Pilates for elderly

The Pilates method has been a proven and clearly established training method for some time, not only because the exercises are easy to implement, but also because the exercises can be done by virtually any age group: teenagers, middle aged and even elderly, making Pilates unique in its approach.

Fitness and aging

Many fitness training programs focus on intense training on certain body parts, relying on strength and stamina that can sometimes be denied to people who have gotten older over time. It is a shame that many of the people of over 50 are nowadays denied the strength and vitality training exercises can offer. Furthermore, the goal of fitness (becoming healthy and live longer) tends to become a paradox when it can no longer be done by people with pain or simply older bodies. Everyone knows that people who become older are less capable of physical labor and stress, so why do we ask that in fitness class? 

Pilates

Joseph Pilates himself showed that it is possible to become old, despite having physical limits, and healthy by doing exercises. Obviously, these exercises should be written in such a way that everyone can do them. Whereas most fitness exercises focus on materials and machinery, Pilates' method can be used on a floor, a chair or on a training ball. If you read this and think: 'I can't do that!' you might want to think again. Pilates reached a very respectable age and he still practiced his own exercises long after his body started showing the signs of aging. All the Pilates exercises shown on the website of can be done by any age group!

What are you waiting for? Have a look at the http://www.basicsofpilates.com/pilates-exercises-overview/ ‎">training exercises! Not convinced yet? Read the section on Joseph Pilates and learn why he was so successful!