Pilates: A good workout option, even as we get older
These stretching and strengthening exercises can be adapted to your needs and abilities.
- Reviewed by Lauren Elson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Pilates is once again growing in popularity after first going mainstream in the early 2000s. Nearly 12 million Americans tried the low-impact workout in 2023, 15% more than during the previous year. And the attention on this exercise workout might make you wonder if Pilates is a good option for you.
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Lauren Elson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
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