The Core Method

The Core Method Lily was first exposed to Pilates 25 years ago as a student of the method.

30+ years teaching people 50+ how to strengthen from the inside out, to live longer & stronger!đź’Ş
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DM for more info 🤙 Core Method Pilates was founded in 1998 by Lily Horowitz, a leading and published certified Pilates instructor with over 25 years of experience in the fitness ind

ustry. After personally realizing the benefits of the work, the changes in her own body and physical ability she was then trained and certified in the method. Since then, Lily has developed an instructional method based on the founding principles of Joseph H. Pilates and the integration of other core development techniques to create a total body experience for her clients.

09/04/2026

Getting older doesn’t mean we stop learning.

Quite the opposite.

Try something new. Learn a new movement.
Take up a new activity. Be willing to be a beginner again.

Your body was designed to adapt.

And sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is stop worrying about being good at something—and simply enjoy learning.

At 59, I’m still learning.

And I plan to keep going. ❤️

09/03/2026

We tend to think about balance as a “core” or “hip” issue.

But your balance system starts at the ground.

Your feet and ankles provide information.
Your hips help you respond.
Your trunk helps organize the movement.

It’s all connected.

Balance isn’t one body part. It’s a conversation between your body parts.

09/02/2026

Try this and pay attention to what happens when you change direction.

Your body is constantly making tiny adjustments to keep you upright and in control.

The goal isn’t perfect balance

The goal is being able to respond

That’s what makes movement functional—and that’s what helps us keep doing the things we love with less worry!

09/01/2026

Turning seems simple…until it doesn’t feel so simple anymore.

Balance isn’t just about standing on one leg.
Your feet, ankles, hips, eyes, brain and core all have to communicate when you change direction.

And the good news?

Balance is a skill we can continue to practice.

Let’s talk about it. 👇

08/31/2026

You probably know your calves—but you may not know the soleus.

This deeper calf muscle plays an important role in ankle movement and postural control, quietly working as you stand, walk and move through your day.

As we age, it’s not just about building bigger muscles.
It’s about keeping the muscles that support everyday movement strong, responsive and connected.

That’s The Core Method movement that supports your life.

A full moonA turning pointA reminder that change can be beautiful. 🌕✨There’s something about a full moon that makes me p...
08/30/2026

A full moon
A turning point
A reminder that change can be beautiful. 🌕✨

There’s something about a full moon that makes me pause and reflect.

What am I ready to let go of?
What no longer fits?
And what do I want to make more room for?
Sometimes change isn’t about starting over.
Sometimes it’s simply about recognizing that you’ve grown—and what worked for you before may not be what you need now.

I’m entering a season of change myself:
New adventures
New priorities
More time for the people I love
And maybe a little less doing… and a lot more living❤️

Here’s to releasing what we’ve outgrown and making space for what’s next.

Meet yourself where you are. And trust that where you are going can be even better. ✨

08/28/2026

Strong for Life:
I don’t want you to train just to be good at exercising.

I want you to train so your body can handle life.

Squatting.
Reaching.
Turning.
Stepping.
Getting up and down.
Moving with confidence.

That’s what Strong for Life means to me.

Don’t train for muscle isolation.
Train for muscle integration.

08/27/2026

Here’s something I want you to think about:

Having a big range of motion isn’t the same thing as owning that range of motion.

As we age, I want you to be able to move through your available range with strength, control and confidence.

That’s the difference between simply exercising a muscle and training your body to function.

08/26/2026

Ever stand up after sitting for a while and think, “Why does everything feel so stiff?”

It isn’t necessarily because you’re getting older.

Your body adapts to what you ask it to do—or what you don’t ask it to do.

Your hips, spine and shoulders need regular opportunities to move through different ranges of motion.

Healthy aging isn’t about avoiding movement. It’s about maintaining your ability to move.

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