Naked exercises. Naked Pilates. Naked yoga. Leave your inhibitions at the door. Exercising in buff is becoming a trend!
With whom?
While researching this article, I’m fascinated, not…surprised, by how many forums there are for nude workouts. Now, I’m not a prude. I’m just curious.
Here are some descriptions I’ve read on forums from people describing their natural workouts. uninhibited Okay… obviously. Releasing. That comes up a lot. Productive. Productive? Let’s explore that.
When working out in your birthday outfit, there’s nothing to hide. When doing nude Pilates exercises, this means even more. Pilates is a detail-oriented exercise method in which great attention is paid to form. What better way to see your shape than doing Pilates naked! You can’t cheat. Your belly will be inside. Your shoulders will be down. Your bottom is going to get hooked. Yes, your training will be more productive.
Does this mean your local Pilates studio will start offering nude Pilates classes? Probably not. My Pilates studio won’t come mainly because no one would come. I live in New England. We cover pretty much everything around here.
I think most people do their workouts naked in the privacy of their own home or at a nude camp. Is it safe to exercise naked? I have to believe that most exercises can be done in the nude, however be careful with those high impact exercises. The breasts and testicles need a little extra support, thanks.
What about the cleanliness factor of working out naked? Which boil-producing germs are going to get into places they shouldn’t be? Even the cleanest Pilates equipment can contain a certain amount of germs. This thought definitely has a kind of yuck factor.
Ok… let’s turn this topic around. What is the naked truth about Pilates? What are some myths?
Myth: Pilates is only for women.
Naked Truth: No way! Joseph Pilates was a man. Men also need strength, flexibility and balance training.
Myth: Pilates is like Yoga.
Naked Truth: No way! Yoga is Yoga. Pilates is Pilates. There are some cross references. Breathing, stretching, and concentrating are part of both modalities, but the similarities end there.
Myth: Pilates is too difficult to master.
Naked Truth: No way! You have to start somewhere and beginners benefit from Pilates just as much as seasoned professionals. Start with the basics even if you’re fit. Remember: You must build a solid foundation before you build a house!
Whether nude workouts are your thing or not, give Pilates a try. With or without clothes, Pilates is an excellent option.
Susannah Marchese is a Certified Pilates Fitness Instructor and a contributing lead writer for
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