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Pilates has become one of the most popular workouts in the fitness world, but can it actually help you build muscle? The answer may surprise you.

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Strength exercises stimulate muscle growth by creating small tears in muscle fibres. During recovery, the body repairs these fibres, making them thicker and stronger.