The Missing Piece of Your Pilates Routine: Recovery & Functional Mushroom Support

At Prescription Pilates, we talk a lot about strength, alignment and form but there’s another side of your practice that becomes extra important this time of year: recovery. 

Why Recovery Matters in Reformer Pilates 

Reformer Pilates works your muscles in deep, intentional ways. And while that burn feels amazing (and sometimes intense) in the moment, the real transformation happens afterwards. Recovery is when your body repairs muscle fibres, restores energy and balances your nervous system, all of which can feel harder to maintain in the colder months.

Winter can make it trickier to slow down and prioritise rest, but giving your body that time helps you:

• Improve strength and endurance

• Reduce inflammation and tightness (especially common when it’s cold)

• Increase mobility and ease of movement

• Maintain consistent progress without burnout

Small recovery rituals can make a big difference, helping you feel lighter, warmer and more connected in every class.

How to Support Your Recovery (Without Overthinking It)

Recovery doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple rituals can completely shift how your body feels between classes.

1. Prioritise rest and sleep

Sleep is your body’s most powerful repair mode. Aim for quality, consistency and winding down before bed. Try an evening Recovery Prescription class to relax the body and calm your nervous system. 

2. Hydrate throughout the day

Reformer Pilates uses more water than you think, especially in dynamic, high-energy sessions. Sip water regularly before and after class.

3. Support your body with functional nutrition

Recovery is both physical and biochemical and that’s where functional mushrooms come in.

Why We Love Mabel Functional Mushrooms

We’re always looking for ways to support our community beyond the studio, and Mabel has become one of our favourite recovery partners. Their mushroom blends are clean and designed to help you feel more balanced, energised and resilient, all things that elevate your Reformer Pilates practice. 

Our Favourite Mabel Blends:

Morning Manna with Lion’s Mane & Cordyceps
Perfect before class. Lion’s Mane supports focus and mental clarity, helping you stay present during every core sequence and precise movement. Cordyceps adds natural energy, making this morning ritual ideal for starting the day with calm, sustained focus.

Midnight Manna with Reishi & Chaga
Perfect for evenings or rest days. Reishi soothes stress and supports deeper sleep, while Chaga works to calm the nervous system and promote recovery. This concentrated night elixir helps your body relax, repair and rejuvenate while you sleep, setting you up for a stronger, more balanced day ahead.