Pilates Workout with a Stability Ball // Senior & Beginner Exercises with Fit Ball

30 minute workout using a stability ball is a full body workout good for all ages including beginners and seniors.
This workout video using a large exercise ball is pilates inspired and will focus on long lean muscle strength. You will really feel your thighs, core and butt with these exercises.
The fit ball will really challenge your balance which activates your core as a result. Sometimes, these new moves can feel awkward at first. Go slow, keep at it, and you will improve. No big deal if you drop your ball, just grab it and try again. You will get stronger!
Make sure your exercise ball is the correct size for you and that it is not blown up too firmly. You need it to be a little soft so you can grab it with your legs.
I hope you love this workout as much as I do! Enjoy!
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[@tracyheath6076]

Nice Ms. Lauren ! HA I was surprised you didn't have us balancing a glass of water on top of the ball when we were holding it between our legs. I think I was able to work every square inch of my body with this ball.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

😁 careful Tracy, you may give me ideas..... Glad it was a good workout for you!

[@dm5129]

These exercises are deceivingly simple, but when you sit on that balance ball and you work through the exercises your body is like: whoa, don't think I ever used those particular muscles before. I have 3 or four books, balance ball, balance ball with weights, pilates with strength bands, dumb bells, and many different combination exercises that use several of the before mentioned techniques. I can honestly say that cross training between these is quite challenging. Sometimes I want to whine when I notice some muscle pain, but it disappears after a while if I don't overdo it. I have never before done so many different kind of strengthening exercises but there is no doubt they are of benefit.

[@nataliedunaway6737]

I did this yesterday...still recovering! 😅! I LOVED it and all of the large stability ball workouts. I only fell off the ball twice! They were gentle falls though. Thank you Lauren for an awesome channel. I try and do a video daily. I don't consider myself a senior quite yet, but will always be a beginner.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! I’m thrilled you love it! Keep up the great work 🙌🏻

[@daenerystusuyergen7134]

I’m very out of shape and don’t have condition to do hard exercises. This is almost the first time I could do a good workout without having to stop all the time. Very energizing, subscribing to you 🎉❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great! So glad you enjoy it 🤩

[@alisha-jg3gd]

Thank you for the nice Video❤ I have back pain a lot and this helps so much I know for beginners this can be a bit hard but if you do this regularly it gets easier and easier!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Absolutely! So glad it’s helpful 🤩

[@balletbev]

Hello Lauren! I love all your videos, especially with the Pilates Ball. Could you share what headset you use to teach with? thank you for all you do! :)

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Bev. I'm not sure if this is the brand or not, but the bag says Tascam

[@jmg8090]

I love working on the ball !

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great, happy to hear it!

[@voicerto]

my lovely and beautiful instructor , update ; yes you were right , pain's gone .. I still do pilates w you everyday and my legs got a nice shaped or course with a diet.. sending loves !

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Amazing! Keep up the good work, and thank you :)

[@bugsea54]

As winter is coming, my daily walk comes to an end here in Michigan. First time exercising with you, and I loved this workout. I am 59 and feeling less active, so I really want a daily workout for the winter. This workout is perfect for me. Thank you

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! I appreciate you working out with me :)

[@live-lovespino7330]

Thank you so much! I love it! And it was very easy on my knees (I suffer from patellar dislocation ) and they hurt all the time and it gives in quite often. So I had found this exercise very comfortable and easy to do. Thank you for this.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are most welcome! Happy to hear it's a good workout for you :)

[@sandraloder3645]

Good flexibility ball workout! May I also suggest a routine with the magic circle. Thank you.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Sandra! and yes, the magic circle is on my list!

[@pattyvee3580]

Ilove your classes thank you. I AM HAVING a problem raing my legs on our belly w/ the ball exercise can you give me a tip.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Try just doing one leg at a time Patty 😀

[@dianeevans4413]

Thank you for creating these wonderful videos. I loved this one using the stability ball because it made me use my hips in different ways. I would love to see more using the stability ball.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Diane and you are welcome! I'm thrilled that you are enjoying my channel. I also have this workout with a stability ball if you haven't tried it yet.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z57MmJt4faqnZrs

[@dianeevans4413]

@@SeniorShapeFitness Thank you for the link to the other stability ball workout. I will check it out. :)

[@aysusimsek9538]

I just started to workout with a ball after only running and jogging on treadmill for years. I’m SO glad I found you Lauren!!!! I love how you explain every move with breath work and the areas you work with your calming voice. A huge thank you for all the great videos! I’ve only done 2 of them but already had many on my list to do 😉

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! I'm so glad you found me too Aysu! Go easy on yourself, because you will be using lots of muscles that you are not used to from running :)

[@kutemba9132]

Inner thigh should be screaming? Ma'am my whole leg is screaming 😂

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you got a good workout :)

[@anitamartin6588]

This one was challenging but so worthwhile. I need to put this one in my regular rotation to see how long it takes me to feel more comfortable with some of the movements.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Good for you Anita! This one IS challenging!

[@ЕленаКраснова-и8я]

Для меня упражнения на растяжку задней поверхности бедра и спины невыполнимы ввиду отсутствия той самой растяжки.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

They shouldn't be impossible. Flexibility is just one of those things that is difficult at first, but gets better as you work on it.

[@visitor0207]

Hi, Will you be kindly let me know what's the brand of your ball? Thanks,

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

The ball in this video is from Utopia. I also have one from ProBody Pilates. There is a link and a coupon in the video description.

[@sharicorum4196]

Wow! This was totally out of my comfort zone and gives me lots to work towards! I thought my core was stronger than it is! My hips are super loose now! Can't wait to see myself progress. Someday I'll hope to be able to stretch as low as you with my legs straight. For now I'm barely bending forward. :(

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Patience Shari. I'm glad this was out of your comfort zone, it will make you so much stronger ;)

[@caninecuts]

Bless you my dear. I’m right there with you but I am excited to work toward this also. ❤

[@francesoha2062]

Please don’t stop doing videos.Love them all.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Awwww, thanks Frances!

[@LesHoa-DuMal]

I love this workout. It's the perfect amount of time for me. It fits so well into my workday and I feel amazing afterwards. My abs and legs were shaking!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! I love to hear that! Thanks for sharing 💜

[@annemarienepgen-lz6mm]

Nice class thank you

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you liked it! Thanks Annemarie :)

[@claudiamausner8772]

This was perfect, I am a young senior in very good shape. I would say it was Intermediate Level. Serious Pilates, however. Very simple movements but POWERFUL. Great teacher. Thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're most welcome! Glad you got a good workout Claudia :)

[@jojolouis]

Great workout! Challenging for me, specially with how imbalance I am left from right side (right so weak compared to left!!!!!😳) This emphasizes the difference and....gives me tools to correct it. Thank you !

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad it's helpful :) I know it can be surprising when notice how unbalanced we are (myself included)!

[@Vika-ni4tv]

Looks a great workout. ❤ Is this workout suitable for a pregnant woman?

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

May depend on how pregnant you are. In the last trimester, you usually want to avoid laying flat on your back for too long.

[@Vika-ni4tv]

@SeniorShapeFitness I Am on 6th month. 😎

[@tereseweir5019]

I hurt my knee recently (overworked it, most likely) so any idea of my usual exercises was out of the question. I accidentally found your channel and cannot believe how much better I feel and actually how much stronger I'm feeling by working out with you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

That's so great to hear Teresa! I happy you found my channel and I hope your knee feels better soon :)

[@nalinidovedy5700]

Thank you Lauren. I did this excercise and a cardio,one. I am so grateful to you for showing us these. I am 60. I try all your exercises because I know I will not hurt myself yet feel challenged. Very very grateful. Thank you from my heart

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are so kind Nalini. I'm grateful for nice viewers like you :)

[@idariswati5134]

Keren 👍

[@mariafantappie8177]

Thanks a lot!! I really enjoyed 🎉❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're welcome Maria 😊

[@chriscolliermahfouz9056]

Thank you! Wonderful workout. ❤ I think I need a bigger ball: what size is yours?

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Chris! My ball is a 65 inch. Try blowing your ball up a little more. Sometimes you can get a few more inches out of it

[@Алена-г2л7у]

Thank you so much~!!! the moment I found out to have the same ball (size and color) and the same wearing on me) so natural lesson, thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! Glad you like it :)

[@dailyrhapsody7424]

Beautiful flow. Thanks for sharing, keep the good job 👍💪. God bless

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you 🙌

[@janemann3815]

Great workout, really good for my 70 year old hips! What size of ball do you use? Mine is smaller than yours , should I get a bigger one to get the most out of the session? Really love the variety of your videos, excellent!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks so much Jane! My ball is a 65cm. The appropriate size ball depends on how tall you are. If you are shorter then 5'5 then a smaller ball is probably fine. You can also try adding more air to make it bigger. When you sit on it, you want the top of your legs to be parallel to the ground. If your knees are much higher, then you may benefit from a larger ball. Hope that helps!

[@jlemmink]

I got my ball for CHRISTMAS. I've waited for so long do this !! YEA! Thank you !!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

woo hoo! love new equipment! You're welcome Jackie!

[@irispetak3887]

Love the videos !!!! Hoping you could introduce a little more of how to work on the pelvic floor breathing. 😀

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I'll keep that mind Iris, Thanks!

[@kerrysingh5021]

One of the best workouts I did on the ball, amazing, thank you 🙏

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great to hear! Thanks Kerry 🤩

[@bonniekatz2529]

this is a great workout. easy on the knees, wrists and back, very effective. Thanks you. Love you vibe too.,

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks so much Bonnie 💜

[@lindag8297]

Liked this workout but had difficulty on the one when you hold the ball behind when laying face down.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

It IS tricky Linda. I suggest working on your chest and shoulder flexibility. Most of us are tight on the front sides of our body from sitting too much, or on our phones, computer, etc…

[@laurenhunter348]

Wow I love this workout!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks so much Lauren! 💜

[@marywohl6909]

This is very hard on a brand new beginner

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I would suggest this video to start with Mary: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKfSnn2mjJtknc0

[@chrisobrien8409]

What a great Sunday morning workout! Great core, legs and especially hips while still being kinda relaxing.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it!💜

[@goalsformary]

This was fun. I am not a senior but benefitted. I like modified so much, for when I am getting back to it or need to get on mat in an easy going way. I subscribed. Great way to unwind for the evening.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Welcome, my channel is for everyone! so glad you liked it and thanks for working out with me!

[@tanyasaeed278]

I love gymnastics and lifting weights so this was the perfect mix between stretching and working your core and my body has never felt so good

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! I love that Tanya! Thank you :)

[@PJLang100]

Another great video!! Chair kickboxing was awesome,

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Pamela! Did you do all these in one day?!?!

[@monicaalvarado1166]

A different and motivación routine, I enjoy it, thank you.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Monica :)

[@sweetbabe6806]

I just got a swiss ball and this is the first video I tried. Three minutes in and I already feel so good. I am kinder in shape but lately i have been feeling sore so I decided to '"soften" things a little bit. This felt amazing

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Amazing! I’m so glad it made you feel good 🙌🏻

[@dm5129]

Buying the Swiss ball was one of the best purchases in my life, did not know what I was missing. It is just so very versatile..

[@keel858]

Ecellent exercise indeed... However where can we buy the ball?

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you liked it Minka! I also have information about the video and products in the description section of my videos. I cut and pasted this for you: Products that I use and recommend can be found here: www.amazon.com/shop/seniorshapefitness as an Amazon associate/influencer I earn from qualifying purchases *Enter code FITSHAPE at checkout for 10% off Probody Pilates equipment!

[@aokay720]

Thank you so much! This was lovely. I especially loved the pelvis stretch towards the end. felt so good!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it :)

[@magdalenalorenz5775]

Beauty Pilates with bALL , TNX :)

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad you like it Magdalena! Thank you :)

[@TraceyJoseph-k9m]

❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Tracy :)

[@ShimaSabbaghi]

That was perfect and joyfulll❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you Shima, I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@voicerto]

i swim in the morning and at night i do pilates w you for my legs and inner tights ... feeling perfect ... but you're a machine !!! im on the floor right now and writing to you a thank you for the best pilates ball video on youtube ... very intense in a vey short time. you talk so smooth and cute but its not like that girl ... Im screaming while doing it hehe but it totally worth it !!thank you so much !!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

🤣 Glad you got a good workout! I think you’re a machine! swimming is so hard! My husband and kids are all swimmers. You would kick my butt in a pool any day! Keep up the good work 💜

[@voicerto]

@@SeniorShapeFitness ♥️

[@ermiaozimarius2456]

Came across this, instant fan won. Thank you so much!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure, so glad you enjoyed it 🤩

[@kellypantaleoni5166]

Amazing! Oh my the leg squeezes were deceiving🙀 I feel beautifully worked and stretched and I thank you fir that great feeling💚

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! Your thighs may be cursing me tomorrow though!

[@kellypantaleoni5166]

@@SeniorShapeFitness yes😹😹😹

[@fikilekubeka6389]

Amazing workout, thank you so much❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you liked it!!

[@francesstromdahl8791]

Thank you love this workout on the ball more please

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Frances, I'm thrilled you love it :)

[@shirinmodabbernia5807]

That was perfect, thank you ❤️

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@amnahdababat181]

Great one, please keep it up and keep posting for us ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I will! New videos go up every Monday :)

[@amnahdababat181]

@@SeniorShapeFitness Oh, that's great ❤️. Your videos have helped me a lot since I had a spinal cord injury and pelvic trauma... It improved my muscles movability and also flexibility...

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

so glad they have been helpful :)

[@VeronicaKozyreva]

I adore ball exercises and this one was wonderful. I felt it in my legs and in my abs, and those push ups were a real pleasure since even I could do them. Thank you again dearest Lauren for making these accessible yet challenging workouts. I am 35 and I just started to get into shape. Hopefully with your workouts I finally will 💕

[@VeronicaKozyreva]

push ups were probably in you other fitness ball video, I did them both today =)

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

That’s awesome Veronica! You are most welcome and keep up the good work 🤩 and keep me updated 💜

[@fatimak3823]

That was great, thank you. The ball lifts at back of legs was tough!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

It is! Glad you got a great workout Fatima :)

[@lilianatosic2522]

Yet another fantastic routine with an exercise ball. Thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you Liliana 🤩

[@natalieanderson8969]

I enjoy this workout today 😅❤😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Nice job with both stability ball workouts today! 🙌🏻

[@aliatariq2238]

Good

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Alia

[@sylviaaworth8236]

Is this workout suitable if I have osteoporosis

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Please refer to my other response to your comment Sylvia. Specifically, in this video, I would avoid the move where our knees go side to side with the ball between them.

[@wiewioraa8]

Many exercises here were new to me. I enjoyed it :)

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed! I try to keep the moves interesting on my channel :)

[@brittbowman8192]

Super leg workout and core focus.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yes! Thank you Britt :)

[@yichenpan5658]

Really love this video, help me with my backache a lot !!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great to hear! Thank you :)

[@ТатьянаАлексеева-б9и2ж]

Thanks for your exercises!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome!

[@Cvslkax_.]

Es la mejor rutina dque encontré gracias!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You’re welcome Roslyn. Thank you!

[@Cvslkax_.]

@@SeniorShapeFitness 😍😍😍

[@isabelisis]

I think it's not for begginners

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I appreciate the feedback

[@Жека-э9р]

I enjoyed it. Thanks❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're welcome 😊 Glad you liked it!!

[@natalieanderson8969]

Great work out Thank you have a great day 😀 😊 👍

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Natalie! I hope you have a great day too 💜

[@richardmiller5818]

Very cute

[@martadallacia2951]

Loved this workout, thank you Lauren ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! Glad you liked it Marta :)

[@richardmiller5818]

Awsome

[@ekaterinadunin77]

One more amazing training. Thank you a lot.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You’re very welcome! So glad you like it! 💜

[@ninaanna4398]

soo good. thank you.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you like it! Thank you Nina :)

[@barbmiller323]

Great workout !!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you so much Barb :)

[@vasundharagodbole4881]

Very nice

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you :)

[@Трезваяоценка]

Super! Cool!❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks! 😄

[@lizs1024]

Thanks!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I appreciate your support Liz! Thank you :)

[@carolebourgon6798]

Great ! Thank you so much 😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure Carole 💜

[@patriciaruiz7318]

Thanks Lauren!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! 💜

[@xhdkakhu]

Good workouts

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@lebogangshovhote473]

Wow! What a workout!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you got a good workout :)