#145: Do heavy weights "bulk" and does Pilates "tone"?

You can find anecdotes everywhere that heavy weights "bulk" and Pilates-type movements provide a long, lean, toned body. Is there any truth behind these anecdotes? And further, do you HAVE to lift heavy weights to build muscle? Does Pilates build muscle? These are all questions that Shannon discusses in today's episode.0:00: Introduction4:00: What research says about exercise and body composition7:40: Does the “burn” cause muscle growth?10:10: Challenge to the muscle 11:54: Does Pilates build muscle?18:12: Aesthetic differences between the two groups25:15: Exercise for muscle growth 27:30: The middle ground of fitness29:30: Summary  Study referenced Get on our email list Follow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on Instagram

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Develop your most fit body, while perserving your body. Dr. Shannon, DPT is a physical therapist and long-time fitness trainer. She integrates the current research with her experience as a PT and trainer to educate you on effective fitness practices that don't wreck your body. In her concise, no-fluff episodes, Shannon busts myths and gives you tangible takeaways in each episode. Try her workout platform here: https://www.evlofitness.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=link+in+bio&utm_campaign=evloTry her free class here: https://bit.ly/3jnJXi7Follow her on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/3DusHPjFollow her on Tiktok here: https://bit.ly/3Hn6cg5