just a means of breaking the monotony, but a crucial strategy for continual progress and optimal fitness gains. Your body is remarkably adaptable, and when subjected to the same exercises repeatedly, it can plateau, stalling both strength and fitness improvements. 

Introducing new forms of exercise challenges different muscle groups, engages varied movement patterns, and enhances overall athleticism. This variety not only prevents boredom, but also stimulates your body to adapt, promoting continuous growth in strength, endurance, and flexibility. Embracing diverse workouts ensures a holistic approach to fitness, addressing various aspects of physical health and well-being. 

By incorporating cardio activities, such as a weekly ModFit class, you can keep your body guessing and adapting.

Why you should integrate cardio exercise into your workout routine

If you’ve been dedicated to Pilates for some time,  incorporating cardio into your fitness routine is a game-changer for overall health and fitness. While Pilates and strength training are superb for building muscle strength, enhancing flexibility, and promoting core stability, cardio introduces a crucial cardiovascular component. Engaging in aerobic exercises not only burns calories but also boosts heart health, improves circulation, and increases lung capacity. By incorporating a more cardio-based workout, such as ModFit, you can experience enhanced endurance, elevated metabolism, and a more comprehensive fitness transformation. 

This combination not only promotes weight management but also cultivates a well-rounded approach to fitness, ensuring a healthier heart, increased stamina, and a more robust overall physique. So, for those accustomed to the steady pace of Pilates, introducing cardio not only diversifies the workout routine, but also ensures a more holistically empowered and resilient body.

The journey from a familiar Pilates routine to the invigorating world of ModFit injects intensity and dynamism into your workout schedule, promising to make you break a sweat and redefine your fitness boundaries. As we explored what ModFit is and what to expect in your first class, it became evident that this cardio-based, Pilates-inspired workout offers a well-rounded and comprehensive fitness experience.

Understanding the importance of introducing new forms of exercise into your routine is crucial for continual progress. While dedicated practices like Pilates, barre, or yoga are undoubtedly beneficial, incorporating diverse workouts becomes essential to prevent plateaus and ignite new challenges. ModFit, with its blend of Pilates principles and cardio elements, emerges as the perfect solution to break the monotony and stimulate continuous growth in strength, endurance, and flexibility.

For those deeply rooted in their love of Pilates, integrating cardio exercises, such as a ModFit class, is a transformative step towards overall health and fitness. Beyond the muscle-strengthening benefits, cardio introduces a vital cardiovascular component, promoting heart health, improved circulation, and increased lung capacity. The combination of Pilates and ModFit not only ensures a diverse and engaging workout routine, but also cultivates a well-rounded approach to fitness, promising a healthier heart, enhanced stamina, and a more resilient physique. Join us in our Cornerstone studio, for your first ModFit class today.