Many people ask, “Is Pilates enough for overall fitness?” The answer depends on your body, your goals, and how your Pilates sessions are structured.
If your goals include core strength, flexibility, posture correction, and injury prevention, then Pilates is absolutely enough — especially when it’s done consistently and progressively. For women over 50 in particular, it’s one of the safest, most sustainable ways to stay strong and mobile.
But if you’re looking for cardio conditioning, fat loss, or increasing bone density, it may be wise to pair Pilates with walking, resistance training, or short bouts of cardio. Not because Pilates for fitness is lacking — but because a complete fitness plan trains the heart, muscles, and bones in different ways.
You should also ask:
- Are your sessions personalized?
- Are you progressing or repeating the same moves every week?
- Is your Pilates workout plan designed with your long-term goals in mind?
Generic group classes often don’t deliver the same results as working with an experienced Pilates instructor in NYC who tailors the work to you.
Build a Smarter Pilates Plan — Starting Today
If you’re unsure whether your current Pilates routine is serving you — or if you’re just getting started and want to get it right — let’s talk. I work with women and men of all ages, with a specialty in best Pilates workouts for women over 50.
👉 email me directly at ninacarras@me.com to find a time that works for you