20 Minute Mat Pilates for Seniors 60+ | Gentle Workout to Increase Your Strength and Flexibility

This is a 20 Minute Senior Pilates gentle workout to build strength, improve flexibility and help get you moving. A good well balanced routine which is safe for anyone with hip or knee issues or procedures.I have added exercises to help combat loss of strength, coordination and balance that comes with age, but and this is important It doesn't have to be that way! Doing these exercises regularly will improve all these things so I am recommending you build up to doing this workout at least twice a week or more. Take your time and do what you can, if anything is too challenging for you right now, don't worry, just rest and come back and try again when you're ready.
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Disclaimer: It is recommended that you consult your Doctor or Healthcare Professional before starting any exercise programme. If you experience any pain or discomfort during this workout you should stop immediately and if necessary seek medical attention. When participating in any exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself. By using this video you understand and agree that Rachel Lawrence- The Girl with the Pilates Mat- will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of undertaking the workout.

[@MandyMorgan-rg2ng]

Very well demonstrated and explained by Rachel, I have been implementing this routine for a week and feel it is starting to benefit me, thank you. I’m 62 and my fitness level has plummeted badly, this has been a great way of gently building back up.

[@yvonnethompson3999]

I can’t believe i can actually watch you live today here in Palm Desert CA❣️ Exciting to have a new and live video on Memorial Day🤗 I’ve been doing your video classes since Covid last March 2020 and love them. You have helped me keep my 80 year old body moving and more flexible. Thank you Rachel 🥰

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Dear Yvonne, how lovely to hear from you today and yes I'm here live on chat if you want to ask me anything. Sending you my very best wishes today on Memorial Day. It's a Holiday in the UK today and we are blessed with very sunny weather so we have been enjoying the sunshine. Great to hear how my sessions have helped you since Covid, and I am absolutely delighted that you're feeling the benefits in mind and body. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel, it's been a joy to share pilates with you today and everyday. Lots more videos planned for the future 😊💐

[@eve938]

What a lovely comment - I am much younger but I will keep going, I have no excuses.

[@myrnamarell4497]

How are things in PS? I’m in Tucson. Not bad. Only 100 degrees. Humidity 4%. Planning on visiting PS to spend time with my cousin. I’m right behind you in age. 77 on May 2nd. What a shock. I’ve been with Rachel since March 2020 also. Lots of inches lost. Best shape in my life. Enjoyed your chat to Rachel. Stay well. Myrna Originally from Manhattan Beach 🏝. Don’t miss the fog at all. I like waking up to sunshine 🌞.

[@margaretscott7472]

Just done this workout. Very good and I hope it relaxes me before bedtime. If Yvonne at 80 years can do it so can I. I'm 65. thanks Rachel for another video.

[@barbaravanmerle]

I love your exercises for seniors. I used to go to Pilates classes and now I do them at home with your help. I’m nearly 80 and they keep me feeling a bit more flexible.

[@micheleedwardswhitfield7377]

This was awesome. 1st time trying. I drive professionally and recently having stiffness and pain in my neck and shoulders. These stretches made a positive difference immediately in my neck rotation and pain. THANK YOU…

[@juliemacefield3307]

Thankyou Rachel needed a short gentle stretch after the last class this really helped see you next time 🙋❤️💐

[@kimmiller700]

I found that really relaxing and enjoyable, thank you Rachel. You’re such a good teacher, very good at explaining the moves and so on, love your classes.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you Ki, so pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@janettej]

A really good focused routine. ,a great reminder for our core and breath work . Thank you x

[@jmhoulihan9550]

Great class Rachel. The variety of exercises in your videos is extremely helpful in improving all round mobility and strength. Thanks for making these classes 🙌

[@zorrie-mareecernusco4092]

This was my first pilates class with you (on-line) and I still love it as a gentle workout between the challenging ones that make my muscles hurt. Muvh aporeciation from Australia. ❤

[@myrnamarell4497]

I also found it relaxing. Next time I’ll do it before bed. That’s how relaxed I am. As always love from across the pond. M

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Aww 🥰 Thank you Myrna! So glad you enjoyed it. Sending love back across the pond xx

[@DaisyinNYC]

This was relaxing - a good before-bed routine. But I really most enjoy the more challenging workouts, especially barre and workouts with props. ❤️

[@eve938]

Another great workout.

[@Clarky1951]

Good to go back to basics Rachel. Nice overall gentle, easy workout. Especially after doing one of the tougher advanced videos yesterday.

[@suedepinto2016]

This is a delightful session after the intermediate sessions I’ve been doing! I love revisiting these older sessions, makes me mindful of the moves and why we do them - these senior sessions were the first I tried when I discovered you during Covid on May 2020. I can keep up with intermediate sessions now, which is wonderful and satisfying, but I always love these senior sessions for the gentler pace, helpful prompts and no need to worry I might injure myself (balance and ataxia issues) through my over exuberance!😅😊❤

[@manjusyogadance9570]

Hi Rachel, I recently qualified as a yoga teacher. However your experience in pilate is way ahead. At the same time, learning so much watching your videos.I loved all of them. Your way of explanation is superb. Thanks for all the efforts.🙏🙏

[@SandiShore]

Great workout to start my day. Thanks Rachel

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome Sandra 😊

[@cmitchell7347]

Just what I needed. Just enough challenge for entire body. Elbows out to the side felt heavenly! Will revisit this often. :)

[@francelapalme471]

Hello Rachel, I love all of your routines. I’m a Pilates teacher for the past 20 years with certification on the mat and standing from a New York school.. I do use our routines a lot but my participants speak French only. I have a special quest in regards to mat Pilates for people with high blood pressure,I’m sure you could give new ideas about that. Thank you so much and I really appreciate your professionalism. Im from Montréal,Québec,Canada

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

This is wonderful ! Thank you so much for your message. Yes, high blood pressure and pilates, a great session would be one where you slow everything down a little more than usual and focus on deep pilates breathing as this will help calm the body and improve blod and oxygen flow. My session for stress and anxiety would be a good one forl you to look at, here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKSzg6tpjMaifNk 🤗

[@muhlenstedt]

Thank you, I feel great that I could do all the exercises despites some aging issues, like sensitive knees and back.

[@annbaker6243]

Lovely and gentle. Ann from Yorkshire x

[@francesoha2062]

Now that was quite delightful.Thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome Frances 😊

[@josephinerussell7595]

Good morning Rachel ,you are a good teacher and i enjoy exersice with you ,from Josephine Russell ,from St.Louis,Missouri

[@irenealdred9397]

Very gentle & enjoyable

[@lauriemansfield905]

Rachel, thanks for the great workout! I have scoliosis and 2 knee replacements. Stretching out my back really helps with the pain and hip tightness when walking. Big thank you!!!

[@KeziahGibbonsGuided]

Not a senior but this felt so good. Thank you.

[@anniecbee]

Such a lovely workout. I’ve just recently found your channel and so far the two I’ve completed have been wonderful. As a former dancer who is kind of crippled up from arthritis, I love the challenging, yet gentle, manner. Thank you.

[@margaretscott7472]

I have just done this exercise again after 11 months and I am surprised how flexible I am. More than I thought. Done this as part of May playlist. Thanks Rachel for keeping us flexible and fit.

[@habibsiahou]

Hi Rachel Thank you for these wonderful stretches Glad I found out

[@valeriebeale1789]

Sometimes my body is not too happy but I’m really trying to do about 4 of your sessions a week so this was a perfect one for me today. I also wonder if you can see me as you often correct my straying knee or loosening tummy muscles, all very engaged now 😁 Thank you 🙏

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Valerie, listening to your body is really important so I am glad you know when to take it a little easier. Great to hear you enjoyed this one and feel enagaged and in tune post class. I'm glad my corrections helped, having experienced teaching people for over 11 years now I use all that knowledge to offer out ideas for corrections and modifications so I am delighted I kept you on track! Well done and have a wonderful day 😊

[@LilyMarsWrites]

This was the perfect workout for today! Feeling kind of tired but didn't want to take a day off and this was just right.

[@myrnamarell4497]

Wake up Lily! Myrna

[@myrnamarell4497]

Wake up Lily 😂😂😂😂

[@nasreenlalani8221]

Rachel you are the best!🙏🏼

[@kathyeichstedt9285]

Thank u! Just what I need!!

[@lisarasmussen5401]

Great workout...thank you!!

[@carolmorrison2543]

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[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too @carolmorrison2543! ❤️

[@carmenross1077]

My favorite thank you

[@dfoxmchugh]

Very nice workout!

[@TheUsh11]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you so much for your donation 😊

[@evelynhawkins7311]

I love the breathing..

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad 😌

[@ilanazvirin3210]

fantastic.i am addicted

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you!

[@JoanneWinfield]

I like it, but I couldn’t get full screen so I had a hard seeing it. Thank you.

[@sandhyamadhu8564]

Get well soon Rachel.. Take care

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[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are very welcome - thanks to you too! ❤️

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