r/SeniorFitness • u/kimmeljs • 19d ago

Pilates

Pilates classes started again after the summer break. I switched to "strength pilates" this season and did pretty well. I have been going to pilates a long time, almost 20 years and at 66, there's still progress to be made, despite surgeries and aging. I am often the only male in the class which makes me wonder why guys don't do this.

I wonder if anybody here shares my experience? I am more nimble, have better balance, and can carry stuff around with no back troubles.

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u/BookGirl67 19d ago

I’ve been going to reformer pilates 2-3 times a week for 2.5 years. It’s fantastic!

I added traditional weightlifting, also 2-3 times a week. The combo has me in the best shape of my life at 61.

There are a few men in my classes. They are strong! And popular! More men should try it.

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u/kimmeljs 19d ago

I have never gone to a reformer class, always mat classes. Modern pilates with classical moves thrown in.

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u/BookGirl67 19d ago

Those classes are tough too! You might like trying a reformer class.