Is Pilates enough exercise on its own?

Yes. The level of weekly activity as described will fulfill all of the conditions for good health, function, flexibility and cardio with Pilates alone.

Is Pilates like weight training?

Yes. Pilates can substitute weight training if one wants lean muscle tone, muscular endurance, and a strong center. It can not provide the same level of absolute power and maximal muscle bulk from progressive, heavy barbell training.

Is Pilates a good exercise for strength?

Yes! The deep, stabilizing, and intrinsic muscular system, completely ignored by all gym machines, is intensely and specifically trained with Pilates, developing tremendous muscular endurance and great core and back strength.

Why do people leave the gym for Pilates?

Because chronic exhaustion from the gym is a killer, to avoid chronic strain or bore you might develop training the same way, to experience low impact peaceful movement that does not lead to yet more exhaustion while you are so busy.