WTF: why are Reformer Pilates Studios & Hairdressers having January glow-up moment!
Random connection maybe, but, according to a whole little community of super-stylists, reformer pilates is worth every single penny of time and financial investment for a trade of professionals who have spent crazy long hours on their feet and in various positions over a basin during the run up to Christmas!
It’s become no surprise that beds are like gold dust in the best Reformer Pilates classes on a cold, gloomy Monday in January (aka: the super-stylists day of rest). The new hairdressers kinda' Monday meet ups are happening in inspirational and asthetically pleasing Pilates Studios around the country! Quite a shocker considering Monday waitlists in many gyms and spin classes are about as likely as a diary full of perms!
Pilates has been cited the best excercise for hairdressers, barbers and stylists!
So what has caused this new wave of interest in pilates classes for the kings & queens of our crown?
Conversations in the ques in the likes of Aston & Fincher and Sallys have switched. From the usual January moans & groans of aching muscles, exhaustion and dodgy backs have been replaced with 'WTF all my pain has gone and I'm feeling like the best version of me.' If you’re privy to these kinds of conversations, then we suggest it may be time to find out their favorite pilates studio & book yourself in!
Before you do! Let us reassure you - this is not exercise having a crazy colour kind of moment either….. we are talking about a whole future-proofing-your-body experience that is on par with a discovering-ghds’or olaplex-for-the-first-time kind-of-moment!
For hairdressers, Reformer Pilates has without doubt the possibility of becoming a life-changing exercise that, if done under the right instruction, will help with a whole host of industry related conditions.
Improved Posture: Reformer Pilates focuses on alignment and core strength, which can help hairdressers maintain better posture while working, reducing strain on the back and neck. |Favourites such as Side Planks, Short Spine and 100s can alleviate back pain by targeting the muscles that support your spine and body alignment!
Increased Strength and Flexibility: piking your way into 2025 suddenly has added benefits. These kinds of exercises promote overall strength and flexibility, which can enhance a hairdresser’s ability to maneuver and reach for tools without discomfort.
Injury Prevention:
Strengthening the core and stabilizing muscles can help prevent common injuries associated with repetitive movements and prolonged standing. The 100's,
Enhanced Energy & Endurance:
Reformer Pilates works with resistance and can improve stamina, allowing hairdressers to work more efficiently over long shifts without fatigue (well a few kind clients with a Starbucks stop-off may occasionally be required on a long Saturday)
Stress Relief: The mindful movements, calming environment and focus on breathing in Pilates can serve as a great way to relieve stress, which is beneficial if you’re in a high-paced salon environment.
Better Balance and Coordination: Pilates enhances body awareness, helping hairdressers maintain better balance while moving around clients and equipment. Incorporating Reformer Pilates into their routine can help hairdressers maintain their physical health and improve their overall performance in their demanding jobs.
Have we convinced you to get your local reformer studio on speed dial? Before you do, one last piece of advice:- be sure to do your research because there is a little tick list of questions to ask when visiting a Reformer Pilates Studio for the first time that you should consider.