Episode 37: Pilates for Life: Strengthening Body and Mind with Caroline Copp
Caroline Copp is a Master Pilates Trainer and Health Coach with over 20 years experience of working with women in midlife, menopause and beyond. She works exclusively with women aged 40+ to help them to understand the impact of menopause and teach them the simplest solutions for an immediate transformation, whilst paying particular attention to the future benefits for metabolic health and risk of chronic disease.
In this episode, Nicole invites Caroline onto the show to discuss the importance of pilates for women who experience changes due to menopause, highlighting its benefits for musculoskeletal issues, mental health, and overall well-being. They also touch on how to adapt pilates for various health conditions and fitness levels, the comparison between pilates and yoga, and the significance of starting movement practices like pilates for long-term health and mobility.
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Timestamps:
[02:15] The power of pilates
[06:07] Adapting pilates for everyone
[27:11] Understanding the difference between pilates and yoga
[31:01] Caroline’s journey from chronic fatigue to pilates expert
[34:02] Tips for getting started with pilates
[35:47] The long-term benefits of pilates
“We want retirement to be all about travelling or grandkids. You want to be the granny at the waterpark. We want to do these things, so we have to be looking after our bodies to be able to get to that point, and it’s never too late to start that.”
Essential learnings from this episode…
Caroline’s personal journey with chronic fatigue and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)
Why movement is absolutely crucial for long-term mobility and overall health
How Caroline used her experience to help other people with similar struggles
The benefits of incorporating pilates into your weekly schedule
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