🥗 What to Eat Before and After a Pilates Session

Elena Zwetsloot
Sep 4
1 min read

Fueling your body right makes a big difference in how you feel during and recover after your Pilates session. The key is to have enough energy for controlled movement, without feeling too full or heavy.

🍽️ Dinner Before Pilates

Since class starts at 7:30 pm, most people eat dinner around 6:00 pm. The trick is to keep your meal light, balanced, and easy to digest:

Grilled chicken or fish with veggies and a small portion of rice or quinoa
A large salad with leafy greens, roasted vegetables, and chickpeas or turkey
A veggie omelet with a slice of gluten-free toast

👉 Avoid heavy, greasy, or very spicy meals that might make you uncomfortable during class.

🥑 After Pilates: Light Recovery Snacks

When you get home later in the evening, a full meal often feels too heavy — and your body doesn’t need it. Instead, choose light, protein-rich snacks that support recovery without interfering with sleep:

Greek yogurt or skyr with a handful of berries
Rice cakes with cottage cheese or turkey slices
A small protein shake with oat or almond milk
Hummus with cucumber or carrot sticks

💧 Hydration is Key

Don’t forget to drink water before and after class. Pilates focuses on controlled breathing and deep muscle work, which makes hydration extra important.

✨ With the right food choices at the right time, you’ll feel energized in class, recover faster, and still enjoy a good night’s sleep.