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Pilates Anytime: Work Your Core

In Class 9 of the 30-Minute Pilates series, learn how to become more mobile

Published February 06, 2023

Welcome to this gentle mat class led by Erin Wilson, an instructor for the online streaming platform Pilates Anytime.

In this class, Erin will focus on the different ways you can rotate your body, incorporating exercises aimed at helping to strengthen your obliques and hips. By the end of the class, we hope your body will feel more mobile and better able to perform daily activities.

This is a beginner- to intermediate-level Pilates class, but all abilities are welcome. It’s important that you listen to your body and move at your own pace. You can stop at any time and skip movements that are not comfortable. Modifications are provided throughout the class.

Please consult your physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.

This video is part of AARP’s Virtual Community Center, where you can find a variety of free virtual events designed for learning, self-improvement and fun.

About the instructor

Pilates Anytime

Erin Wilson was first introduced to the Pilates Method at age 13 and became a fully certified Pilates teacher through Body Arts and Science International while completing her degree in exercise science in 2008. She loves helping people feel better both mentally and physically, and it is truly the joy of her life to teach Pilates. She works with clients from all walks of life, ages 9 to 92, and is passionate about educating them about their bodies and ways to manage chronic pain. Erin feels that she will forever be the “student” in Pilates, and is excited to share the knowledge she has accumulated with the Pilates Anytime community. She also led the Begin Pilates series.

Read about the lifelong benefits of Pilates.