More research is clearly needed, but the results offer interesting insights into whether healthcare professionals should prescribe exercise for people who’ve had Covid.

It’s worth noting that the NHS guidelines encourage exercise to reverse the effects of illness, but for some individuals, especially those with long Covid, symptoms can become worse after activity. If you’re unsure about upping your activity levels, please discuss this with your GP.

We’ve been speaking with pilates instructor Eloise Skinner and Jo-Leigh Morris, pilates coach for WithU, to find out more about the possible connection between pilates and respiratory health.

Tested positive for Covid-19? Pilates might help you to recover quicker, new study finds