Pilates

My wife does it. It can be as easy or hard as you want it to be.

Certified instructor here, been teaching Pilates both privately and in large group reformer-based classes for several years now. Some things to consider:

Pilates, when taught well, primarily builds supportive muscle around the spine to maintain healthy movement and build a strong mind and body connection. Pilates used to mean a very specific method that was taught by Joseph Pilates and refined by his students, but in 2026 with the massive popularity of the method it’s like “yoga”, it can mean almost anything. If you're inflexible, mat classes will be the hardest, reformer is the safest way to start as it can accommodate just about any body. If you have injuries or other medical issues I would definitely start with one on one training before trying any group class. Also, it’s not a cure all. I’d recommend you add some strength training and cardio to compliment. Pilates is not high intensity. Hope this helps, it’s a great method that addresses much more than getting a “good workout.”

PS if you’re ever in Metarie stop by Club Pilates on Metarie road and take an intro or a beginner class, I’m the only guy teaching there so I’m not hard to find.