Standing Pilates for Seniors- 30 minutes of exercise to Increase Strength, Flexibility & Confidence

[@ginnymccall8805]

Please, Please!!!! More senior videos. I feel as though my entire body is awakening and becoming stronger. Love these videos!!!

[@batyadavis2372]

It was absolute pleasure to discover you. I am an Israeli tour guide grounded by all the virus induced lock downs and am desperate to get back in shape. At almost 70 my body has reminded me to do this carefully. For any of you out there contemplating Rachel's workouts you have found a pot of gold. She is clear in her instructions. She tells you how and why. she repeats her instructions with every move and for some of us that is important. She keeps reminding to pull the tummy in. Best of all after only two weeks of her beginning Seniors workout I feel major results. Please keep these videos coming Rachel! Batya Davis Jerusalem Israel

[@fredadutoit6214]

Hi Rachel, I did my first class with you yesterday and loved it. I am very nearly 65, exercised my whole life, spinning, aerobics etc, but the past 16 years I didn’t do any after a back op. Then 16 months ago I fell and broke a perfect good hip. I realized that I have to start something again, as I can feel I am losing balance and stiffening up. This morning I did your follow up class and I am hooked. We live in a small town and there are no classes available, so your videos are perfect for me. Keep it up please. Thank you and bless you, from Freda in South Africa.

[@emilyalford5740]

This series is "bringing me back from the brink"! Due to health issues I've been able to work out and feel like a limp dishrag. After only six sessions divided between the first and the second, I can alternate feet on stairs again. I can lift my leg into the car for the first time in over a year. Girl with The Pilates Mat is helping me restore my body to health.

[@veratabib6901]

I second that! With all the Covid sitting I did this is like being resurrected!

[@almypalnailsandpainmanagem5204]

Brilliant video. At last I’ve found a fitness lady who is appropriate for not only my age group but also for arthritis sufferers. Thank you x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad to read that, welocme to the channel! Lovely to have you hear. Do come and see me again soon xx

[@ritalafleur4417]

Hi Rachel, just completed for Thursday 12/21/2023, FANTASTIC!!! Thank you!!

[@glorialeder989]

I have had lower back and upper back problems for years. After just one week of your exercises, I already feel better. Thank you

[@fmurray1019]

Love the slower pace of these exercises and found them very helpful.

[@megastarlink]

Good day to you! I am 75 years old and started with your 1st video. Just what I need because it was really challenging when the balancing started! I do hope my balance will strengthen because I could not believe how unstable I was! I think the whole program is excellent and I hope to be able to do it every day. Thank you very much!! 🙏🌸🙏

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I am so pleased to hear that. Daily practice will really help with improving your balance and posture ☺️ Keep up the great work 🤗

[@debraburd9551]

Thank you. I started many months ago with your chair pilates, moved to your standing pilates for Seniors and two months ago moved to this video. Wow you have helped my flexibility dramatically. My core is getting stronger, I noticed my issues with incontinence have almost disappeared and my balance is amazing. Probably TMI however I really encourage women over 65 to start following your pilates practice. It will really improve your quality of life.

[@heatherbutcher3316]

I would love to have more 15 minute videos of standing work, maybe especially for seniors. We have used your videos regularly since the first lockdown and definitely benefitted in balance and flexibility. Love them!

[@margaretgreenman8610]

Hi Rachel. I just love your classes. I have become lazy in exercise and at 63 feeling stiff. After one session, I found a marked difference. Having completed three morning sessions, I am going to keep this up and recommend to others. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with us. Love it!

[@sandrasolomon5757]

Iv’e been following for several months now. I’m more flexible and my posture and balance have greatly improved. Her workouts are cheerful and explanatory. Best thing going for seniors!

[@user-gh6dw6yh5b]

Rachel you are amazing. Have done standing pilates since first lockdown and it makes a difference to my whole life. Thank you so so much, Mary S

[@gloriamaurer6007]

wonderful teacher !! This is amazing for strength and mobility especially for people over 60 !!!! Thank YOU!!!

[@lynnong2459]

Thank you very much for these senior Pilates. Have not been to the gym bec of the pandemic and these are really great to do them at home. Love you and blessed you.

[@deborahpalmer1021]

I am 72 and recently switched to your ‘Seniors Sessions’ by way of a change from my usual ones on KZbin, and find it well worth the effort. The exercises are slow and exacting, minus all the jumping about - which is preferable for your joints when you get older. The balance ones are excellent and particularly good for our age group in helping to prevent falls. No irritating music either - just a nice clear voice and precise instruction. Well done !

[@annegraves5875]

Rachel has helped my Trochanter pain syndrome in my left leg which started in lockdown. With help of a NHS physio by phone I am walking a lot better and not in constant pain. I am 75 and send you many thanks Rachel

[@margaretek5350]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful Pilates! In my 70’s and this really helps🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@peggyfejes423]

Thank you for this follow up sequence! I feel strong and flexible and ready for my day. You are an excellent teacher! God bless you 💖

[@lorimiller4828]

Recovering from Cancer. Thank you so much for helping me regain my strength and mobility 🥰

[@jantaylor9896]

Rachel, I'm 88 and enjoying both of the Senior exercises. Thanks for putting them on for us.

[@megguncik5313]

Thank you so much for offering these pilates classes for seniors. I am already feeling more balanced and stronger after only two weeks. Your technique and directions are impeccable!

[@kaybaker9495]

I’m so happy I found you. Thank you so very much for these video’s, my road to recovery starts here!!!! This is my two month update. My balance has improved HUGELY, I have lost weight and firmed up. I am stronger!!!! 30 mins every morning, your classes in rotation. Thank you so very much.

[@friedasnijder4350]

Thank you so much Rachel for your great classes! You are the best Pilates teacher , I enjoy your classes every morning!

[@vivianstacey8016]

I am 71 and find your sessions a great help for my aches and pains! I love all your classes, they set you up for the day. I have just done this standing Pilates for seniors even in this heat! Thank you Rachel for your inspiration - a Godsend in this Covid lockdown.

[@suedepinto2016]

Love this - one of the first sessions I attempted with you during the pandemic, kept working at it, and now I can do intermediate sessions! I can’t believe how my balance deficits from brain surgeries have improved! I can never thank you enough for all you’ve done for me!❤😊

[@francesbrien8427]

Hi Rachel, I have been doing your standing pilates expertises for a while now. Thanks for sharing on KZbin. You are a great teacher and so easy to follow. I didn't really like doing floor exercises anymore as I found that a little hard on my body but your standing pilates are perfect!

[@marierainey8458]

This Lady is great! I took pilates mat classes and Reformer classes from a Pilates studio (that uses the real Joseph Pilates method) in the City for a year I made it to intermediate & as the years passed I wasn't able to get back. During the Quarantine I have gained and gotten overweight so I am back at square one. Love this Lady she has great cues and gives great visualizations so you know how to hold your body right and I Love the way she explains the breath and holding the core. This has been a major blessing. As soon as I get through these and they are no longer a challenge will move on through her other videos. She's wonderful LOVE her!

[@SP-ey6xm]

S.P. I am English and have lived in Germany for 40 years - due to the Corona lockdown and not being able to work I have now found your classes - I really enjoy them and feel much better afterwards. Many thanks!

[@wandacasner926]

I also started with your first session and have now moved on to this one. Love them both and am doing both. Thank you for offering these classes.

[@ritatavares9257]

I LOVE ALL YOUR PILATES CLASSES?AND I DO IT EVERYDAY INCLUDING SUNDAYS THIS CLASS IN PARTICULAR IS FANTASTIC,YOU WORK FROM OUR TOES TO HEAD AND DO NOT SKIP ANY PART YOU ARE A BLESSING!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

That's very kind of you Rita! ❤️

[@ursula366]

Dear Rachel, Thank you so much for putting your knowledge on KZbin for us all to benefit. You are a great teacher. You have made me love Pilates.

[@wendybasey2496]

I agree with Freddie’s comment. You have kept me sane since March and i feel so much better in my body - and mind. I love the way you teach. Thank you so much.

[@daviddixon771]

Enjoyed your new lesson. Quite a stretch for an 80+

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you liked it! And by the way, you're amazing! Keep going!

[@saharhawasli9910]

Hi dear, I did your first work out many times, now I am doing your second one just for a change. I enjoyed both but I get a slight knee pain after each work out and the pain lasts an hour then it dissapears, I am 72 years old, I love this work out and I am intending to go on because I feel stronger and more in controle of my body.... Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, you are an angel.

[@platpeeps54]

we are new to these, and love them! Absolutely brilliant for our needs. Please can we have some more standing pilates vids for seniors ..... that would be wonderful!

[@ruthtooze8889]

Love Rachel's first video for seniors. Been doing it daily for last 4 weeks and have definitely felt a difference. Balance and aches in back and shoulder much improved. Really liking this new workout. Intend to alternate the 2. Thankyou Rachel. By the way and am fairly fit and 66 years old.

[@brianroberts2479]

These are fantastic classes! Thank you so much for creating them online. I am a senior male (old ma) and your your KZbin channel is keeping me fit and improving my leg strength and balance.

[@evandavidge3168]

First use of this pilates programme. I'm 71 with Parkinsons, with back and knee issues, but I had no issue with the exercises. Thank you.

[@donnamcmillan6950]

I was a great yoga and pilate lady and then I had rotator surgery on shoulder and then covid happened at the studio I attended. All in all things were beginning to fall apart and I got so lazy. So I am so happy to have found you! Just what I needed to start my journey back to former health and flexibility at the age of 76!!!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Amazing and I am so glad my sessions are helping you 🤗❤️

[@franceshallmann6642]

Thank you Rachel. I'm so enjoying the standing Pilates classes. I look forward to doing these every day. It's really helping to improve my balance and posture. I love your calm, relaxed teaching method. Just what I need!

[@lynnong2459]

Thank you for this exercise. Have not been doing this for awhile. Good to repeat every now and now.

[@heloisamarques5742]

Just found your pilates online classes. LOVE IT!! I am 74 years old brazilian woman from Rio de Janeiro . Thank you so much!

[@rosaliemcleod3790]

Enjoyed this session. 76yr old. South Africa

[@lindahathaway6527]

Thank you so much for giving your time, expertise and lovely personality. Your Pilates classes are the best.

[@jojaeckel4604]

superb. Even my partner (75) who hasn't done much exercise until the lockdown, has progressed to this after 2-3 weeks of your first. He loves both and says that he really likes your delivery!!! Praise indeed! Thank you so much.

[@vanetamorrison2972]

Amazing class, as always. Thank you so much. You mentioned a video for the shoulder. I would love do this class. Thanking you in anticipation. 🙏 😘

[@shahanarizvi64]

Hi Rachel, thank you very much for wonderful pilate work out. I do it twice a week, and I feel I have improved my balance to some extent. I have O-arthritis in nearly all the major joints and lower spine. I feel good, emotionally elevated and feel satisfied for myself. Happy, Healthy 2021 to you and family. Thank you again. Shahana (London).

[@juliannenoon6387]

Just loving your videos, I’m almost 69 and live in Tasmania Australia. It’s so important to be able to exercise and maintain my healthy mind and healthy body. Thank you

[@lindabaker5296]

I always enjoy doing pilates with Rachel thanks for your time Rachel

[@patriciamary3070]

So pleased to have found you! The Senior classes are perfect for my "older body" enough to make my abdominal muscles realise they've been stretched and flexed.

[@barbarahanavan7478]

Thank you for everything you do! You are a blessing to us all! You saved me during the pandemic and kept on me on the right track to health and wellness!

[@mandysyw]

I'm 47 years old and so grateful to have come across your channel. I've watched some of your videos and I think I'll be able to follow. Thank you for sharing...

[@karenburroughs216]

Hello Rachael, thank you for your class, this is my very first time doing a standing Pilates Class, I enjoyed it immensely and can feel the difference, I am 71 years old but quite active physically. I shall continue to attempt to do the classes as I need the stretching and increase of flexibility,

[@susanclingenpeel3338]

Thank you SO much for the stretches and how you integrate videos ! I need more abdominal stretches, and tricep muscle strength. I LOVE your workouts. When I want to return and click on the "thumbs up", it gives me a message that I will "unlike" if I click on it....which I do not want to do. Anyway, I am blown away by the number of people participating, but, also understand why you have the followings ! Much care. Stay safe !

[@robinkaiser6612]

I have been following you for awhile and am enjoying your classes. I am 66 in decent shape. I have no problem keeping up. That said, this one has so many knee bends I had to stop. Many seniors have knee issues and it is too many in one class. Still I am very grateful for your instruction.

[@marykaymclane3845]

Thanks Rachel. My husband has had numerous surgeries leaving his lower legs very weak. This has been great for his balance. We do together and are both 76. I do mat Pilates 3x a week. Appreciate you keeping seniors in great shape

[@deeandpetercourt3760]

I love these Pilates workouts, thank you Rachel. I had a new aorta valve nearly two years ago, followed by breast cancer, followed by ERM and cataract surgery so they suit me very well.

[@marieballion8142]

🐦 Hello Rachael. I started with you one month ago blue and pink sessions. BUT I LISTENED TO YOUR Advice keeping only the blue session. Today I've decided to go on with the Pink session for seniors and along with swimming and walking in the Mediterranean sea I feel stronger and more confident... You're a MARVELLOUS TEACHER. God Bless you 🌻🌞

[@lichfieldfolkdf]

This pilates have helped to keep me sane during the lockdown. Very well taught and demonstrated. Freddie 84

[@moraeller5416]

LOVE ITI I discovered you and done the first one many times. Now this follow up. And some days I do both back to back!!!!!! I am 79 years old!!!!! Stay safe!

[@annwilliams4397]

Mahalo. I am so thankful. That was the best workout for me. I am 75 yrs young and in need of a fine tune up! I encourage all to try.

[@stephanieartley3790]

Thank you so much! I just did the follow up and I really enjoyed it. I am 66 and I’m finding myself loving your workouts

[@drumbowieathome9695]

Rachel, I really enjoyed this class this morning. It has some new, deeper stretches that build upon my capabilities from the initial class and others. I feel that I am standing taller and straighter. I may be in lockdown but there is no holding me back! Thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful Stephen, that is so good to hear. Nothing can hold you back, you go for it! Thanks for the feedback😊

[@patriciaplank1908]

Just done your follow up Standing Pilates for 60+. Well done

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Ahh thanks Patricia! ❤️

[@bette-annlaberge4888]

I really enjoy your standing workouts, Rachel. Such a wonderful stretch for the entire body. Thank you!

[@angelafonseca9218]

Enjoyed doing the first and second session .It's helped during this lockdown I'm 72 yrs young as I m still flexible

[@annegraves5875]

Amazing as ever Rachel I have a weak leg and this is a great help as all the movements are 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@margaretcook3978]

Many thanks Rachel, for these senior exercises; I am 83 and coping well with them. They have made a big improvement to my aches and pains.

[@ceedee4391]

Rachel, you are a blessing during this Covid lockdown. Your exercises have helped me a great deal. Many thanks.

[@janetwarren-dunford5449]

Thank you so much. I found your video this morning. I am 65 and recovering from a tibia plateau break. This was perfect. 🙏

[@vudathanirmala263]

Excellent demonstration your guidence Motivates me to continue with willingness. I'm 60.very useful. Stay blessed.

[@robertaaden9025]

Rachel, your classes have done wonders for my lower back!! Thank you!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Roberta, that’s wonderful to hear! Hope you can join this Wednesday for my live Seniors session. Keep up the great work 😀

[@robertaaden9025]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat What time on Wednesday? Thank you!

[@paulineelson1054]

Thankyou for your pilates 30mins. I am in George, South Africa.Pauline Elson age 74

[@peggymccullough3306]

Dear Rachel I started doing your standing Pilates for senior just after the first lockdown. I really enjoy it. 17th December 2020 I had an operation for breast cancer I was given exercises after having a mastectomy right side. I spent a time feel sorry for my self I soon tried you blue standing pilates and as I have gotten stronger I am now back to doing it every day again. I am 72 and really enjoy it. Thank you. Regards Peggy McCullough Berkshire

[@hannanehbarforoushi3733]

Thanks a million for your great explanation .love your moves enjoy doing pilates with you.

[@betsykraft1325]

Thanks for posting these. I'm 83 and they are helping my mobility. Still need more work on balance.

[@carolewoolnough947]

Really enjoyed the follow up. I like the pace of these workouts, easy to follow and very effective with keeping things strong and moving! Thank you!

[@lenorehoffstein2149]

so enjoyed doing Pilates for seniors Both myself and husband found it very useful. Instructor moved at just the right pace. Plan to do it over and over.

[@terrybolger3169]

Dear Rachel, I feel so much since doing your class for seniors every day only one week! Feel better for everyday I do it. Thank you very much!

[@abuesur]

Hi, This is Maria Rosa from Florida USA. This quarantine did a job in my body. But I was determined to not let myself down. That was after several pound, horrible balance, and fatigue. Got a bike, but not enough. My age, 65, is a factor when exercising. Somebody suggested Pilates. I got home and did the search, I found you; watched the firs video, and realized I CAN DO THIS. Got my mat, move two pieces of furniture, and fell in love with it. Today I share your videos with a friend of mine recovering from Covid-19. Scary. She loved the idea and promised to star tomorrow. I will be checking on her. Thank you.

[@carolmillington3039]

Really enjoyed this workout. Did the first and second session and feel great. I'm 68 and usually do exercise classes at my local gym. Thank you.

[@dawntaylor3278]

overall AWESOME! two hints I'd love to add: Spine NEUTRAL is safer, more effective, (NOT tucked as recommended in some moves) Engaged TVA transverse (seatbelt) cue helpful and discs are safest in the neutral spine (engaged, but neither posterior tilted as recommended or anterior.) Navel to Spine, squeeze your seatbelt, and PINCH the sit bones would help to activate the pelvic floor muscles... secondly, the standing elbow curls, breath should be iNHALE TO TURN, exhale to return, This is important because deep diaphragmatic breathing is INHALE facilitates Rotation and extension moves.... LOVED, super easy to follow, delightful accent. highly recommend.

[@elizabethkanacri3864]

This routine is really great... thank you so much... from Chile, South America

[@wendybasey2496]

Love your videos and feel wonderful and ready to start my day. I started doing them during lockdown and feel stronger and more flexible now. Am a fit 68 year old! Thank you.

[@louiseschultz2064]

Excellent session. I very much enjoy your workouts. The standing ones are especially useful since it's difficult to view the screen from the floor. I agree, you are a blessing especially now during these challenging times. Thank you SO MUCH from Arizona!

[@karenfrance1194]

Continue to enjoy your standing workouts and even a few of the others. Thank you again for making these available!

[@gaeshulman]

I am very fortunate to have discovered you. I do both of your standing pilates and has helped me more than and physical therapy for my back. My only caveat is the 1st one is much harder unless balance has never been an issue. Thanks for challenging me.

[@beverleyhoffman3161]

Thank you so much for posting all these amazing exercise sessions. This new standing Pilates class is especially good. I started with the 15 minute Stand-up session and switched to the 30 minute one. I have also been doing your Beginners 4 part, 10-minute Pilates classes. Fabulous. You are an absolute angel for posting these classes.

[@sarojinin481]

Good

[@andreaadkins3883]

Im76 new knee replacement 5 months ago and I can do this! I hope to use your video every day. Standing is the best for me. Thankyou

[@millystassen2951]

Thank you Rachel, always enjoy doing this class xx thank you for guiding us 🤗

[@secaswell8439]

I really enjoyed this workout… thank you. I’ll be back for more!

[@janewestby4547]

I'm 72 and loving what you're doing. I've persuaded my husband who has Parkinson's to have a go at the first one and he's managing. Thank you!

[@myri45]

Both sets for over 60s are great, Rachel. Thank you so much. They are really loosening up my thoracic muscles and freeing up my breath.

[@reneederoberval]

Thank you so much for this lovely workout.vMy 75 year old body is energized.. I will repeat this again and again.

[@SuperJosyan]

I did it again and loved it! Thank you so much!

[@marghall3610]

I have painful knees, and this one is harder on them, so I'll stick to the other one, which I've done nearly every day since last April - thank you so much for the video!

[@lisagerard1602]

Thanks so much as we do one or other of the two standing sessions daily. Great to add a 3rd one for variety and something more challenging. Sadly, find the non standing ones too hard to follow on laptop/tv because of the angles of watching. Huge thanks!

[@shahanarizvi64]

Hi, thank you. Well done. Very helpful formy low back, and multiple arthritis.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome Shahana, glad it was helpful 😊

[@millystassen2951]

Thank you Rachel, enjoyed this class again this morning, thank you too for guiding us through your classes x

[@jacquirich5086]

Excellent class with very clear instructions

[@barbaraohanlon4278]

Rachel you are a brilliant pilates teacher Im really enjoying exercise which I don't normally - thankyou