Pilates for Seniors 60+ | 25 Minute Gentle Pilates Workout and Stretch

Join me for a Gentle Pilates workout for the 60+ age group. This mat pilates session will increase your core strength and stability, improve joint flexibility and help with the general aches & pains that come with age. With exercises to help improve strength, coordination and balance this is lovely session for anyone looking to get moving safely and with control whilst building up muscle strength and flexibility. Doing these exercises regularly will improve all these things so I recommend doing this workout three times a week. 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. This session will also work well for anyone non senior looking for a gentle workout using the pilates fundamental exercises.
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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.

[@af3914]

Listening to BBC podcast Michael Mosely Just One Thing on the benefits of Pilates. Found myself saying out loud go to Girl with the Pilates Mat before realising, he can't hear me! 😅

[@manymoms920]

Yea my husband heard it a few weeks back. He does pilates now. 😊 He took no notice of me before talking about it, of course

[@suedepinto2016]

Love this delightful gentle yet effective stretch session-didn’t sleep well last night, which always aggravates my balance issues. I subbed this for the stretch routine on Day 24 of our January challenge, that one is standing and balance-intensive. I knew this would be safer for me, but still give me a delightful stretch. I love your senior gentle sessions, especially on “bad days” - I can still exercise safely! Thanks for all you do, and your amazing backlist, so much to choose from. Great news, too, at my checkup yesterday, I learned I’ve lost 5 pounds in the last year - thanks to almost-daily Pilates with Rachel, and partial fasting (simply no food after 8:30 pm or so), which you’ve also discussed. Weight loss wasn’t a real concern, but nice to maintain healthy weight at 58!😊❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

This is absolutely amazing news Sue, well done for the adjustment to fasting and your daily pilates. Your doctor must be very happy with you. And I’m so honoured to have helped you in this journey. Thanks for sharing xxx ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@pathilton2626]

Very good work out, thank you Rachel.

[@MandyMorgan-rg2ng]

Thank you Rachel, I’ve been enjoying working along with you and listening to why and what the particular stretch exercise does for you, I have noticed better flexibility in movement throughout my daily chores and life, I’m not the most motivated person yet I feel because you are explaining everything then I want to listen and try so that helps me to be bothered and make an effort.. Thank you for your time and help.

[@margaretsomerville2510]

WOW the push and pull along with the hip twist are great additions to the workout. I love mat work. ( 74 yrs old and loving it)

[@irenealdred9397]

I found this a little too easy but enjoyable and not too demanding. I’m 72 and love all your videos. 6.30 am

[@elianaturina8025]

Rachel thanks for all the workouts you put out. Thanks

[@shudson0223]

This was an awesome class. Thank you so much.

[@bridgetwilson5160]

Thanks Rachel. Just right this morning as I am recovering from covid jab side effects.

[@susannewton3757]

Really enjoyed this, thanks.

[@martinedekerpel3523]

Nice stretch for me as a senior of 63😂. I did it instead of the live of today monday. Do take enough rest to heal. ❤😊❤

[@alisonglapa9608]

Love this one!

[@barbvanzanten45]

I’ve been “away” from Pilates for a few months. No real reason why…but I did this routine and it provided excellent stretch. A perfect routine to reintroduce me to Pilates.

[@SandiShore]

Such a good session, improving movement and strengthening is exactly what I need

[@barbaradar1389]

🌸thank you Rachel🌸perfect for me at 74😊

[@maryjeandennis5747]

I feel so much better! Not stiff!😊

[@fusunaydn3825]

Hı from Turkey,i like your videos whichare also very useful for me.Thank you

[@bronwynsprague1983]

excellent to help with upper body arm strength thank you

[@marshamathes7499]

Thank you! You are always so Inspiring & cheerful. Where can I get a mat like yours, please.

[@natalieanderson8969]

Great workout today Thank you 😊

[@patricias1925]

Yesterday I did a beginners lesson in classic ballet, I started in a balletschool 3 weeks ago. This morning I woke up with lower back pain and this workout made my pain disappear. Really wonderful! Thank you so much for the best pilates video's and instructions ❤❤❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Awww how wonderful! So glad you are starting ballet and so glad you have added my Pilates videos to help you manage your lower back pain. Keep up the pilates as it will really support your ballet training, and if you feel inpsired to do some ballet condtioning exercises do check out my Ballet Inspired Playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLiAecv7YEF5j7EfKtEP9W-de91yO2j_Zs&si=9krLKJ0tp5CgIKib ❤️❤️❤️

[@patricias1925]

I will, thank you so much for your kindness ❤

[@susullivan1778]

Love this session Thank you

[@nandinichaturvedi4604]

Thankooz for ur gentle pilates..it's required sometimes!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

yes indeed, gente but strengthening is good 😊 🤗

[@rachaelmoessis5445]

Just love your seniors work outs - it's helping a lot and I enjoy it too :) Thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are so welcome! Glad you like them and they’re helping you 🤗

[@karenreeves3958]

Thank you for these exercises, my husband and I both have back and hip issues and we are going to try these to help us out.

[@christinesmith6929]

Thanks. 😊

[@carolwatkins8541]

loved this!

[@J4277320]

Thank you so much for this! Sorry I’ve got to leave the live session now but will definitely Be coming back later! I woke with aching back and painful hips today but am feeling better already. Thank you. You are a true saint Rachel ❤

[@barbaradar1389]

Just right for me😊thank you Rachel🌸

[@carmenross1077]

Wonderful endurance whoa thanks PJ

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Any time!

[@lynnblack6493]

Have been so lazy. Great getting back at it. Thanks so much.🥰

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are so welcome! And don't worry, we all have those days. The important thing is yoy are back now, keep going Lynn 🤗

[@emmyguiang5216]

That feels so good. Thank you👍❤️

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad! 😊

[@catherinepink9367]

Great workout after a time off and being stiffer.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@brendacuthbertson7826]

awesome workout and stretch , as a senior horse rider these stretches are invaluable x Thank You

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you enjoyed them! ❤️

[@user-ub3xr5vg7n]

I have been doing your senior knee pilates for some time. lLooking for an exercise to replacer summer outdoor swimming . Absolutely loved this and the explanation about why the breath is in and out. Never knew before. Loved the intro with views of Brighton. So many weekends camping there when I was young. Now three thousand miles away so brought back memories. Thank you.

[@marionwilk4847]

I done it again this morning. And this picture with that apple under my chin is so helpful. Thanks ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@LindaMarcotte]

I love this one! I do it before i go to bed! I tell all my friends at the stables about The Girl With the Pilates mat! Thank you Rachel from the bottom of my heart!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Love that! Thank you so much xxx 🐎🧲❤️

[@Hunkydorrie]

thank you a million times over! I am a dancer from way back, and after years of modern and ballet, my hips are shot all to hell..at 52, I had one total hip replacement, 10 years later, the other hip is heading to needing a replacement. Trying to conserve as long as possible! These exercises bring me back to Graham technique which is fabulous. The breath and the slow movement is really helping with the stiffness. Thank you so much for these great workouts. xx Love from Michigan.

[@bessiegal6747]

Just what I needed Rachel a gentle exercise on a painful day. It really stretched me out. Many thanks.🤗

[@jyotisheth3605]

Rachel, this is very nice workout. Your video is alway good. It helps me.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad! ❤️

[@user-ub8re4cy9s]

Hello Rachael I was out for a while but now am back, enjoying my pilate again. I really missed it and my body loves the stretches. Thank you very much.

[@debraduffy8369]

I always do your standing series but my feet sore from walking dogs at the shelter . this was a nice change of pace. I will certainly try another mat workout.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I’m really glad to hear that as the mix of standing and mat is a good way to balance out your fitness routine xxx

[@jennifercoleman5901]

Thank you Rachel, I’ve just found this workout. It was a perfect morning warm up.

[@helencooper4908]

Lovely. Thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@bethjacobson7505]

You are consistently fantabulous, joyful and lovely. I have benefitted from each of your well-crafted videos and feel better after every class. I am so grateful to you, Rachel.

[@maggiecostello7755]

Thank you Rachel,I have spent a few hours working in the garden and this was just what I needed 💐🌷🙏

[@fayewhite7541]

After the Ballet/Pilates workout the other day you told us about Yoga vs. Pilates mats. Today I put an older, thicker foam mat I had under my yoga mat. It was much more comfortable. Today you said we could use a small cushion under our heads. I tried that. I didn’t have neck pain like I had been having. Thank you for these suggestions to make my workout even more enjoyable. Hugs

[@patriciadunn2416]

Great video Just right for a Sunday morning 🤩

[@ByeByeUnfit]

Perfect. Just what I need on a relaxing Sunday afternoon. - I need to work out but I don't want to work too hard :)

[@patriciahenson1359]

Enjoyed it, not rushed, thank you 🤗

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome 😊

[@pegknueve6721]

I loved this workout! I have quite a bit of pain in knees and hip but I could successfully do this workout. Thankyou!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! I am so glad to hear that. 🤗

[@lyndaopocensky8078]

great stretching! just what I needed today when just getting over Covid! thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@lyndaopocensky8078]

I wanted to send you more than $2.00 but I couldn’t figure out how to change the amount😂

[@carmenross1077]

Wow quite a challenging workout,feels good after,thank you Rachel. This is now one of my favorite.

[@vikkiclayton5955]

aww my hips!!! But fabulous session all the same. THANKYOU xxx

[@karenlaube4464]

This was a great stretching and strengthening routine. I have gotten sloppy with some moves due to other (younger) instructors being too fast. This workout reminded me to breathe and feel the core.

[@zorrie-mareecernusco4092]

Thankyou Rachel! Great gentle Workout for me. 65. 😊👌

[@margaretmckinstry7791]

This is great! I usually avoid the mat exercises but, this looks very doable! Can't wait to try it!

[@tonibriensify]

Thanks Rachel, this was a perfect wind down before bedtime x

[@lauragrenon4873]

Wonderful workout. I found the core exercises to be quite challenging for me. Just what I need I'm sure.

[@mariamichaelides9448]

Thank you for this lovely exercise routine. ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@wardshoshivered8494]

Thank you Rachel , that what I exactly need in these tension days in Israel. ❤

[@suedepinto2016]

Absolutely loved it, worth waiting for! I have gotten so much out of your senior/gentle workouts over the years, and anything to strengthen core, loosen/ease hips and back is very helpful for me😊❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! More to come soon too xx 😘

[@johnkarpierz9147]

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Can a spring Chicken of 31 join in on this workout?

[@carmenross1077]

Awesome I’m slowly getting better w this thanks❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad xxx ❤️

[@user-jg3nw6np6v]

You are amazing. I love the workouts

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Yay! Thank you! 🤩🤗❤️

[@judybarnett735]

Thank you Rachel, great workout just what I needed after a 10 day coach holiday so a lot of sitting then coming home with covid so another week with no workout. I wanted something gentle that would loosen me up without been too strenuous until I'm fully recovered. X

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! Glad it helped you after your holiday and Covid x

[@evamach]

You are sooo good. You help my body and my spirit.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Ah thank you so much, delighted to hear that. Take care of yourself 🤗

[@cantstopsinging]

Only your channel and one others have helped me with my body stiffness.. Blessings to you!!

[@twirlyfish2144]

Did after work today. I didn't really want to exercise but I'm glad I did this.❤

[@pathilton2626]

Brilliant workout as my right hip is stiff at the moment.

[@bmusical9866]

Wow! I enjoyed this immensely! This was my first mat workout of yours, and while doing it, I thought, "This feels too easy." I got up from the mat and immediately felt so stretched out, yet challenged. Thank you!

[@fionamacarthur9790]

Great, as always! I'm doing these 5/6 times a week and am interspersing one with ball & one with band to build more strength. Am feeling a big difference already, after only 2 weeks. I'm hoping to have massively improved my strength and core by the time I get my knee ops (next year, hopefully)

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You can do it! Keep going Fiona, you're doing great! Remeber to add in one of my knee pain videos as they will strengthent he muscles around your knee- great to do pre op. Best wishes, Rachel 🤗

[@valeriebeale1789]

Thanks really enjoyed that & as I’ve been suffering back & sciatic, doing your exercises plus ones recommended the hip opening was really complimentary to my rehab. Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I’m so pleased to hear it helped you Valerie. And thank you for your donation, that will really help me xx

[@juliemacefield3307]

Thankyou Rachel could really feel my core working I'm aching today so this was perfect 👍see you next time 🙋❤️

[@marionwilk4847]

❤ Good as always

[@Clarky1951]

Really enjoyed this. Good to go back to the basics. Helped me to remember to focus on being still.

[@bigsister8590]

Thank you - that was delightfully relaxing.

[@yvonnethompson3999]

Great Sunday morning wake-up stretch..thanks Rachel🥰

[@msebik4171]

Lovely, thank you Rachel!

[@WillowPatty]

Rachel, this was a terrific workout - just perfect for a Sunday afternoon - nice flow. I will do this one many times. Thank you! Patty

[@ellieveronica4671]

Thank you Rachel!! Great supportive workout🥰

[@elainepasto6349]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

No problem - and thanks to you too! ❤️

[@chitrashiralkar4852]

Hi Rachel, your sessions are I keep looking forward to, Can I do Pilate everyday or how often, I’m 60 ! Thanks much ❤

[@janesaunders5792]

Loved this Rachel Thank you Rachel x

[@pjcavanaugh4893]

Great total body workout!

[@carmenross1077]

Loved this one thanks Rachel

[@catherineennor8042]

thank you so much for these lovely exercises

[@rondamcgonigle735]

Thank you! That workout really loosened up my body. 😊

[@kimb.2883]

Releasing, relaxing, and calming. What a nice session and effective, too! 😊🐕

[@SusanPrevost]

Loved this class❤

[@ibolyabenedek7070]

Thank you❤

[@CC-cf4zm]

Thank you for your wonderful workouts ❤

[@carmenross1077]

Awesome

[@CarpeDiemPatricia]

First time, I love it. Thnk you. ❤️🌟🌻

[@susanmariajones4900]

Fantastic just what I needed for motivation today thanks

[@ritalafleur4417]

This felt prettygood and I'm in my 50's

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad to hear it! ❤️

[@ritalafleur4417]

I'm an intermediate, so where do I begin your videos to get back into doing this right?@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

[@user-db5pu4cz1p]

Hi， nice to meet you at Kemptown bookstore. Thanks for your tote , I am going to follow you and follow the practice ❤

[@kriswares181]

Thanks Rachel Was away on a most fabulous trip to Galapagos/ Amazon/Machu Picchu and got out of my routine. So this was just a perfect to start up again ❤

[@kriswares181]

In fact, if I had not been following you for the last few years I probably wouldn’t have been able to climb Machu Picchu ❤l❤

[@silviauriarte4418]

Amazing stretch class; thank you, Rachel :) I have very stiff hips, so this was a wonderful class for me. I feel so good afterwards :)

[@helencooper4908]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you 🙏

[@irinimontesantou4664]

❤