Staying Fit
Welcome to the fifth class of instructor Joy Puleo’s Functional Health series, from Pilates Anytime, an online streaming platform.
It is said that Joseph Pilates, the founder of the exercise method, believed that a person is only as old as their spine. The spine has wisdom and strength that can translate to all parts of the body. In this 30-minute Pilates mat class, you will learn how to help keep your spine strong, supple and wise. This class offers modifications for all fitness levels and beginners are welcome.
Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
About the instructor
Joy Puleo is a nationally certified Pilates teacher with Pilates Anytime. She’s based in Sacramento, California, and is the education program manager for Balanced Body, which provides Pilates training and sells Pilates reformer machines. She earned her master’s degree in applied physiology from Columbia University. As a lecturer, she presents at conferences and studios across the country and abroad. Joy has been teaching Pilates teachers since 2002 and in the health and wellness industry since 1996.
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More Functional Pilates Videos
AARP Members Only Access is offering the following six on-demand Functional Pilates classes with Joy Puleo, and more free Pilates Anytime videos here.
Class 2: Pilates for a Healthy Heart
Class 3: Pilates for the Head, Neck and Shoulders
Class 4: Pilates for the Hips, Core and Legs
Class 5: Pilates for a Strong Spine (this class)
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