Pilates for Seniors

Balanced Body for Seniors

When each part of the body works together to develop, enhance, and maintain stability, the body is in balance. A truly balanced body is reflected in the physical body, but also mental and emotional states. How you perceive yourself and others, how you form and maintain relationships, and how you manage difficulty are measures on whether you’ve achieved balance in your body.

Being mentally, emotionally, and physically in balance offers a supreme level of contentment for everyone, including seniors.

Sheppard Method Pilates understands and helps nurture a balanced body in our Pilates for seniors approach and practice. Physical health is crucial in the journey to achieving balance as it awakens your senses, warms your muscles, and helps prevent or recover from injury. It is also a large part of embracing responsibility for your own life and happiness. We have worked with seniors every day for decades as they achieve a balanced body. If you’re in the West Los Angeles area, we invite you to discover how a balanced body can benefit you.

Benefits of Pilates for Seniors

Without putting stress on the overall body, Pilates creates tremendous results for all ages and fitness levels. Subtle and focused movement, supported by mental focus and breathing techniques, can improve joint flexibility and dexterity, reduce swelling and pain, and facilitate recovery and rehabilitation.

Pilates for seniors utilizes both mat classes and work on the classic Pilates reformer machine. With expert instruction and clear, thoughtful guidance, you can expect increased core strength that, in turn, serves as a healthy foundation for your life. A strong, responsive core results in improved balance, enhanced stability, reduced back strain, and lowered risk of injury. Improved muscle strength also leads to better bone health.

There is no age barrier for Pilates! Because of its low-impact approach to fitness, Pilates is open to you. Pilates exercise and programs can be customized for both your goals and also any restrictions. A limitless form of exercise, Pilates for seniors is effective in evenly conditioning the body.

The Sheppard Pilates Community

As your life continues to reshape itself in terms of work, family, and friends, you might find yourself at times a little lost. While this is a common trend for seniors, we suggest you consider undertaking Pilates as the start of a new chapter in your life.

Pilates at Sheppard Method Pilates studio provides expert instruction, private lessons and support, and a multitude of group classes. Because every member of our studio has taken the decision to be responsible for their lives and health, we offer a great sense of community that can be hard to find in Los Angeles!

How to Get Started

You’ve made the right first step in considering Pilates as your approach to wellness and balance! Next, talk to your physician to discuss any health concerns or restrictions. Plan on sharing this information, especially any ongoing bone or joint issues, with your Pilates instructor.

Another critical aspect of preparing for your Pilates journey is finding a studio that is experienced in working with seniors, is staffed by qualified, knowledgeable instructors, and is backed by well-recognized training and certification.

Sheppard Method Pilates offers hundreds and hundreds of years of combined Pilates experience through its many expert, master Pilates instructors. Our approach is to provide the highest quality, personalized Pilates instruction in a caring environment that is backed by extensive experience and knowledge. We work with clients at our West Los Angeles studio and in our small Pilates mat and reformer classes, through private, one-on-one instruction, small group teachings, and even in-home Pilates exercise.

We are here to provide skilled and professional instruction, coupled with the genuine support, to gain all you can as you achieve a balanced body. Contact us at (310) 470-2828 or visit the studio to get started.