Growing Younger Pilates for Active Seniors | Howick

🧘‍♀️ Growing Younger Pilates is designed specifically for fully mobile older adults who want to enhance their strength and mobility. This Level 3 class focuses on strengthening all major muscle groups while giving special attention to deep core muscles.

Led by experienced instructor Gavyn, this class is perfect for seniors with good mobility, fitness levels, and confidence in physical activities.

• Location: Growing Younger, 7/43 Cook Street, Howick, Auckland 2014
• Contact: Gavyn at 021 0629 116
• Pricing: Various packages available to suit different needs - please contact Gavyn or Alex for details
• Difficulty: Level 3 (suitable for people with good mobility and fitness)

Benefits of Pilates for Active Seniors

Pilates offers numerous advantages for older adults looking to maintain and improve their physical wellbeing. This low-impact exercise method, developed by Joseph Pilates, focuses on controlled movements that strengthen the body from the inside out.

As we age, maintaining core strength becomes increasingly important for everyday activities and preventing injuries. Growing Younger Pilates addresses this need by:

• Improving posture and balance - essential for preventing falls and maintaining independence
• Enhancing flexibility - helping to keep joints mobile and reducing stiffness
• Strengthening core muscles - supporting spine health and improving stability
• Promoting mind-body connection - encouraging mindfulness and body awareness
• Building functional strength - making daily activities easier and more comfortable

This class is particularly beneficial for active seniors who want to maintain their mobility and strength as they age. The controlled, precise movements of Pilates are gentle on joints while providing an effective full-body workout.

Unlike high-impact exercises that can stress joints, Pilates focuses on quality of movement rather than repetition or resistance. This makes it an ideal exercise form for older adults who want to stay fit without risking injury.

Join our Growing Younger Pilates class in Howick to experience how this mindful movement practice can help you maintain vitality and physical confidence as you age. Suitable for those with good mobility who are looking to maintain and enhance their physical capabilities. 💪