If we want to stay mobile, stable, and pain-free as we age, a strong core is key. From supporting your spine to improving balance and posture, core strength plays a major role in how well we move through later life.
And if there’s one type of workout that knows this, it’s Pilates. Joseph Pilates famously called the core the “powerhouse” of the body, and instructors will consistently tell you to engage your core as you move through a Pilates workout.
