Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of the InstructorLive Podcast, host Austin Wilks is joined by Pilates instructor Katy Ahrens to explore how movement can support confidence, strength, and well-being through menopause and beyond.

Katy shares her personal journey from performer to Pilates specialist and dives deep into the realities of working with midlife and older clients, including the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes they often face.

You’ll learn:

Why Pilates is ideal for menopause and active ageing

How movement supports joint health, energy, bone strength, and mood

The importance of breath, mindfulness, and functional fitness

Practical advice for those exercising at home or just getting started

Why is it never too late to begin

How to adapt Pilates to your body - even on tired or low-motivation days

Whether you’re going through this stage of life yourself or supporting others, this conversation offers compassionate, practical tools to help you move better, feel stronger, and reconnect with your body.

🎥 Try Katy’s free on-demand classes on YouTube or access her full programmes on InstructorLive:

instructorlive.com/courses/active-ageing-pilates

instructorlive.com/courses/pilates-for-menopause

instructorlive.com/courses/pilates-for-desk-workers

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