If you’re a woman over 35 doing Pilates 4x/week, you’re probably overdoing it.
Yep, even if you’re mixing up “different types” of Pilates.
TBH, if you’re doing any one thing 4x/week, you’re likely doing it at the cost of something else—because there just aren’t enough days in the week to do it all and rest.
And in the case of Pilates, what you’re most likely sacrificing is strength training.
For women over 35, lifting heavy 2-3x/week is essential for maintaining muscle mass before it naturally declines during peri- and menopause.
It’s great to do workouts you enjoy—but if you’re not making room for what your body needs at this stage of life, it’s like filling up on dessert before eating your fruit and veg.
You might love it, but it’s not giving your body everything it needs to thrive.