I did Pilates every day for a month—here's what I learned

Woman performing Pilates on a living floor, sitting in front of a laptop resting on a couch.

I'm not alone in feeling like my commitment to exercise ebbs and flows. I'm much more active in the summer—going on walks, hitting the gym regularly, and swimming on vacation. But in the cold, dark winter, I find it hard to get out and exercise. My TikTok For You Page has been overrun with Pilates recently, which made me wonder if it could help me stay consistent throughout winter.

I decided I wanted to find a 30-day Pilates challenge that I could do at home, so I settled on Move with Nicole’s November Pilates challenge. Nicole McPherson's videos are all mat-based and the difficulty increases as the month progresses. I was drawn to the promise of improved posture and strength from low-impact exercise.