01/10/2026
Feeling stressed? Research shows that Pilates can help with stress relief.
Stress can show up as tight shoulders, a tense neck and jaw, shallow breathing, poor sleep, or feeling like your mind (and nervous system) never stops.
Reformer Pilates gives you an hour to focus on something different. You’re concentrating on your breathing, controlling the carriage, working with the springs and paying attention to how your body moves. That combination can be powerful because it gives your nervous system a different job. Instead of sitting with racing thoughts, you are moving with intention.
Research has explored the link between Pilates and mental wellbeing, with recent studies reporting improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms, as well as stress-related wellbeing. This does not mean Pilates is a replacement for medical or mental health support. It does, however, support what many clients already feel in practice: regular Pilates can become part of a positive wellbeing routine.
We’ve taken a closer look at how Reformer Pilates can support your wellbeing, the role of breath and movement, and which FC Pilates class might suit you when life feels a little overwhelming.
Read the full blog here: https://fcpilates.co.uk/reformer-pilates-for-stress-relief-how-movement-breath-and-strength-can-support-your-wellbeing/
