Pilates for aging well

Aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down. In fact, every decade brings opportunities to refine strength, flexibility, mobility, and confidence. Pilates is uniquely suited for people in their 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond ~ helping maintain independence, move freely, and age gracefully.

• Challenges of aging:
  As we age, we often face decreased joint mobility, reduced muscle strength (especially in the core and deep stabilizers), postural changes, and perhaps chronic aches or injuries. Balance also becomes more important to prevent falls. And the sad thing is, we have been hearing messages almost our entire lives implying that “we’re getting old” (even in our 30’s!)

• How Pilates helps older adults:

  • Builds core and posterior chain strength (all of the spine, hips, glutes) to support posture and functional movement.

  • Improves flexibility and mobility, allowing for better range of motion in daily tasks (bending, reaching, twisting).

  • Enhances balance, coordination, and body awareness to reduce fall risk.

  • Low-impact movements that are modifiable, making it safe and effective even with joint conditions or previous injuries.

  • Allows you to increase muscle capacity and load on the joints which builds incredible strength and helps reduce a number of risk factors of aging.

• It’s time to redefine aging:
  At Pilates of Eastlake, we tailor sessions to individual needs. We adapt exercises for arthritic joints, osteoporosis, mobility limitations, or just wanting to maintain functionality. We emphasize slow, controlled movement with breathing and alignment. This trains the body for more load bearing compound movements. You can feel safe and strong in your body!

• What MANY of our clients are saying:
  I have the privilege of working mostly 1:1 with people in the age range of 65-85. Many of my clients currently have conditions such as Parkinson’s, recovering strokes, Osteoarthritis, herniated disks, knee and hip replacements, heart conditions and chronic back pain. It is incredible to see them living full and independent lives, playing with their grandchildren, taking trips to Europe and walking 20,000 steps a day and sleeping well. People who live in Chula Vista and Eastlake who are 50+ report feeling more agile, more confident in everyday movement, and even reversing some posture-related aches. Some return to activities they thought were past their prime: gardening, hiking, playing with grandkids, or just daily errands without discomfort. It is incredibly exciting to discover how much strength your truly possess.

  
  If you want to age intentionally and maintain vitality, come start with a private session. Pilates is not just for younger or athletic bodies ~ it is a lifetime practice that supports graceful, strong aging.
  Let us craft a program that fits where you are right now ~ because every age is worth strength, mobility, and joy. It’s never too late to get strong!