Pilates For Seniors
By Amy Boyce
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Feeling like your body isn't quite what it used to be?
Discover How You Can Regain
Strength, Balance & Confidence By
Learning The Secrets To Pilates!Staying active, sensibly exercising and following a healthy lifestyle can add years of productive and functional living to your life.
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Pilates For Seniors - Amy Boyce
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Table of Contents
Health Disclaimer
Introduction
Discover How Activity Promotes Longevity
The History of Pilates
What Exactly Is Pilates? Should I Be Doing It?
Can I Do Pilates If I’ve Barely Exercised in Years?
The Benefits of Pilates
Which is Better for My Body...Pilates or Yoga?
5 Benefits of Pilates In Your Senior Years
Steps Before Beginning Pilates
What to Expect in a First Session
Should I Do Pilates at Home or Join a Class?
How to Choose a Reputable Pilates Centre
4 Fantastic Pilates Moves To Do
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Making Pilates Part of Your Lifestyle
Advanced Chapter – Taking Things Up a Notch
Conclusion
Introduction
Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise all over the world. Millions of people swear by it and many have testified that after several sessions of Pilates, the aches and pains that used to plague them, diminished and disappeared.
Unlike other forms of training such as running, weight lifting, kickboxing, etc. Pilates is a low-impact exercise that most people can do well into their senior years. That makes it fantastic for older adults who wish to stay active and fit.
As one ages, the high-impact sports and activities that require a lot of exertion become torturous. The human body can only handle so much impact and training as it ages. We must change our style of training accordingly.
Most people, young and old, lead highly sedentary lifestyles. This inevitably leads to weaker bodies and misalignments. The muscles and joints are weaker due to lack of use. Like they say, if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.
The problem is exacerbated as one ages. Muscle atrophy, imbalances in the body, etc. can cause aches, pains and other degenerative health