03/09/2026
What should you eat before Pilates? 🤍✨
According to insights from UCLA Health, the key is keeping it light, simple, and supportive.
If you’re heading into a Pilates class (or any flexibility-based workout), here’s what to keep in mind:
🥝 Go for a light snack 1–2 hours before class.
Think healthy carbs that give you energy without weighing you down — like a fruit smoothie or toast with almond butter.
🚫 Skip heavy, high-fat, or high-fiber meals.
Fried foods and common bloat-producers (like beans, corn, and cruciferous veggies) can leave you feeling uncomfortable on the reformer.
💧 Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
Your muscles function best when they’re well hydrated. Sip water (or an electrolyte drink) before and after class to avoid headaches and sluggishness.
And a few universal reminders:
✔️ Don’t fall for extreme diet fads or fasted workouts if they don’t feel good in your body.
✔️ Don’t go hungry — your body needs fuel to move well.
✔️ Pay attention to what YOUR body tolerates best.
Pilates is about control, strength, and connection — and that starts with properly fueling your body. What’s your favorite pre-class snack? 👇
Source: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/what-eat-before-and-after-workout-based-your-workout-type
