Episode 13: Motion Is Lotion: Pilates, Core Strength, and Independence After 60

What does sexy mean in this season of life? For me, it has less to do with appearance and more to do with steadiness and capability. In this episode, I’m joined by Dana Kramer, a lifelong fitness professional with more than 45 years of experience and certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise, along with comprehensive Pilates training. Dana works primarily with beginners, women over 60, and clients rebuilding after injury or surgery. Recently widowed, she shares how movement became structure and orientation during a season of grief and transition. We talk about what the core really is and why it matters more as we age. We discuss strength training, posture, balance, rheumatoid arthritis, and the importance of consistency over intensity. Dana offers a quieter message than what we often see online. Start with breath. Build gradually. Stay consistent. Stop comparing. “Fit at my age isn’t about looking fit. It’s about being capable.” This episode is for any woman recalibrating what “enough” looks like now. If this conversation resonates, you may also want to revisit two pieces I wrote recently. One explores why walking matters more than ever as we age. The other reflects on what it means to stay vibrant instead of fading quietly into the background. I’ll link both in the notes below. Walking Into What’s Next: Why Walking Matters More Than Ever as We Age https://www.slant2plants.com/blog/walking-and-aging-well  Refusing to Fade: Staying Vibrant as We Age https://www.slant2plants.com/blog/staying-vibrant-as-we-age About the Host Dvora Citron, RN, MS, NBC-HWC is a nurse, health and well-being coach, and creator of Sexy in Your 60s. She helps women 50+ cultivate vibrant health, grounded confidence, and purpose through evidence-based wellness, mindful living, and compassionate self-leadership. Website: https://www.slant2plants.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexy-in-your-60s/id1855753795 Program Page: https://www.slant2plants.com/sexyinyour60s Instagram: @slant2plantsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvoracitronslant2plants/ A Gift for You If this conversation stirs something in you - a desire for more ease, clarity, or a grounded sense of what this chapter of life can hold - I also want to remind you about my Sexy in Your 60s Starter Guide. It’s a free, gentle resource I created for women who want to feel more energized, aligned, and at home in this season of life — without pressure or perfection. Download the Sexy in Your 60s Starter Guidehttps://www.slant2plants.com/starter-guide  As always, thank you for being here and for taking the time to reflect, listen, and stay curious alongside me. Warmly,Dvora