By Bryony Basse (nee Deery), founder of Pilates by Bryony and friend of Padel Social Club

Padel is all about fast feet, explosive moves, and quick reactions — but sometimes, your body doesn’t isn’t able to keep up. Tight hips, shoulder pains, or areas of the body where you aren’t quite as mobile -This is where Pilates comes in.

When I first ran a Padel & Pilates session at Padel Social Club, it was a game-changer — the energy of the court mixed with the control and awareness of Pilates was so amazing! 

Pilates is all about precision, building control, strength, and awareness. And that’s exactly what you need to stay on your A game on the court.

Here’s why I think every padel player could really benefit from adding Pilates into their weekly routine.

1.⁠ ⁠A Stronger Core = Better Control

Padel needs rotational strength. Pilates really focuses on your deep core muscles, helping you stay grounded and quick on your feet.

When you’ve got a solid core, you’ve got better posture, smoother power transfer, and way more consistency in your shots.  Pilates is all about control. A strong core means you can stabilise yourself through all those fast movements, and that’s where the magic happens guys!

2.⁠ ⁠Mobility That Makes a Difference!

Pilates is all about building mobility through movement — so you’re strengthening your muscles while also increasing flexibility. This is key for padel, where you’re constantly pushing into lunges, twisting, and overheads.

By focusing on joint control and fluid movement, Pilates helps reduce the strain on your hips, shoulders, and spine — areas that tend to take a hit during those long matches. 

3.⁠ ⁠Faster Recovery Without Slowing Down

Pilates isn’t just for your off days. When you use it right, it can help you recover while keeping your body active. It boosts circulation, improves alignment, and gets your movement patterns back on track after intense court sessions.

You’ll feel the difference: less soreness, better range of motion, and a more relaxed nervous system heading into your next match.

4.⁠ ⁠Mind-Body Connection

Padel is a fast, reactive game. You don’t have time to think — you just move. Pilates helps you tune into that mind-body connection, so you become more aware of how you’re moving and which muscles are active.

That awareness will help you play smarter, and it’ll also help you play longer. Pilates helps you bring intention to each movement, and that’s when you stop just going through the motions and start improving your game!