The Real Reason You’re Not Feeling Your Pilates Work — And What to Do About It
If you’ve ever been mid-movement in class and thought, “I can’t feel it,” you’re not the only one.
But here’s the truth: strength doesn’t come from how hard you push… it comes from how well you control the movement.
The missing link in most training
Most people chase intensity. More weight. More reps. More burn. However without precision, that intensity builds tension instead of strength.
When your body compensates, your nervous system learns shortcuts instead of purpose.
Your glutes switch off. Your ribs flare. Your shoulders creep up. You’re working hard, but not well.
The shift: stability before strength
At Vera Method, we retrain how the body organises itself before we load it. True strength and power only comes from a stable base.
Here’s how you can start applying that in class:
💡 In those moments you lose alignment, think —
“Ribs to hips. Belly button to spine. Shoulders down and back.”Take a breath, reset, and realign.
You’ll instantly notice deeper activation and more stability through your core and pelvis.
That’s the moment control turns into strength.
Why it matters
When you prioritise precision, you:
Build balanced muscle patterns
Protect your joints from unnecessary strain
Improve your body’s capacity to generate force efficiently
This is the foundation that makes your lifts heavier, your recovery faster, and your movement more powerful both in and out of the studio. Because if we’re not building a strong body outside of the gym, what is the point?
The invitation
This week in class, we’re focusing on stability before strength.
It’s not about chasing the burn: it’s about building the intelligence behind your movement.
When you move better, you perform better. Every rep becomes a message to your body about how to move with integrity.
If you’re ready to feel that precision for yourself, not just read about it, join me in class this week.
📅 Class is in two days.
Spots are limited.
Book your space here → Pilates Foundations with Vera Method
Can’t find a class time that suits you? Shoot me an email at mon@veramethod.com.au
