In this episode, Nikki chats with sports nutritionist and strength coach Steph Gaudreau about the benefits and differences between strength training and Pilates and why you may not want to use them interchangably.

They discuss:

• The issues with how fitness is marketed to women and how it influences our choices
• What is required to build strength, muscle, and bone density and if Pilates can meet these requirements in place of strength training
• The primary differences between programming and resistance options in Pilates and strength training and why these things matter.
• The importance of strength training for women over 40 and misconceptions around low impact exercise and "safety."

Connect with Steph

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Connect with Nikki

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Learn more about Nikki's beginner strength training programs Strength for Hypermobility and PUSH IT.

References mentioned:

The effects of Clinical Pilates Exercises on bone mineral density (BMD), physical performance and quality of life of women with postmenopausal osteoporosis

High-Intensity Resistance and Impact Training Improve Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: The LIFTMOR Randomized Controlled Trial