Senior Pilates for 65+ at Half Moon Bay

🧘‍♀️ Join our Senior Pilates class at Marina Fitness, specially designed for adults 65 years and over. This gentle yet effective session incorporates all standard Pilates principles while being mindful of the senior body.

Work on your:

• Core strength
• Posture improvement
• Mobility and flexibility

Our trained instructors provide supportive guidance throughout each session, ensuring proper technique and safety.

Class Details:

• 📍 Location: Marina Fitness, Level 1 Compass Building, 17 Ara-Tai Road, Half Moon Bay, Auckland 2012
• 💰 Cost: $7.50 casual visit or $64.60 for 10 classes
• 📞 Contact: 09 5343590 or marinafitness@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Suitable for: This is a Level 3 class designed for seniors with good mobility who have a good level of fitness, move around easily, and possess good strength and balance.

Benefits of Pilates for Seniors in Auckland

Pilates offers remarkable benefits for older adults looking to maintain their independence and quality of life. This low-impact exercise method focuses on controlled movements that strengthen your core—the muscles around your trunk and pelvis—which serves as the foundation for all movement.

Why Pilates is perfect for Kiwi seniors:

• Improves balance and coordination, reducing fall risk
• Enhances flexibility and joint mobility, making everyday movements easier
• Strengthens muscles without high-impact stress on joints
• Promotes better posture, potentially alleviating back pain
• Encourages mindful movement and breath awareness
• Provides a supportive social environment with like-minded peers

Regular Pilates practice can help counteract many age-related physical changes. The controlled, precise movements help maintain muscle mass that naturally decreases with age, while the focus on proper alignment helps address postural issues that may have developed over time.

Unlike more vigorous forms of exercise, Pilates can be adapted to suit various fitness levels, making it an ideal choice for seniors returning to exercise or managing health conditions. The exercises can be modified to accommodate individual needs while still providing an effective workout.

Join our Senior Pilates class at Marina Fitness to experience these benefits in a friendly, supportive environment designed specifically for Auckland's older adults.