Pilates vs Spin: Why Mixing Your Training Makes You Stronger

Most people fall into one camp: the zen Pilates devotee or the sweat-dripping Spin junkie. But the truth is, combining these two very different workouts could be the smartest move you make for your body and your fitness goals.

🧘 The Power of Pilates

Pilates is all about control, precision, and building strength from the inside out. Think core stability, mobility, posture, and balance. It helps:

• Strengthen your smaller stabilising muscles

• Improve flexibility and joint mobility

• Reduce injury risk (because your body moves better under load)

🚴 The Burn of Spin

Spin takes things in the opposite direction—fast-paced, high-energy cardio that pushes your endurance and torches calories. It’s designed to:

• Build cardiovascular fitness

• Strengthen your legs and glutes

• Train your mental toughness with short bursts and climbs

💥 Why They Work Better Together

Where Spin hammers the big muscle groups, Pilates fine-tunes the smaller ones that support them. Pilates helps you recover faster from Spin sessions by improving mobility and core stability, while Spin balances out the slower, mindful pace of Pilates with intense heart-pumping work. Together they give you:

• A stronger, more resilient core

• Better posture on and off the bike

• Improved endurance and mobility

• A balanced body that looks good and feels even better

👊 The Northy Gym Way

At Northy, it’s not about choosing one path. It’s about mixing it up so your body and mind stay challenged. One Pilates class a week plus one Spin class a week can transform how you feel in the gym and in daily life.

Call to Action:
Check the timetable and book your next Pilates and Spin combo—your body will thank you for it.