I hear it all the time from women in their 50s, 60s and beyond: ‘I’m so stiff.’ Usually it comes with a shrug and a ‘well, I guess that’s just getting older.’ I’ve been teaching Pilates to women over 55 for more than 10 years, and this is a common misconception. I understand why we blame age. But it’s not what I see…

This is one of the questions I get asked most often, so let me tell you what I’ve actually seen. After teaching Pilates to hundreds of women – most of them over 50 – here’s the honest answer: yes, it can help. But probably not in the way you’re expecting, and honestly, that’s a good thing…

As we age, the common advice we hear from medical professionals when it comes to protecting our bone health is often the same: make sure you are getting enough weight-bearing exercise. For many of us, that advice equates to an exhausting mental image. We imagine ourselves sweating through heavy weightlifting, or pounding our knees against […]

For over a decade, I’ve taught in-person Pilates classes designed for women over 60 – and week after week, those classes have a waitlist. I’ve come to see that demand as less about me and more about what it reveals: once women in this age group experience Pilates, they don’t want to give it up…

Summer is coming. And if you’ve been thinking about finally doing something about your arms – you’re not alone. But before you grab a pair of weights, there’s something I want to highlight because it’s the reason so many women work hard, feel frustrated, and wonder why their arms still…

“I never used to feel this way” is a thought that arrives quietly. Your hand reaches for the railing before you’ve decided to reach for it. You pause at the top of the stairs for half a second longer than you used to. It’s not dramatic. No one notices. But you notice…

Here’s a scary fact: for people over 50, being unable to stand on one foot for 10 seconds is associated with a higher risk of death from ANY cause within the following decade. That’s according to the findings of a recent study published in the British Journal…

Women often tell me there was a moment when they noticed a shift. They’re standing in the kitchen reaching for something, or walking up the stairs, or trying to keep up with their grandchildren at the park – and they notice something has…

If you wake up with a stiff, achy back, you are not alone. As a certified Pilates instructor for the past 10 years, I can tell you that back stiffness is a common complaint I hear from women over 60 – and it makes complete sense…

I’ve been in the fitness industry long enough to see trends rise, peak, and quietly disappear. High-intensity boot camps. CrossFit. Workouts designed for a younger audience but marketed to women of all ages. I’ve watched each one arrive with enormous promise and leave behind a trail of…