Pilates with Weights | 25 Minute Full Body Workout | Build Strength, Tone & Mobility

Join me for a full body pilates workout with weights to tone and strengthen your body. This 25 minute workout will use light weights to help you build more strength and control in your body as well as increase your bone density and muscle tone. The weights I am using are 1kg / 2 pounds but of course you can go lighter or a little heavier to suit you. You can also do the workout without weights if you prefer. This session focuses on control and would be especially beneficial for everyone including those with hypermobility as the weights help you focus on your joint placement and controlled mobility. Do leave me a comment to let me know how it was for you
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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.

[@irenealdred9397]

👍 Thank you. i’m 72 and loved it. 7am

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed it 🤗

[@marypaquet3915]

I love the combination of weights and Pilates. Thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

That'ss great to hear! Thank Mary 🤗

[@maryamzare5932]

really lucky to have a chance to discover your channel

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 🤗 Now you have found me I hope I can inspire you with lots of fun ways to keep happy and healthy. Best wishes, Rachel ⭐️🤗

[@suedepinto2016]

I didn’t realize I’d done this, didn’t look familiar, but I see my comment from first broadcast - I jumped ahead in playlist to try, and this was fabulous! I love the challenging, but doable, effective and efficient moves, Thanks so much for putting this in the playlist!🥵💪🏻😁❤

[@Silvia-gz4rp]

Amazing! Sending love and gratitude from New York!

[@helenb6936]

Congratulations Rachel... 200k subscribers 🎉👏🌞

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Awww 🥰 Thank you so much Helen! I am thrilled! 😀 🎉

[@judithdoran868]

Somehow I missed this first time around but it was a fabulous session! One I will do again and again as I love the addition of the weights. Thank you ❤

[@gerimodell1266]

I bought 2 lb. weights just for this workout (tried but couldn't do it with my 10 pounders), and I'm so glad I did. More like this, please, and thank you so much!

[@anitaigboayaka8797]

A great workout. The weights make a great difference. Thanks 👍🏾 again.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome Anita! Really pleased to hear how you enjoyed this session. Keep up the great work and have a wonderful day, rachel ❤️⭐️

[@anitaigboayaka8797]

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Have an amazing day too.😊

[@JacquelinWadsworth-jr9vq]

Thank you Rachel for all your Senior Workouts! I love them! I can’t take my walks anymore because of an old ankle injury with arthritis. I use many of your different Pilates workouts to try to stay in shape as much as I can. Do you have workouts for aerobic fitness for seniors?

[@helenlees9076]

Great workout using these light weights felt they gave me more control using core muscles, so effective. 🙏 again Rachel 🤩

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad to hear that Helen. They can be very helpful with making that connection, so pleased you enjoyed it! Have a lovely weekend and see you soon! xx

[@SuperJosyan]

Fantastic, i will do it again tomorrow so i will do it better. Thank you!

[@reehyde6987]

Great as always!

[@irenealdred9397]

Excellent look forward to the next video with weights

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Coming soon! ❤️

[@annettegibbons7387]

Thanks Rachel, I love using weights and this was a great combination with the Pilates. Well done for another well thought out routine. 🥰

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thanks so much Annette, really glad you enjoyed this combo. It was a fun one to create for you xx

[@janettej]

What a great workout for body and mind😉 , Thank you and A Happy Bank Holiday x

[@Kelly-fn1ve]

Loved this, just found you from another of your videos. I will be doing more 🙂 Thanks!

[@SarahBaldwinMUA]

Hi Rachel, so happy to see this. I have not done any Pilates for a while but tut today I thought I would pop back to you and see what new videos you have, it has inspired me to start Pilates again. I have missed it. This year is the first year since 2020 that I have no operations and health issues, I can now start to fully get back to exercising like I was before. I also see you have a new arms workout with the chair cant wait to so that one too. Thank you for all your content, I have been super busy launching my makeup line eekkkkk. launching tomorrow :))))) absolutely thrilled it is finally here

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Sarah, how lovely to hear from you. I know you have had a tough time over the last few years so I am so happy to hear the health issues are behind you and you are able to come back to exercise. Remember to be easy on yourself, I know you push yourself very hard so take it one step at a time. The arm workout withthe chair is a great one for toning the arms and I have lots of new vidoes for you to do since we last met. Enjoy getting back to your pilates!! ❤️ And oh my goodness, you are launching your own make-up line- CONGRATULATIONS! That is really wonderful Sarah, I wish you every success with it. Enjoy tomorrow!! xx

[@SarahBaldwinMUA]

Thank you so much Rachel, super excited for tomorrow, it feel so surreal. Congratulations on your 200k subscribers wow, I remember when I joined you and you had around 35k. That would do me lol. Amazing, well done. Your videos are the best on KZbin though. @@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat I have around a half stone more to loose, I have lost a lot of the medication weight already, very slow progress. Just a little more to go

[@heatherframpton9693]

Thank you for this and all of your workouts video content! 🙂

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! And thank you for the lovely message, lovely to hear how you enjoy my videos. Have a wonderful day, Rachel 🤗

[@jilllustig6929]

Oh, Rachel, I am so happy I have met you, found you. I love your gentle voice and soothing approach. I have just become Mother of Bride with a newly engaged daughter, so It Is On! Loved Arms with Resistance Bands as well. Gratefully from Seattle, Jill

[@anneonimus7204]

Brilliant one Rachel! Works your brain too😅

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So true! Well done Anne xx

[@myrnamarell-dz9xi]

I can do this everyday and never get bored. 😅😅😅😅🧘🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️🌵🌵🌵🌵

[@soleilreid]

Yes!!!!! To arms and core!!! Amazing when you have knee injury. I used a variety of kilo’s with my weights. Keep these kind coming! ❤

[@irenealdred9397]

Brilliant again 13.30pm

[@debbieskinner7268]

Well!! That was a challenge and no mistake! I only had 1.5 kilo weights so it was a good workout……but so much fun as ever. Thank you for your part in getting us all moving and feeling better in every way!

[@patricias1925]

Really love weighted pilates, thank you so much. Everything is great, your looks/outfit, your instruction ❤ Much appreciation from a 46 year old Dutchie 💯💝😘

[@lynettesundby2417]

This was a great workout, thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@bettymaugeri7316]

That was a bit of a challenge - thank you Rachel!

[@kham7571]

A challenge. Did this after my work day thinking “ only 25 min”, wow! I was able to do it using my 2lbs dumbbells. Only problem was an annoying foot cramp in my right foot while attempting the lean backs arm raising combo. ;)

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Oh dear, cramo can be so annoying I know. Well done for doing the routine, excellent job and do check out my foot video which may help with those cramps.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnPad3xoaMh0pZo 🤗❤️

[@janesaunders5792]

Grate workout Rachel Thank You x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@emmabroadley6152]

Me too. Loved the weights and pilates

[@katecarey201]

Love the addition of weights. Thank you as always, Rachel ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! Great to hear you liked the addition Kate, I'll be making some more of these workouts as they are proving very popular. Keep up the great work and best wishes, Rachel ❤️

[@irenealdred9397]

Really enjoyed the workout with weights, can we have some more ?

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Absolutely!!xx

[@angiesharp714]

Have done this couple times love the mix, more with weights please ❤

[@Clarky1951]

I completely forgot to write my comment this morning after completing the video. This was great Rachel, and challenging. Which is a good thing. I love using weights with pilates. Adds another dimension to the workout.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment ⭐️🤗

[@nataleec7030]

This made my day. I didn’t actually feel like exercising today and jumped on to do a quick bank exercise just to keep me active. And saw this. Amazing! It is going to change a heap of my other mat exercises. I prefer using a prop for some reason. I think it gives me something else to focus on. Thanks again. Your videos have changed my fitness game!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! Yes I do love a prop too, I find it helps increase the focus and really drill down into the essence of the exercose so I am delighted you enjoyed it. I'll be sure to make some more of these xx

[@angiesharp714]

❤really enjoyed this

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

yay!! xx

[@irenealdred9397]

Really enjoyed it x

[@suedepinto2016]

That was absolutely awesome! Worked out with weights for years until brain surgeries, fell in love with pilates for core strengthening/balance needs - for you to bring the two together so enjoyably, doable but with a challenge 🥵, is greatly appreciated! You’re such a creative, supportive teacher ,thank you!❤

[@irenealdred9397]

A great way to start the day, thank you 7.00am

[@patevans2796]

Thanks!

[@2emmss]

Thank you for adding some free weights into the mix. Great workout!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@MargaretDolan-l1k]

loved this workout with weights, thank you

[@hansapatel4115]

Rachel this is fantastic workout with weights! Thank you 😊

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you liked it!!

[@veronicasamantha13]

Excellent!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you xx

[@martinedekerpel3523]

Thanks that was tough. I used my lightest weights 2,5 kg. I could do everything except raising the arms with the roll down. But could better roll up. I try it again with empty botlles of 1 kg.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Great job! And yes I think lighter weights 1kg would suit you better for this session. I'll make a nother session soon with some heavier weights so you can use the 2.5kg also. Have a lovely day ,Rachel xx

[@catharineblastorah2402]

That was fantastic! I have really been wanting to work on my arm and shoulder strength and this is just what I needed. Quite challenging (hence the need to work on my arms) but I will definitely be doing this one again (and again). Thank you so much Rachel for keeping me going with my exercise. I have not been as regular of late and was feeling a bit discouraged at having lost some muscle tone and balance, but you positive attitude and encouraging approach really helps make me want to keep going. Thank you!!

[@homesweetpilates]

Wow I loved this one!! Definitely challenging but still always feels so graceful :)

[@fayewhite7541]

I loved this. Found it a challenging in a good way! My only “fail” was the roll up, I would need to nail my feet to the floor to come up. I had to resort to using my elbows and rocking up. I’m sure it still gave me a workout but it definitely wasn’t slow nor graceful. 😊 I was mixing up a few other KZbin work outs but find I keep coming back to you most weekdays. Will you have more videos using weights? Thank you Rachel, from a 69 yr old nana from the Atlantic coast of Canada

[@fayewhite7541]

Just commenting on my own post 8 months later to acknowledge to myself how far I’ve come. Got the roll up figured out with a small cushion under my lower back. I found it a good workout but not as challenging as I did 8 months ago. Rachel is now my only go to. I try to do 3-6 of her workouts each week. ❤️

[@juliemacefield3307]

Thankyou Rachel loved this class with the weights 🙋❤️

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Yay!!! Thanks Julie, glad you enjoyed it 🤗❤️⭐️

[@rfb411]

Wow! 🔥🔥🔥❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

☺️

[@dsmith6894]

Wow ! Really enjoyed this workout. Thank you as always Rachel.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@kimb.2883]

Really enjoyed using the weights Rachel, very effective even with light weights. You amaze me with your creativity designing these sessions. Please consider another one with weights. 🙂 Congratulations on gaining 200K!!🤗🎉

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you so much Kim, I absolutely will look at creating another one for you. It was fun to create! And thank you for the lovely message on 200k!! I'm so thrilled 😁 🎉 !!! Yay!! xx

[@barbaramathias5760]

excellent, really enjoyed the combo. Thank you, B

[@Justouttheredancing]

I’ve just found you and I loved this workout! Will be doing another tomorrow, thank you! 💫

[@tarasurridge5600]

Thank you Rachel!! I loved this workout ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you liked it!!

[@michelledenton8667]

Great workout rachael ,live the adding if weights felt really good thankyou

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@maarten7]

Thank you. 🙏

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@lindaleeming3978]

Really enjoyed this class. The weights helped with rolling back up as I find my feet lift when doing roll ups with knees bent normally. I find them easier with legs straight. Thanks for another great session.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful Linda. That's great to hear! Well done for mastering the roll up withthe weights, this will help you when you come to try it without weights in the future. Great job! 👏 🤗⭐️

[@bessiegal6747]

Had no weights so used water bottles - won't be able to move my arms tomorrow😮! It seemed to go quickly though. Thanks Rachel.🤗

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Great job! 🤗⭐️⭐️⭐️😂 xxx

[@barbaradar1389]

Excellent workout! Thank you🌺

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@kriswares181]

Fun workout Rachel 😊 Thankyou

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome Kris. Glad you enjoyed it xx

[@irenealdred9397]

Not too demanding, thank you. X

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome 😉

[@MrsRivera777]

More with weights please loved this

[@preparearoom]

I found it nicely challenging even without the weights!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Excellent!

[@mikedarcy9683]

Loved this! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are so welcome! Well done for doing it 🤗⭐️

[@lifewithopal2513]

i love this one you must do more

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you! I definitely will 🤗

[@martinedekerpel3523]

Did it a second time with the water bottles but stayed the same with the arms overhead in the roll down and used the resistant band for the rolling.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Excellent xx

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

Awesome routine, and you look amazing!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you very much 🤗⭐️

[@lizwilkinson1095]

That was good! Weights substituted by 2 x 400g tins of beans! Once again, thank you x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! Great substitution Liz, well done you xx

[@irenealdred9397]

6.30am Weights make such a difference, well worth doing

[@smendes2004]

Recentemente, deixei de comer pão e tenho de rncontrar alternativas pq nao consigo ficar só com as refeições principais, preciso do lanche da manhã e tarde. E estas sao ideias fantásticas oara substituir o pão ! Saudações de Portugal.

[@michelledenton8667]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are very welcome @michelledenton8667 ! Thank you too! ❤️

[@vrindavishwanathan6019]

Added to my to do list for tomorrow's work ou😂

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Excellent x

[@irenealdred9397]

👍

[@bvezos]

Much harder than I expected. I had to modify a few moves.

[@BeverlyGalloway-cb5im]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too! ❤️ That's such a generous donation and it's very much appreciated.

[@jenniferhatton7794]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

This is extremely kind of you @jenniferhatton7794 - it's donations like yours that help me to continue to provide this content - thank you! ❤️

[@irenealdred9397]

👍

[@patriciahennes7595]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thanks so much for the donation xx

[@izzypranayoga5411]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You bet!

[@sylviahetzel5503]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are very welcome - and thanks to you too! ❤️

[@judybarnett735]

Thanks

[@judybarnett735]

Loved the combination with the weights thank you x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome 🤗

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So pleased to hear that Judy, I'll be sure to make more xx

[@irenealdred9397]

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