ADHD & Pilates

I never thought I’d be someone who “found their thing” when it comes to movement. ADHD makes it hard to stay consistent, stay motivated, or even stay in the room mentally when my body’s doing one thing and my brain is doing 19 others.

But Pilates? It surprised me.

It’s quiet. It’s focused. It asks me to be in my body, not just racing ahead in my mind. And somehow, it’s challenging without overwhelming me. There’s structure, but it isn’t rigid. There’s movement, but it isn’t chaos. It’s the pause I didn’t know I needed.

ADHD makes most workouts feel too much or not enough. Pilates is the first time my brain and body actually feel like they’re on the same page.

So yeah, I found my love.
No pressure. No perfection. Just breath, movement, and me actually staying present.
A win.

Pilates has shaped more than my body.
It’s shaped the way I think. The way I move.
It’s made me pause and ask: Who am I when things slow down? What am I holding onto  and what can I let go of?

Pilates has given me strength; not just in my muscles, but in my mindset.
It’s taught me that small, consistent effort matters. That control is more powerful than chaos. That breathing through the hard parts (on the mat and in life) actually works.

It’s not just movement.
It’s a reset.
And for someone with ADHD, that means everything.

You've got this. I see you. I hear you. And I know you can do this.

Love,

Lynny