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Christine Kirkland is a certified Pilates instructor and the founder of Christine Kirkland Pilates, an online studio for women over 40. She writes regularly about sustainable movement and why Pilates is your secret weapon for a healthier body over 60.

Latest Posts By Christine Kirkland

2 years ago

Stay Fit on the Go: Best Practices for Exercise While Travelling

Hello fellow travellers! Ready to transform your travel experience? If you’re like me, your heart races at the thought of exploring new places. But let’s be real – staying fit and feeling your best while on the move can be a real challenge…

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2 years ago

How to Tweak Your Workout for the Most Benefit after 60

As we journey through midlife and beyond, our approach to fitness needs a bit of a tweak. It’s not about pushing harder or running faster; it’s about getting smarter with our workouts.
Whether you’ve been a lifelong fitness enthusiast…

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2 years ago

Why Strength Training Triumphs: A Guide for Women Over 50

As women journey through midlife and beyond, the importance of prioritizing health becomes increasingly evident. While many turn to intense cardio workouts to stay fit, there’s a growing realization that strength training holds remarkable benefits…

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2 years ago

Overcoming Workout Slumps: 3 Strategies for Sustainable Motivation (VIDEO)

Finding the motivation to stick to a consistent workout routine can be a challenge. Whether it’s life getting in the way, being sick or injured, or just lacking the energy or motivation, it can be tough to stick to a routine…

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2 years ago

Embracing Pilates: Easing Joint Pain and Embracing Mobility as We Age (Video)

As we journey through life, the passage of time often brings with it unwelcome companions – nagging joint pains and persistent aches. Those twinges in your knees or that discomfort in your back can cast a shadow on your daily activities…

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3 years ago

Age Is Just a Number: Reaping the Rewards of Pilates in Your Senior Years

If you’ve ever questioned whether Pilates is suitable for you as you embark on your golden years, let me assure you: age is just a number, and Pilates can be the key to unlocking a whole new chapter of vibrant living. But how exactly does Pilates…

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3 years ago

Turn Exercise from a Chore to a Joyful Activity: Discover the Fun in Fitness!

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It is well known that regular exercise can improve overall health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve mental well-being. However, the question arises: is exercising…

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3 years ago

Pilates for Improved Balance: Preventing Falls in Adults over 50

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…

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3 years ago

The Magic of Pilates and How it Helps to Improve your Quality of Life

When I first started doing Pilates seriously, it was after the birth of my two children, and I thought it would be a good way to strengthen my core. Little did I know that the benefits of Pilates would extend far beyond my abs!

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3 years ago

Pilates: Your Pathway to Better Balance

As we age, we start to lose our balance, and this increases our risk of falling. Did you know that our balance starts to decline between 40 and 50? In fact, falls are one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits among seniors…

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