Question: Is Pilates Good Exercise for Seniors?

Answer:

The short answer is yes, Pilates is generally appropriate for senior fitness, and it is gaining popularity among senior citizens. The ability tomodify exercises to meet differing needs, along with the many benefits of the Pilates method, such as increased levels of strength, balance, flexibility, muscle tone, stamina, and well being, make Pilates an inviting senior exercise program. After all, Joseph Pilates practiced his method into his eighties.