Age Proof Your Knees

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Clients say the darnedest things! One of my clients came into her session one day and said, “I’m only 61 — but my knees feel like they are 81!”  This is a very common feeling, but it scares me a little.   I get worried because so many people accept this as a natural part of aging, and don’t take action to try and prevent or minimize it.   Many people just think that there is nothing they can do about it. That’s exactly why i created “Exercises for Happy, Healthy Knees”.

Healthy knees are important to keep us active and moving. You’ll learn strategies and exercises to strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint that can easily be added into your movement time. You do not need any Pilates experience to take this workshop! 

Strong healthy knees allow you to safely get to the ground and back up when you are planting, pulling weeds or even cleaning the leftover yard crud so that your flowers have a clean space to grow! Strong healthy knees also help you get to the ground and back up to play with your grandchildren!

Strong healthy knees allow you to properly squat to pick up items like bags of potting soil, pots and planters.  This keeps your low back protected from undue strain.

Strong, healthy knees are able to adapt easily to uneven terrain and are key for maintaining your balance when doing any outdoor activities.  

You do not need any previous Pilates experience to benefit from this workshop.

This workshop is for you if:

  • You have knee pain when climbing or descending stairs.
  • Your have arthritis in your knees.
  • You have knee pain that limits any of your activities.
  • Getting down to the floor and back up is a challenge and you often feel your knees.

Please note: If you have undiagnosed knee pain we always suggest talking to your doctor or physical therapist before starting an exercise program!!

Click to register for the workshop!

Strength Training

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Strength training is not just about lifting heavy weights. Strength training is important for everyone because it helps build endurance and flexibility, strengthens your bones and even helps with weight loss.   When you think about endurance – we’re not talking about running a marathon or participating in elite sports.   We’re talking about having the energy to do what you want to do without needing a nap! 

Functional Exercise:  Exercises that mimic or recreate common movements we do in life! These exercises are designed to help you move through life better!  My favorite example: sitting in a chair and then standing up.

Here’s a quick quiz:

  • Would you like to get out of a chair or off the sofa more easily?
  • Do you wish you could get up and down from the floor more easily?
  • Do you feel like the pandemic and winter left you out of shape?
  • Does the thought of spring/summer projects around the house seem overwhelming?
  • Do you want to build strength for another activity like jogging or cycling?
  • Do you want to build bone density and lower your chances of a broken bone due to osteoporosis?

If you answered yes to any of these questions – our new 6 week virtual series – Functional Strength Training is for you!

This 6-week series with Pilates teacher and Physical Therapist Shelley Mockler will focus on building full body strength using exercises adapted to your starting strength level.

Each class is 30 minutes and you will have access to the live class and will receive a recording each week of the class. Class will be on Thursdays 6:30pm – 7pm starting April 15th.

This class is included in your membership or you can purchase the entire 6 week series individually for $49. If you have any questions about this series, please email us at rcpilates1@gmail.com!

Register here!