EDUCATION: Welcome to MAS Movement Pilates! Your Journey to a Stronger, More Comfortable Body


Aug 1, 2025

 by Mindy Stackpoole
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Do you ever feel like stiffness, aches, or low energy are just part of getting older? You’re not alone, many women over 50 have been told that discomfort is something they just have to “accept.” But here’s the truth: movement can change how your body feels. At MAS Movement Pilates, our mission is to help you feel strong, mobile, and confident, so you can enjoy the activities you love with a body that feels better each day.

Why Pilates?

Pilates isn’t about pushing through pain or forcing your body into difficult positions. It’s about teaching your body to move more efficiently and comfortably. Through mindful, controlled exercises, Pilates helps:

  • Strengthen your deep core muscles (the foundation for a healthy spine and more comfortable movement)
  • Improve posture and balance, which supports your joints and reduces discomfort
  • Increase mobility and flexibility, so you feel less stiff and more energized
  • Support your back and joints, helping you move with greater ease

Research confirms that Pilates reduces chronic back pain and improves function in adults over 50 (Yamato et al., 2015; Wells et al., 2014).

It’s Never Too Late to Start

One of the most empowering truths about Pilates is that it meets you where you are. <3 Whether you’ve never exercised regularly, are recovering from an injury, or have been active your whole life, Pilates can be modified to make your body feel stronger and more comfortable today.

  • New to movement? Start with small, gentle exercises.
  • Already active? Pilates will add balance, mobility, and core support.
  • Dealing with discomfort? Learn how to strengthen without strain.

Quick Tip You Can Try Today

Set a timer for 2 minutes and practice breath-based posture reset:

  1. Sit tall with both feet flat on the floor.
  2. Inhale wide into your ribs.
  3. Exhale and gently draw your belly button toward your spine.
  4. Imagine a string lifting the crown of your head.
    Repeat 5–6 times and notice how your body feels lighter and more supported.

Final Thoughts

A stronger, more comfortable body isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about moving smarter. At MAS Movement Pilates, we’ll guide you step by step so you can rediscover what your body is capable of.

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References

  • Wells, C., Kolt, G. S., Marshall, P., Hill, B., & Bialocerkowski, A. (2014). The effectiveness of Pilates exercise in people with chronic low back pain: a systematic review. PLoS One, 9(7), e100402.
  • Yamato, T. P., Maher, C. G., Saragiotto, B. T., Hancock, M. J., Ostelo, R. W., & Cabral, C. M. (2015). Pilates for low back pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (7).