Thank you š Tracy for being such an inspiration! I am in my 50s also and exercising with you inspires me and uplifts me! I look forward to more classes with you! š
Love this class and the combination of strength and Pilates. Would love to do more like this Tracey. You are definitely an inspiration. At 68 I'm finding all the current narratives that you must to do strength work and that Pilates isn't enough to age well very difficult to understand and confusing as surely all components of fitness areĀ essential. Thank you xx
Loved this class Ā thank you Tracey! Canāt believe how fast it all went. Iāve been lifting weights for years and I absolutely love it! And I love Pilates too, so this was perfect.
Is it okay /safe to gradually increase dumb bell weight doing this routine? I am using 2 kgs, as light and then 3 kg for heavy, but I was told recently for bone strength one had work towards increasing the weight, which is why the gym is better, but I like doing pilates more than weight lifting.Ā
HiĀ Anna HĀ -- Natalia from the Pilates Anytime team here. I am also a certified Instructor!
You are correct that lifting heavy weights is pertinent to building and maintaining bone density and bone health. With traditional weight lifting, it is recommended to consistentlyĀ increase the weight over time. This can lead to folks lifting 20 kgs and beyond for classic exercises like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts.
When it comes to hand weights used in Pilates classes, however, I find that there is eventually a ceiling of how heavy you can and should go, as some exercises can start to risk safety after a certain weight. Especially with exercises that involve bearing weight or balancing on one side, the neck, spine, etc.
For this specific class and the movement required with the hand weights, I may recommend not going higher than 7 kg. But like Tracey mentions in the class, everyone has different ranges based on their abilities and goals.Ā