“After 40, you need to pay more attention to core strength, posture, joint mobility, balance and back health in your workouts,” says Rebecca Dadoun, Pilates instructor and founder of Pilates ...

A long-time Pilates devotee, Ruth Langsford has practised the discipline for years to build strength and stability, working closely with Pilates coach Siobhan Lloyd. They now train together regularly.

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Oh, and by the way, a four-day workout split can also help prevent injury and overtraining since each body part or muscle ...