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More Capable in Midlife | Peter Clerkin
29 minutes Posted Sep 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
Intro
What does physical capability mean?
A serious football injury at 15
How recovery shaped Peter’s career
From injury to endurance events
Why Pilates is not the complete answer
How the pandemic changed Peter’s approach
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(Cont.) How the pandemic changed Peter’s approach
Becoming more capable in your 40s
Alcohol, exercise and the morning after
Putting the individual before the workout
What does wellness really mean?
Protecting healthspan and future experiences
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What does it mean to be physically capable as we grow older? For Pilates coach and educator Peter Clerkin, it means developing the strength, cardiovascular fitness, balance, mobility and confidence to participate fully in life. A serious football injury at 15, followed by a long recovery and learning to walk again, changed Peter’s relationship with movement. He later completed marathons and triathlons and built a career helping other people improve their physical capabilities. In this conv...