It Is Never Too Late For Pilates!

Aurine came to me at 91 and wanted to try something new in exercise and she had heard about this "Pilates thing" and would I teach it to her? "Of course," I replied "why not?" I knew that Aurine had been  a physically hardworking person and I had seen her in action in her own yard so, I did not hold back. I will admit, I was unsure how far I could go with her but I was careful and I went slowly with her. Today, Aurine has beautiful control over her trunk and can perform the best down circles and up circles in foot straps with such stability through the trunk, she is just amazing.

Three years into her training (twice a week for 1 1/2 hrs) she had an accident and tripped over a fertilizer bag in her garden. It resulted in a torn meniscus, surgery, physical therapy, post rehab work, and let me tell you her recovery was swift! To this day, we continue knee strengthening exercise and she has no issue with that knee. At 95 (soon to be 96, March 6, 2012) her training continues & Aurine still amazes me. When I grow up I want to be like my inspirational friend & client, Aurine!