Pilates is a gentle form of exercise that stretches and strengthens muscles. Pilates-based exercises begin with abdominal work and progress outward so your body is conditioned from inside out. Proper breathing technique is essential and emphasized. Each movement is designed to stretch and strengthen the muscles while the gentle twisting and bending movements bring flexibility to the spine.

The Pilates-based exercises can be integrated into any fitness program. Depending on what your fitness goals are these exercises can be added to weight training, cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility programs. The Pilates-based method is rapidly entering all areas and levels of sports training and physical fitness programs.

The Fit at 40+™ Pilates-based exercises are perfect for the forty-something and up age group as the gentle stretching and deliberate, endurance building movements increase flexibility and strength in tired knees, sore backs, and time-worn muscles.

The overall goal is to gently and progressively build strength and stamina at your current level of fitness so you feel better, more flexible and energized.