Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom

• Reformer Pilates sector experiencing explosive growth (nearly 1,000% increase 2024-2025), raising concerns about quality control and safety standards in an increasingly unregulated market
• Lack of regulatory framework means instructors may have variable qualifications and training, potentially increasing risk of patient injury and inappropriate exercise prescription
• GPs should be aware of this fitness trend when patients report musculoskeletal injuries and enquire about exercise type, as Reformer Pilates-related presentations may increase

Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose by nearly 1,000 per cent between 2024 and 2025.

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