I started doing Pilates as I approached my sixtieth birthday in 2007. More than six years later, I am still attending fortnightly sessions at the Tollhouse Clinic with their instructor, Sue Webb. Sue is an excellent teacher and has been instrumental in keeping me motivated. She keeps the classes fresh with a varied routine and gently coaxes you to achieve that little more each time without ever forcing the pace. Pilates has definitely helped me, as I get older, to maintain flexibility and muscle strength but I would recommend it as a form of exercise for men and woman of any age. The sooner you start, the better.