Maybe quick workouts are your thing, or perhaps you’ve only ever got half an hour or less to spare — either way, is 20 minutes of Pilates enough to boost your overall strength and wellbeing?
It’s a valid question. Pilates is everywhere RN, with celebs like Victoria Beckham, Harry Styles and Maya Jama all spotted heading to Reformer Pilates classes. Research, like this 2023 review, also backs up the many benefits of Pilates - and for good reason. Researchers in this review noted that Pilates won’t just help you tone, strengthen and increase your flexibility and mobility, but better your balance, increase your respiratory rate and lower your pain, too. The study even went as far as to suggest that Pilates can improve the overall quality of life. But how much Pilates is enough? And are 20-minute Pilates workouts the sweet spot when it comes to reaping the rewards?
