Is Pilates resistance training and does it make you stronger? Pilates can involve the use of resistance – such as resistance bands and weights on the mat and springs on the machines. However, in order to get stronger, you need to use a significant amount of resistance – enough to fatigue your muscles. Pilates will improve your abdominal strength and is a great way to train the movements you need for strength training your arms and legs but for true strength gains you need heavy weights in the gym. Learn more about this…