30 Minute Standing Pilates for Stronger Legs, Better Balance & Great Posture- Low Impact Workout

[@sandrasolomon5757]

Hi! I’m all the way from Washington state in the U.S. I think you are fabulous! You emphasize correct body mechanics and posture throughout your workouts with rationale on why. I’ve been using your workouts for last 4 months with great results. I have better balance, stamina and posture. Love the chat sessions at the end of workouts. Wonderful energy and personality.Wish I could bottle and bring you here. Keep doing what you do, as we need you! Cheers, Sandra G

[@viviangerlach9815]

I found Rachel in March 2020 when I started working at home and feel exactly the same. I started with the 10 and 15 minute standing sessions and now can do the more challenging 30 min routines. My muscle tone, strength and balance are so much improved. I feel so good after doing these routines, especially the standing ones.

[@caterinahaase5618]

I liked this exercise because I feel nicely streched and grounded now.

[@brendaquattrin6814]

Canada calling. I just did this for the first time and will keep it up. Over eighty and still challenging my older body. Thank you Rachel for being my motivation over the past two years.

[@victoriakurtz5843]

Just revisited this workout, it is one of my favorites! Thank you!

[@kimbowman4937]

This is one of my favorites too!

[@marnimorgan1957]

Really enjoy workouts for seniors it keeps me mobile

[@millicentstassen5753]

Hello Rachel, Shoo I like your studio, well done to your hubby and his helping hands xx I just want to say thank you for the wide variety of senior workouts available on you tube, I religiously do a class 4 times a week 5h30am South African time before I get ready for work. God Bless

[@elizabethchan5221]

More full body workouts for stronger legs and posture like this please... Can't get enough of it :)

[@alfazemamendesmota6772]

Fabulous Pilates exercises. I'm 70 and I love so much all your videos. Thank you Rachel GBU

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello everyone and welcome to my Standing Workout today. This is a low impact, high intensity session guaranteed to leave you a little breathless and with a warm glow! We're focusing on posture so there will be lots of exercises to strengthen the legs, challenge your balance and build a strong and flexible upper body. Please subscribe and press the Like button if you would like to see more. Have a wonderful day, Rachel x

[@barbarastevenson1461]

Glad to have found you on KZbin. Pilates is best for balance and posture your routines makes me push myself and thank you for your assistantace.

[@minoudanechi9807]

Such good class I wonder how you do so many different classes and all so fantastic t. Hank you I do your Pilates every day

[@karinsams37]

Thanks, Rachel. I am feeling my body responding to your workout. Found the last section challenging. Need to keep to your programme to increase my strength. Very much enjoy your workouts. It was very energetic!!

[@denisekiddie5713]

That was great Rachel, quite a challenge for me, as I usually do your senior classes, ( I’m almost 68yrs old) but I made it!! Thank you 😊

[@hilaryharrap8340]

Hi my name is Hilary from Vancouver Canada Loved your class My regular class is on hold right now This was with my first class with you Will keep it going Thank you xx

[@joyjchen5496]

Just finished another session with you. You are so fantastic Rachael ! I love a little challenge. See you again tomorrow.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Can't wait! And so glad you are enjoying the challenges Joy 😊

[@martinedekerpel3523]

Nice workout for the brain as well. Got a little confused with arms and legs. Love all your classes.

[@angelaogden4739]

New to your pilates . Excellent thank you

[@sarahrobbins1784]

We love your sessions all the way from canada:)

[@annemckim4231]

Enjoyed most of it I’m in my 70s so I m not good with the balance work so I have one hand resting on wall I have done the standing one for seniors Thank you so much as I miss doing water aerobics at the moment 👍🙋🏼‍♀️

[@annemckim4231]

Can’t see how we can donate

[@nataleec7030]

Brilliant! Going back over all these little gems that I have missed.

[@juliemyatt3697]

Brilliant work out thanks. Sadly you lost me at 24 mins with the floor work. Hopefully one day I can do it. I love your vids I do them 5 mornings a week and I feel amazing. Thanks Rachel xx

[@jennyjohnstone9890]

Love your exercises. Found this one very good for heart rate. From South Africa -in Cape Town.

[@dawnking6601]

Wow what a great workout ! Really feeling a mixture of cardio and good stretching ! 🌺🌼🌸👍

[@suhasalti2092]

Nice to have you back in your new workplace. Very nice and lovely workout for today.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you so much Suha. Really glad you enjoyed the session today in the new, improved space 😊

[@syssyjaktman3990]

Now we are talking :-) I've been working so hard, the sweat is still dripping. Such a wonderful feeling. And the sun is shining here on the Swedish Westcoast. Life is wonderful! Thank you heaps dear Rachel and Kerwin, wow I almost forgot to mention, and Boo, for supporting all of us with your Pilates sessions

[@irenealdred9397]

I love this workout feels like you’ve been on a run, really gets the heart pumping 👍

[@katecawood2626]

Love the 5, 6, 7, 8 part! I always feel so grounded and calm after your sessions. Thank you 💕

[@glamgalnorth6320]

I love these workouts. They are very helpful for my balance and achy joints.

[@jeannahall4200]

Hello from Portland Oregon, excellent workout!

[@joanjacobson-zamore3976]

Thank you Rachel! Great workout!

[@safieht5299]

Dear Rachel the last leg workout was challenging for me, i needed more workout for my back and arms after that.

[@MB-rl2om]

You have a fan in Arizona, USA. I just finished this workout and I love it. I'm 68, was able to do all of it except the final stretches - I modified those because I can't kneel due to arthritis in my knees. So I found an alternate way to stretch those muscles while still standing. Please continue to make standing workouts. I'm sure many of your viewers/fans can't do mat work on the floor.

[@jenniferbagley8470]

Hi Rachel, sorry I haven't joined a live Friday class for a while, back at work, but I am still following the great sessions. Great studio, your husband did a fab job !!

[@debweinstein8616]

The 8-count combination with the opposing twist -- so fun! Also, so glad you've healed quickly.

[@lindahodge-mcloud7911]

Hi Rachel. I love your exercises. I'm so glad to have find you. I really need the strengthening workouts. I will join you again. Glad that you're back on your feet.

[@annaandersson3409]

Hi Rachel! I absolutely love your channel, thanks to you I’ve found my way back to working out again. Lost my spirit there for a while. You have a way of making the hard parts easy, for someone out of practice 🙏🏼

[@gracedostie7796]

Thanks Rachel , the new studio is beautiful 🤩, it’s was a challenge one but I did my best 😆

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you Grace 😊

[@carolwatkins9386]

Your new studio is just lovely. Kerwin did a beautiful job. 👏👍❤️

[@susancaldwell4659]

Hi from Louisiana, where we've gone straight from record snowfall to mosquitos! Did this one on playback today -- it was great, thank you! The studio looks amazing and I'm glad you're able to do standing workouts again.

[@patandray2925]

Loving the refurbished studio Rachel - well done to you and your husband - great job ! Some behavioural as well as physical flexibilty for me today in trying this session having done mostly seniors sessions up to now ( although I've done a lot of pilates classes over the years..) - really enjoyed the challenge and will add to the repetoire 👍

[@fionamuir7924]

Thankyou so much Rachael, I’ve not long found you wonderful classes. You are so passionate about Pilates and it is infectious 😁I’m also recovering from many hip surgeries and you are inspiring ( many years a dancer and then a landscaper) so still recovering at home. Will you still be uploading classes now lockdowns etc are over ? Also how can we contribute to your business? Have a happy day 💐🌏 ?

[@johnjamerson6865]

Loved this one, Rachel! Thank you!

[@olgasleigh8349]

Thank you so much! Another great workout, helps a lot with my fibromyalgia. I am so glad to discover you. You are great!❤️

[@irenealdred9397]

So good and energising

[@nataliehanau4357]

Congratulations Rachel on your new studio. Glad to see you have recovered well from your major feet surgery. I love this new standing Pilates workout. Well done. Love your work. Thank you! 🌹💪😊

[@lulahummingbird664]

So wonderful to return to your classes after an unintentional break! Feeling really stretched before home-schooling my grand-daughter. Love your new studio. Very well done Kirwin. Well done to you too Rachel for providing us with your tremendous beneficial classes. You’re such an uplifting person. Much gratitude to you. 🙏😊

[@gracebuencamino4]

Love this! The 8 count, the extra challenge, the stretching. Bravo!

[@judyclark1906]

Great to see you again. Just cannot stay with you now, have urgent tasks to perform, so am hoping I can come back and finish up with the video later today. I shared it with my husband, and a friend, so we can follow you later today. Thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful Judy, great to see you rname come up and thanks for sharing with your husband and friend. Let me know how you get on later. Take care, Rachel

[@ann7864]

Look forward to Friday and the new workouts! I am in NY so I don't do them live but when I get up I look forward to the workout. Agree that Standing Pilates 2x/week is excellent for my strength, balance and coordination.

[@lizwilkinson1095]

First time doing this one - excellent, felt I had really worked! Thank you - love your sessions.

[@nancywhitman3109]

This was a terrific session. Could feel the heart rate rise and the breathing quicken! Thanks Rachael

[@plutenco70]

Totally agree. It's one of the best. Thanks Rachael 😊!

[@ienvanzwol4868]

Hello from Holland: thanks again 💕

[@carolwest7921]

Very enjoyable Carol

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Great!

[@christinemorrison3978]

Rachael another great workout, I normally do Pilates in the morning, I didn’t want to miss your routine so I’ve just finished an early evening session. Thanks for all your hard work putting these great videos together, also like the live session, I now have my sister in Australia doing the standing Pilates she loves them. Till the next time 😊

[@susienethercott3839]

Thank you Rachel this was an amazing Osteo class for me. Love your sweet smile and ways of teaching. The classes have been wonderful for my health and strengthening my balance. I have osteoporosis as well as osteo arthritis, which makes it hard for me to move in my lower back. I still feel so much better all day after I finish a class. Thank you for all your efforts to help all of us out here to regain our balance and muscle tone. Look forward to working with you everyday.

[@jean-qt2qe]

Great workout... I'll be doing this one regularly! Thanks Rachel! x

[@lisak7214]

Hi Rachel! I LOVED this session! I am having terrible issues with my knees and hip flexors and doing this workout with you today made me feel so much better! I sent you a message on the community page a few days ago to let you know about my hips. Not sure if you got it. I will be sending you a donation today on Ko-fi with a little note. Your new studio is beautiful. It’s great to see you back on your feet 😊🌻❤️

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Lisa, That is so good to hear! maybe the stretching combined with the knee movements did the trick. Either way I am so happy you're feeling better. I just saw your post on my community page and replied. Thank you for the donation as always, you are too kind. And so pleased you like the new studio space. I'm resting myt feet after today as it was quite challenge on them but so pleased to be up and moving around again. Thanks Lisa and take care, Rachel 😊💐😘

[@gracedostie7796]

Thanks Rachel, beautiful studio 🤩, it’s was a challenge one but I did my best 😆

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you Grace, and well done for taking up the challenge. It was quite an energetic one today wasn't it! 😊

[@suedepinto2016]

Awesome! Just did this one for the August Pilates Retreat- spending time with you and exercising is one of the highlights of my days! Thank you, I can see from last time I did this, my posture and balance are definitely improving, after losing one balance nerve on right side from brain surgery. It’ll never be 100%, but you help me make the most of what I still have, thanks so much for that and all you do! You’re an essential worker for so many of us!💪🏼👍🏻💞🥵🤗

[@danazeghers8922]

Excellent class

[@joanjacobson-zamore3976]

I love your style. It keeps my heart rate up and helps my balance!

[@SarahBaldwinMUA]

Hi Rachel, I missed the live but i will catch up this weekend, thank you so much

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

No worries! Let me know what you think, it's a high energy one! 😊

[@reneederoberval]

Thank so much, great workout.

[@patorn7289]

I saw this video description and thought “why not”! I’ve been doing the seniors or beginner Pilates. At first my thought was to quit, it’s too hard. I’m so glad I made the decision and to stay with it. I felt amazing afterwards and a sense of accomplishment!

[@cherylfromvirginia6287]

Thank you so much Rachel! Cheryl from Richmond, Virginia. This is day 2.5 and counting of ice storms. I am trapped in the house by a thick layer of ice, thankful I have electricity, but bored by my diminished activity. Today's class was just what I needed!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Oh wow, Cheryl. Thinking of you right now and hoping the ice storms blow over. So glad todays was what you needed, hope you're buzzing with that post workout glow now! 😊🌟

[@miriamjarvis8415]

Just caught up on this class from Friday. Loving your new studio Rachel and thank you for all your positivity and great classes 👍

[@seren20243]

Thank you for the workout! It’s fantastic and so helpful! -from the freezing US!

[@marieballion8142]

🌻Hello.. R. all in Blue. in your new studio. Kerwin did really a great job👏 for you. I loved this V full of Energy 🥰 God Bless you both. Take care. 🌞 from Cannes🇫🇷

[@carmenross1077]

Thank you for a job well done.

[@ireneblay3558]

I really enjoy your standing pilates routines Rachel. Also the one for knees is really helpful as I have problem with left knee. Thank you

[@kathyjamerson6748]

Love this one, Rachel!

[@Annemi8]

Love this one!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad!

[@ritafriesen8981]

This was a great routine! Thanks 😊 so much. I really enjoyed your time-lapse renovation video. Congrats to your husband on a job well done!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thanks so much Rita! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the time-lapse renovation video, didn't he work hard! Really good to hear you enjoyed todays session too 😊

[@jackiewilderspin1749]

The studio looks fantastic and this was a great workout to start my day. Thanks!

[@helenswales2746]

Another awesome workout. Thank you Rachel. 🇨🇦❤️

[@lynnong2459]

A sweaty exercise. Thank you

[@Rosie077353]

great workout, thank you!

[@narminhuseynli5272]

Thank you Rachel! It was a quite intense session for me, but absolutely loved it

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@alicealex9076]

Hello dearest Rachel, great to see you again up and running, doing wonderful job, as always. This session was a little demanding and I will try it again - yr new studio very nice looking, congrats to yr husband. Thank you again - from Athens-Greece

[@susanweiss9794]

I really enjoyed and appreciate how you show and tell the way to stand and on the breathing to. Love how you do this🤗

[@alicelevien2438]

Wonderful class!! Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're very welcome!

[@hedvabaron4501]

Thank you.Always lovely .

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too!

[@ermentrud]

Thank you for this, Rachel. Although I do exercise quite regularly I found this challenging and after 15 minutes needed a break! Never mind, I'll press on tomorrow! Best wishes, Eve xx

[@jeannettejeffreys7829]

This is my story, thank you for sharing. I’ve had fibro for 30 years. Still struggling but able todo more low key exercise.

[@MyButterfly64]

Most excellent workout! Thank you.

[@yvonnethompson3999]

Another super workout Rachel 😃 and challenging at the end! Can’t believe i missed this one. Your new room is fabulous....is Kerwin for hire⁉️

[@johnengall9059]

Commenting as Yoli, really enjoyed it. Ham strings are tight so some was quiet challenging.

[@bessiegal6747]

Wowzers. Bit tricky for me as it hurts my knees when bending. Perhaps I'll give this one a miss. You definitely have not lost anything dear - it was a challenge.🤗

[@ebbedinesen8950]

I loved this class, super workout as usual. Lovely new studio. Pia xx

[@annemitchell275]

Thoroughly enjoyed thanks Anne

[@wendyboynton6403]

Love the studio Rachel. Great that you are standing again as I can't see the screen when I'm on the floor. Loved the workout did it this morning xx

[@user-ywyangyunwen]

Thank Rachel, this is Yang from Taiwan. Thank you so much for the video. Is it possible that we have some seated sessions for bedtime? Brief sessions of 15 minutes that we can practice before sleep.

[@viviangerlach9815]

This was great. Loved this workout, really challenged me. Thank you.

[@seliztaylor1]

I had knee and hip replacement on my right side in 2020. I have been following you and doing your standing and sitting session for 60 plus. Can you recommend exercises to strengthen my knee and muscles in the thigh and hip flexors. Thank you... love your encouragement .. Casey from North Carolina, USA

[@TinaR622]

Hi Rachel couldn’t join you live as I was working but did this workout when I finished, it was day 5 of the 7 day challenge ! Keeping going 😀thanks for the motivation 👍, PS the studio looks great 👍

[@carolynfisher5921]

Good work out. The pace is good!

[@silviauriarte4418]

Congratulations on the new studio Rachel, looks really nice! Loved the workout

[@inger-mariebarfoed6964]

Thank you! Lovely studio!

[@SarahBaldwinMUA]

Thank you, just done this workout. I had to tweak some stretches due to my neck and shoulder, really enjoyed it. Off on the bike now :)

[@carolcollins6739]

Really enjoyed this