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Question: Could my elderly grandma benefit from a pilates session?

Asked by  KatieInnes more than 1 year ago

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Yogilates1

 Yogilates1 more than 1 year ago

Absolutely! Elderly clients often see the most improvements from doing Pilates. That being said, she should make sure she works with an expereinced Pilates instructor who understands the protocols for the elderly including osteoporosis, arthritis, and balance issues. Private sessions are recommended and the instructor should have lots of props on hand to help make your grandma comfortable, such as extra head pillows, padded handles and foot straps, and easily adjustible reformer gears. The benefits your grandma can realize from Pilates include better circulation, better focus, better breathing, increased range of motion in all the joints, improve functional strength, better balance, better posture, increased stamina, and a general sense of confidence and well being. Help your grandma out by picking a quiet studio that is well equipped and staffed by experienced instructors.
Peace,
Jonathan Urla, PMA-CPT

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Soraya

 Soraya more than 1 year ago

Pilates can be a wonderful form of exercise for your grandma because Pilates engages the body and mind with gentle and controlled movements, releases muscular tension, strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, improves balance, and focuses greatly on the art of breathing. Having said all that, it is not appropriate for me to say whether she will benefit or not from Pilates unless we know more about her medical history, goals and objectives. I would suggest for you to look up for group exercises classes based on Pilates methods and designed specifically for the elderly population in your local area. Another alternative is to hire a personal trainer experienced in dealing with elderly clients. The most important thing is to motivate your grandma to keep moving and doing things that makes her happy and satisfied.
Soraya Emment
Sport Psychologist, Coach & Trainer
http://www.sorayaemment.com
West London