Clinical Pilates as a catalyst for engaging the aging

INTERVENTION: 2 Sessions per week in clinic and one home based session for 6 weeks for 45‐60 minutes of Clinical Pilates exercise (ie 18 sessions in all). Clinic sessions using a Pilates reformer and mat work work will be supervised by a qualified physiotherapist. Four participants per session will allow individualisation of the exercise program, which will target leg strength and balance. The home program will consist of similar exercises to the mat work. Four weeks of washout will be undertaken before these participants will embark upon the contorl arm of the study. CONDITION: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Fall Risk Lung Function Testing Mental Health Postural Balance PRIMARY OUTCOME: Functional mobility will be measured using Timed up and go Postural balance will be measured by mediolateral postural sway SECONDARY OUTCOME: Fall rate will be measured prospectively using a falls diary. Lung volumes will be measured using the clinical measure of Vital Capacity using a spirometer (Pony brand). INCLUSION CRITERIA: Independently mobile community dwelling older adults