Motion Is Lotion: Pilates, Core Strength, and Independence After 60

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What does strength look like after 60? In this episode of the Sexy in Your 60s podcast, I speak with Pilates instructor Dana Kramer about core strength, balance, and staying independent as we age. Dana has more than 45 years of experience in fitness and Pilates and works primarily with women over 60 and clients rebuilding after injury or surgery. Recently widowed, she shares how movement became grounding during grief and transition. We explore what the core really is beyond abs, why Pilates supports spinal health and posture, how strength training changes after 60, and why consistency matters more than intensity. If you are navigating aging, recovery, or recalibrating what fitness means in this season of life, this conversation is for you. If this conversation resonates, you may also want to revisit two pieces I wrote recently. One explores why walking matters more than ever as we age. The other reflects on what it means to stay vibrant instead of fading quietly into the background. I’ll link both in the notes below. Walking Into What’s Next: Why Walking Matters More Than Ever as We Age https://www.slant2plants.com/blog/walking-and-aging-well Refusing to Fade: Staying Vibrant as We Age https://www.slant2plants.com/blog/staying-vibrant-as-we-age About the Host Dvora Citron, RN, MS, NBC-HWC is a nurse, board-certified health and well-being coach, and creator of Sexy in Your 60s. She works with women 50+ who want to cultivate vibrant health, grounded confidence, and a strong sense of purpose through evidence-based wellness, mindful living, and compassionate self-leadership. Website: https://www.slant2plants.com Program: https://www.slant2plants.com/sexyinyour60s Instagram: @slant2plants LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvoracitronslant2plants/ A Gift for You If this conversation stirred something in you — a desire for more steadiness, clarity, or strength in this season of life — I created a simple resource you may find helpful. The Sexy in Your 60s Starter Guide is a free, reflective guide for w