Roisin continues that for adults over 50, the key is finding sustainable activities that can become part of daily life.

Nichole likes to begin events with a "mini meditation," asking attendees to put a hand on their chest, close their eyes, and repeat positive affirmations like: "this body is good," "this body deserves ...

As the popularity of Pilates—and those oh-so-Instagram-able reformer classes—has increased over the past few years, so too has the hype surrounding the method’s benefits (Build long and lean lines!