Muscles are amazing! They keep us warm, pump our blood and help to slow the ageing process …
“Strength and power become non-negotiable as we age.
The preservation of muscle mass is one of the single strongest predictors of long-term
metabolic resilience, physical independence, and all-cause mortality.” DR STACEY SIMS
Meaning – the stronger your muscles, the more they are “stressed” with heavy loads, the more benefits you get. Weight usage can be divided into 3 categories; (Pilates is good at 1 and 2)
Choose a STRENGTH based move, and repeat it, progressively add more load – maybe more repetitions.
Keep Pilates in your movement diet to support your joints and consider adding in a gym session where you push yourself to lift something heavier.
