Why Winter Is the Perfect Time to Start (or Restart) Pilates in Westport, CT

Written By Jen Pollack

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, our bodies naturally become tighter, slower, and less motivated to move. Winter is when many people feel lower energy, more stiffness—especially in the spine and hips—and a general sense of “heaviness.”
This is exactly why winter is one of the best seasons to begin, return to, or deepen your Pilates practice.

At Jennifer Pollack Pilates in Westport, CT, I work privately with each client to restore alignment, strengthen the core, and improve circulation—all things the body craves during the colder months.

1. Winter Creates Stiffness—Pilates Restores Warmth and Mobility

Cold weather causes muscles to contract and joints to feel compressed. This is why so many people notice:

  • tight hip flexors

  • stiff lower backs

  • hunched shoulders

  • slower circulation

  • more fatigue

Classical Pilates is a whole-body system that warms the body from the inside out, creating heat through breath, core activation, and dynamic movement. Even beginners feel more open and energized after just one session.

2. Pilates Helps Counteract Seasonal Fatigue

Shorter daylight hours and more time indoors can affect mood and energy levels.
Pilates helps by:

  • improving circulation

  • stimulating breath

  • strengthening the deep core

  • supporting posture (which affects energy!)

  • boosting mental focus

Many clients tell me they feel both calmer and more energized after their sessions—especially during the winter months.

3. It’s the Ideal Time to Build Strength Before Spring

Winter is a natural “reset” moment. Starting Pilates now helps you build:

  • foundational core strength

  • better alignment

  • flexibility

  • balanced musculature

  • injury-resistant movement patterns

By spring, you feel lighter, stronger, and better prepared for an active season.

4. Private Pilates Allows You to Start Exactly at Your Level

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, returning after time away, or curious about beginning Pilates for the first time, private sessions allow me to tailor your work to your body’s needs.

My Westport studio features classical Gratz equipment including the Reformer, Tower, Wunda Chair, and Ladder Barrel—each designed to support precision, control, and safe progression.

5. Winter Self-Care Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Necessity

This is the season when our bodies need the most mindful movement.
A weekly or twice-weekly Pilates practice can help:

  • ease joint stiffness

  • improve sleep

  • reduce travel tightness (holiday flights take a toll!)

  • support mental clarity

  • reduce back or hip pain

  • improve circulation and posture

Even one session a week can make a meaningful difference in how you feel all season long.

Ready to Start?

I offer:
✓ Private 1:1 Pilates sessions on classical equipment
✓ Intro 3-session package for new clients
✓ A calm, supportive environment in Saugatuck / Westport, CT

To book your first session, visit JenniferPollackPilates.com or send me a message—I'd love to help you feel strong, aligned, and energized this winter. Schedule a session

Jen Pollack
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