Why We’re Celebrating Bike Month at Good Body

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Why We’re Celebrating Bike Month at Good Body

May is National Bike Month, and here in Santa Monica, it’s a pretty big deal. Biking is such a great way to get around whether you're commuting, cruising to the beach, or just taking a break from LA traffic. At Good Body, we love anything that keeps our bodies moving, and cycling checks so many boxes: it's sustainable, energizing, and good for your mind and mood.

Since we’re all about supporting movement that supports your life, I wanted to take a second to talk about why Pilates is so good for cyclists.

Pilates + Biking = A Perfect Match

If you’re someone who rides a lot, you’ve probably noticed a few common things: tight hips, stiff lower back, maybe some shoulder tension. Pilates helps with all of that.

Here are a few reasons cyclists should be doing Pilates:

  • Core strength – So much of your power on the bike comes from a strong core. Pilates helps you build deep core stability that supports your spine and makes every pedal stroke more efficient.

  • Hip mobility + glute strength – Sitting on a bike for miles can lead to tight hips and overworked quads. Pilates helps open up your hips and strengthen those glutes (yes, we love a good glute burn!).

  • Better posture + alignment – All that time hunched over the handlebars can take a toll on your upper body. Pilates works to undo that by strengthening your postural muscles and improving alignment.

Ride By and Say Hi!

Throughout Bike Month, if you ride your bike to the studio or stop in on your bike, we’ve got:

🚲 Healthy snacks
🚲 Cold water
🚲 Swag to grab
🚲 A free pair of ToeSox if you purchase any package
🚲 Postcards to take with you and share with a friend

Whether you’re a cyclist looking to balance out your training or just someone who loves to move, we’d love to see you. Pilates and biking are a dream team and Bike Month is the perfect time to celebrate both.

Let us know why you ride.
Tag us @goodbodypilates and use #BikeMonthSM #WhyIRide.

Let’s keep moving,
-Good Body Pilates Studio Team