look for classes where instructors are willing to talk to you and modify to you needs. most instructors are, you just have to ask. donna also practices pilates. pilates has really worked my core. i thought i had a great core. and you found out after doing a feel pilates classes. exhale curl down. which is why kelly recommends this low impact, strengthening workout for the boomer generation. do you feel better when you look in the mirror after you've worked out. i like the way i look. trying to keep my figure. and every lady no matter what her age wants to try to keep her figure. well my dad used to say if you don't watch your figure no one else will. i always think about that. i'm doc, my real name is joe bloom and i'm 71 years old, i've had 7 hip replacements, and am a prostate cancer survivor.