MEET ONE of the WORLD'S OLDEST PILATES DEVOTEE - 90 YEARS OLD!

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Pilates is often glamourised as being exclusively for the young and trendy, however 90-year-old Pilates regular Celia Pemberton is breaking this mould! Celia, who practises Pilates at Drummondance Studios in Fleckney in the UK, is the oldest client in her Pilates class and quite possibly one of the world's oldest Pilates devotees! 

Pemberton has been doing Pilates on a regular basis for the past eight years, after a medical professional recommended she take up the exercise regime due to suffering from osteoporosis. Celia raves about the positive impact Pilates has had on her overall health and fitness; "it’s (Pilates is) marvellous for mobility and general strengthening". The Pilates enthusiast told a local paper that the whole idea of this exercise routine was to "not be thumping up and down" with movements and that each Pilates movement is "measured" and controlled. 

In addition to the health and wellness benefits Celia experiences from attending Pilates classes she also loves the wide variety of participants that Pilates attracts.  Each class has a "tremendous range of ages – from yummy mummies up to me. I’m the oldest person by many years," Celia says with pride. Ms Pemberton admits that she has tried to keep fit her entire life and that she also loves to garden and walk. 

Celia was extremely touched and overwhelmed last week when her Pilates class surprised her with a 90th birthday celebration that included cakes, flowers and movie vouchers (see photo above)! Celia's Pilates instructor Louise wanted to celebrate Celia's great milestone in turning 90 as she thinks that Celia is "amazing." "She’s very nimble and is able to do what everyone else does in class!" 

Have you been considering trying out Pilates but concerned you may be over the hill for this type of exercise? Think again!! Pilates is for everyone, for all ages and body types. It is an excellent form of exercise for the elderly, as it involves working your muscles and keeping yourself moving. Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724, email us at inquiries@premiumpilatesstudio.com or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com. We would love to hear from you! 

x The Premium Pilates team 

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