{"id":163980,"date":"2025-09-23T14:24:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/163980\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T14:24:14","slug":"try-this-full-body-dumbell-pilates-and-strength-workout-to-build-muscle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/163980\/","title":{"rendered":"Try This Full-Body Dumbell Pilates And Strength Workout To Build Muscle"},"content":{"rendered":"

For a long time, pilates<\/a> and strength training<\/a> have been pitted against each other. But at Women\u2019s Health and Men\u2019s Health, we know there\u2019s no reason for the beef\u2014especially because the two complement each other so well. That\u2019s why we created Pilates x Lift<\/a>: a four-week hybrid workout series from WH and MH that blends the star qualities of each modality to help you build muscle<\/a>, stay mobile<\/a>, and recover better<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Pilates helps build core stability, flexibility, and mobility. It\u2019s a powerhouse workout for your core and helps target all those deeper muscles and therefore makes lifts just that much better. (Go ahead and ask pro athletes like basketball legend Sue Bird or the Kansas City Chiefs.) <\/p>\n

We tapped two expert trainers\u2014Tara Bethune and Marcus Martinez, CSCS\u2014to create a full-body hybrid workout that incorporates all the best muscle-building strength moves and quiver-inducing pilates burners. Get ready for your coaches will lead you through an efficient (and \u201cdiabolical,\u201d as Marcus jokes) 30-minute workout that hits every muscle group and gives you the best of both fitness worlds.<\/p>\n

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Time: 30 minutes | Equipment: medium and heavy dumbbells | Good for: full body <\/p>\n

After a quick warmup, coaches Tara and Marcus launch into three blocks: lower body, upper body, and lower body once again.<\/p>\n

Each block kicks off with a traditional power-focused strength move (think: an explosive deadlift), followed by two pilates-based moves (like a classic hip bridge into bridge walkouts to burn out the hamstrings and glutes) to boost muscle activation and help you train to fatigue<\/a> by increasing time under tension<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The routine wraps with a set focused on rotation to double down on core strength, stability, and balance\u2014before wrapping up with 60 seconds of burpees. <\/p>\n

Meet your trainers: Tara Bethune<\/a> is a Nike trainer, pilates instructor, and bikini competitor. You can find her coaching at Soto Method, Fuze House, and Vaura pilates in New York City. Marcus Martinez<\/a>, CSCS, is a strength and conditioning specialist and kettlebell educator with over two decades of experience coaching athletes. <\/p>\n

The Case For Pairing Pilates With Strength Training<\/p>\n

This full-body hybrid workout gets at the core (pun intended) principles of the Pilates x Lift<\/a> program: Pairing pilates with strength training helps you build muscle more efficiently while improving mobility and endurance, so you get stronger and move better long-term, Coach Tara explains. <\/p>\n

Pilates strengthens your core and deep stabilizing muscles, which sharpens lifting mechanics and protects your joints from injury. Together, they create a balanced routine that not only boosts performance in the gym but also speeds up recovery so you can train harder, safer, and smarter.<\/p>\n

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Olivia Luppino is an editorial assistant at Women\u2019s Health. She spends most of her time interviewing expert sources about the latest fitness trends, nutrition tips, and practical advice for living a healthier life. Olivia previously wrote for New York Magazine\u2019s The Cut, PS (formerly POPSUGAR), and Salon, where she also did on-camera interviews with celebrity guests. She\u2019s currently training for the New York City marathon.<\/p>\n