Nairobi, Jan. 17 -- In the last few years, Pilates has quietly stretched its way into Kenya's fitness scene, with sleek studios popping up across Nairobi.

Step into any of these spaces and one thing quickly stands out: most of the mats, the reformer, and the Wunda chair are occupied by women.

A BDLife tour of several Pilates studios around the city confirmed this trend, but it also uncovered a lingering misconception.

To many Kenyan men, Pilate exercises, which are low-impact movements that emphasise core strength, flexibilityand body alignment, are is still dismissed as a women's workout.

Men ignore them, thinking they are too light, too gentle, not manly enough or simply not serious enough.

However, fitness experts insist this narr...