18/10/2025
From one perimenopausal woman to a few others… 💝
I know how it feels when your body suddenly starts doing its own thing. The aches that weren’t there before, the sore joints after exercise, the waves of fatigue that seem to appear out of nowhere. You might still be doing all the “right” things — eating well, staying active, keeping up your workouts — yet your body doesn’t respond like it used to.
This stage can be confusing and frustrating, but it’s also an opportunity to start to move with more awareness and care. That’s where Pilates comes in — a method designed to help your body feel strong, supple, and supported, no matter what season of life you’re in.
During perimenopause and menopause, lower oestrogen levels can cause joints and connective tissue to feel stiffer, achier, or more sensitive. Add fatigue and disrupted sleep into the mix, and even your favourite workouts can start to feel like too much.
Pilates offers a kind, sustainable workout to add to your fitness routine and is the perfect accompaniment to focused strength training. You’ll improve mobility, stability, and alignment — all of which help ease tension and reduce pain in your joints.
The mindful nature of Pilates encourages you to focus, breathe, and move with intention (that doesn’t necessarily mean slowly!) — helping to reset the nervous system and restore energy.
Because it focuses on balanced muscle use and efficient movement, Pilates also helps reduce that “post-workout exhaustion” feeling and supports better recovery between your higher-intensity exercise sessions.
Hormonal changes can affect joint mobility and coordination. Pilates helps keep the body moving fluidly, restoring range of motion and balance through precise, controlled exercise.
When everything feels a bit unpredictable, taking time to focus on your and body can make a huge difference. Pilates encourages body awareness, which helps reduce anxiety and tension, both of which can amplify pain and fatigue.
Perimenopause and menopause aren’t always about pushing harder — they’re about learning to listen to your body and move in a way that supports it.
Happy World Menopause Day 😘
