Pilates

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…

It’s a startling revelation: for individuals over the age of 50, an inability to stand on one foot for a mere 10 seconds has been linked to a higher risk of mortality from any cause over the next decade. This alarming discovery…

What is the best abdominal workout? In my 25 years as a Pilates and fitness instructor, nearly every client I’ve worked with has asked me this question. And here’s what I tell them: breathing. If you are breathing as you should be, with ease and balance…

As we gracefully navigate through the golden years of life, one thing becomes increasingly important: maintaining a strong and healthy body. For many of us, back pain can become an unfortunate companion that hinders daily activities and limits…

Traditional strength training and Pilates have a lot in common. Loading the muscles with weights in traditional strength training and with springs, props, and body weight in Pilates puts forces onto the muscles and bones that build strength…

One piece of advice I find myself repeating like a mantra is this: Pilates is an absolute game-changer for women over 60! Allow me to shed some light on this. As a certified Pilates instructor who has dedicated the past decade to working with seniors…

There’s plenty of research out there to tell us that the cumulative effects of sitting, either at a desk all day or because of a sedentary lifestyle, can have a negative impact on our health. A 2014 study by Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic…

If you’re like many of us, you’ve been told that January is about “bouncing back” or “hitting it hard.” But what if, instead of punishment or pressure, you chose kindness? What if you started the year with movement that feels supportive, not stressful? By the time…