09/09/2025
I’ve had the privilege of training professional athletes — including NFL players — who bring the same dedication to Pilates that they do to the game. Their incredible strength is matched with their focus, discipline, and commitment.
🏈 Goodell Has Been Doing Pilates For 18 Years
“There, Goodell talked to me about his experience with Pilates, which began around 18 years ago, when as he related, “My brother Michael had been an instructor for quite a while and got me into it.” Goodell continued by saying, “It was completely different I was used to any kind of exercise, which is what I think intrigued me and is right for me. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve seen the need for something different, something with stretching, strengthening and fitness.”
🏈 Goodell Estimated That 10 Percent Of NFL Players Do Pilates
“Now, as Pace indicated, one of the stereotypes of Pilates is that it’s only for women. But there is really no reason why this should be the case for Pilates—which consists of different low-impact movements to strengthen your core muscles, increase your flexibility, improve your posture and give you more awareness of your body in general. Last I checked men also have core muscles, postures and bodies in general. Goodell’s longtime practicing of Pilates certainly counters that stereotype. In addition, Goodell estimated that around 10% of NFL players regularly do Pilates for “conditioning, also recovery.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2025/09/08/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-talks-about-how-pilates-has-helped/
