Woman over 40 doing a standing Pilates balance exercise at home

Online Classes for Women Over 40

Pilates for Balance

Standing and mat Pilates that trains your balance, at home, in as little as 20 minutes.

7 days free, then $24.99 CAD a month. Cancel anytime.

Feel steady on stairs, on trails and in the garden, and keep doing what you love for decades.

Most of us don't think about balance until it starts to slip.

But here’s the truth:

→ Stiff ankles, hips and a weak core all make it harder to stay steady

→ And waiting until you feel wobbly makes it harder to start

→ Balance is a skill, and like any skill, if you don't use it, you lose it

→ Most workouts never train it at all

Why I build balance into almost every class

I believe balance is the one thing we all need to practise as we get older. So it isn't an extra in my studio. It's woven into most classes.

Every class follows the same three steps.

First we realign: gentle movement for stiff ankles, hips and spine.

Then we stabilize: train the deep core and small muscles that keep you steady.

Then we strengthen your legs, glutes and core, so steadiness carries into everyday life.

• More confidence on stairs and uneven ground

• Standing on one leg to put on shoes or socks feels easier

• Stronger legs for walking, hiking and gardening

• Getting up from a chair or the floor with less effort

• Trusting your body again

This isn't about perfect balance. It's about practising it, so you keep it.

In a few weeks, you can start to feel steadier.

"My balance is better, I feel stronger on my feet, and I actually trust my body again."

– Katherine

Steady feet

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Strong legs

→

Stronger core

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Better balance

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Moving with confidence

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Steady feet → Strong legs → Stronger core → Better balance → Moving with confidence →

What’s Included:

Christine Kirkland demonstrating a standing balance exercise

Balance Classes

A collection of classes focused on balance, including Standing Strong: Balance Builder and Balance Masterclass

Woman doing standing Pilates with no floor work

Standing Pilates

Strength, balance and gentle cardio on your feet, with no floor work

christine kirkland pilates website open on laptop

Weekly Plan + Live Classes

Balance work built into the weekly plan, and live help with your form on Zoom

Try it free for 7 days

Start today and notice how steady you feel by the end of the week.

  • 7 days free.

  • Then $24.99 CAD a month.

  • Cancel anytime.

Certified instructor Christine Kirkland preparing for a gentle morning online Pilates routine on a home mat.

Meet Your Instructor

I've spent the last 10 years teaching Pilates to women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond — and what I know for certain is this: balance matters.

I work on balance in almost every class I teach, because it's the one thing we all need to keep practising as we get older.

You don't need good balance to start. You build it one class at a time, holding on to a chair or the wall for as long as you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start where you are.

If you don't use it, you lose it. Let's use it.