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Minimal Strength

The essential strength training to complement your Pilates practice

Build strength with simple, effective and guided weight training sessions designed to fit into your routine alongside Pilates. No gym, no complicated exercises, just a sustainable approach to getting stronger.

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You don’t have to choose
between Pilates and strength training

You can enjoy both, without losing the joy of movement or turning your workouts into another source of pressure.

Instead of constantly switching between exercises, you’ll focus on a few fundamental movements, giving yourself time to improve your technique, build confidence and gradually get stronger.

How the Program Works

A Simple Strength Routine You Can Keep Coming Back To

Minimal Strength is designed to become a regular part of your movement routine, not just a program to complete once.

With just two workouts per week, one for your upper body and one for your lower body, you’ll focus on essential strength exercises, repeating them over time to improve your technique, build confidence and develop lasting strength.

With 8 different workouts to choose from, you can continue alternating between sessions, revisiting exercises and adapting your practice as you grow stronger.

No complicated routines, no constant need for new exercises. Just simple, effective strength training that fits into your life.

How to Follow the Program

On Your Own,
at Your Own Pace

Simply press play and focus on your movements. I’ll guide you through every rep, set and rest period, so you don’t have to count or plan anything.

Weekly Program

Pilates + Strength

Not sure how to combine Pilates and strength training throughout your week? I’ve already planned it for you!

Each week, you’ll find:

  • 2 Minimal Strength workouts
  • Carefully selected Pilates classes
  • A balanced mix of intensity and recovery

The Pilates + Strength Weekly Program includes classes from the Paola Pilates membership and is therefore available to active members only.

What’s Included in
MINIMAL STRENGTH:

  • 8 guided strength workouts: 4 upper body and 4 lower body sessions, around 30 minutes each.
  • A sustainable strength routine: A simple structure to guide your practice, with workouts you can repeat and revisit over time.
  • A simple training schedule: Just 2 workouts per week, with clear guidance on which sessions to follow.
  • A comprehensive PDF guide: Everything you need to choose your weights, follow the program, track your progress and combine strength training with Pilates.
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What Our Minimal Strength
Members Are Saying

  • Rita
    Love it it's simple in the best way possible. I agree that you don't need complicated strength exercises to get stronger just the basics excellent workout!
  • Franziska R.
    Hi Paola, I started your Lower Body Strength workout today, and I absolutely loved it! I’m already looking forward to doing more of your weighted classes.
  • Sara Z.
    Hi Paola, I’ve finished the first two weeks (a little ahead of schedule because I condensed the second week before leaving for the weekend) of the Pilates + Strength program and I’m thrilled! I could really feel my muscles working, and it seemed that Pilates helped me activate my muscles better during weight-training sessions, while the weights made me stronger in Pilates exercises. I was worried I wouldn’t manage everything because previously I only did your 3 essentials, adding 2 functional training sessions. Instead, I had to change my mind: not only did I complete the program, but I feel much more energetic. And I wanted to give you special praise because, unlike almost all personal trainers these days, you emphasize the connection with our bodies and the kindness with which we should always treat them, instead of focusing solely on achieving physical and aesthetic results, despite your enviable physique. That’s why training with you is also a blessing for the mind 🤍
  • Rita M.
    Absolutely loving the new strength program! 💪 I've worked out most of my life and trained in so many different styles, but I can honestly say I've been doing your workouts exclusively, now adding strength twice a week, and I'm in the best shape without the burnout I've experienced in the past. Your workouts are absolutely amazing, and I truly look forward to them every week – I might be a little addicted! 🤩
  • Sara R.
    Paola, after several weeks of consistently following the entire Pilates + Strength program, I can only confirm how effective your classes are. I feel stronger, lighter, and more energetic. These days I prefer working out in the morning, so I get up at 5:30 to train before work. And despite waking up earlier, my energy throughout the day has definitely improved! 🤍
  • Roxanne S.
    Amazing strengthening class. I missed it last week but had to give it a try and loved every bit of the burn. Life is always so busy but wanted to take a minute for all of your thoughtful classes. I love the minimal strength training classes you created. They are a perfect addition to my workout routine. Just what I needed. ❤️ thank you for the inspiration ❤️

Ready to Add Strength
to Your Pilates Practice?

Minimal Strength is a separate program, not included in the Paola Pilates membership. It’s available as a one-time purchase, with lifetime access, even if you cancel your membership.

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€49.99One-time payment.
Yours to keep forever