Yoga vs. Pilates in Overland Park: Which is Better?

Faceoff time! Yoga and Pilates in Overland Park: Which is the better option for you?

Since we are a large, high-end Pilates studio in Kansas City, you may think we are biased on this. However, we will present the facts first and then try to persuade you just a little bit to get started with Pilates in Overland Park, which offers some of the same benefits of yoga, but with higher impact and intensity workouts to truly help you change your body and your life.

Let’s get started, using this article from Oprah magazine:

Heart health benefits of yoga vs. Pilates in Overland Park

Standard yoga does not do much to get your heart pumping, but power yoga may give your heart a little bit of a workout. Standard, beginner Pilates offers a “mild aerobic challenge,” but Pilates 1901’s Pilates in Overland Park offers high intensity, high impact workouts like cardio sculpt, tramp, ZUMBA®, and many others!

Weight loss benefits of yoga vs. Pilates in Overland Park

According to the article, a fifty minute yoga class will burn between 145 and 250 calories. For those who want to lose weight, yoga is typically recommended as an accompaniment to high intensity training like jogging or cycling. A Pilates class of the same length can burn between 175 and 375+ calories, depending on which class you attend. With our Pilates in Overland Park at Pilates 1901, our trainers are here to help you meet your specific fitness goals, and if that means weight loss, we’ll recommend the right classes for ultimate weight loss and toning!

Strength & flexibility benefits of yoga vs. Pilates in Overland Park

If increasing your flexibility is your ultimate goal, then yoga is ideal for you. Yoga can help increase joint flexibility and there are many types to fit your exact needs. However, if you’re looking to get the benefits of slightly improved flexibility and massively improved strength, then Pilates in Overland Park at Pilates 1901 may be your best bet. According to a study, Pilates is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your abs, and can be up to 310% more effective at tightening abs than crunches. Pilates works to challenge your core while also strengthening your back, arms, thighs, and glutes.

Sign up for Pilates 1901’s Pilates in Overland Park today!

If you’re ready to get started reaping all the benefits of Pilates in Overland Park with Pilates 1901, sign up for your classes today. We can’t wait to help you change your body and your life!