Sam Wood weighs in on the Pilates vs lifting debate

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementLifestyleHealth & wellnessPilates has long been considered a preferable alternative to lifting, but Sam Wood remains a staunch advocate for lifting.Updated July 23, 2026 — 5:20am,first published 5:18amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:12Samsung reshapes the smartphone with the Galaxy Z Fold8Video icon1:48Concerns about national Aus Alert system ahead of testVideo icon1:48Brisbane 2032 Olympic aquatic centre design revealedVideo icon2:37Two dead after horrific blaze destroys home within minutesAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe