Please, Please!!!! More senior videos. I feel as though my entire body is awakening and becoming stronger. Love these videos!!!
@batyadavis23723 жыл бұрын
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
@fredadutoit62143 жыл бұрын
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.
@emilyalford57402 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I second that! With all the Covid sitting I did this is like being resurrected!
@almypalnailsandpainmanagem52042 ай бұрын
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
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat2 ай бұрын
So glad to read that, welocme to the channel! Lovely to have you hear. Do come and see me again soon xx
@ritalafleur44178 ай бұрын
Hi Rachel, just completed for Thursday 12/21/2023, FANTASTIC!!! Thank you!!
@glorialeder9894 жыл бұрын
I have had lower back and upper back problems for years. After just one week of your exercises, I already feel better. Thank you
@fmurray10192 жыл бұрын
Love the slower pace of these exercises and found them very helpful.
@megastarlink2 жыл бұрын
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!! 🙏🌸🙏
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat2 жыл бұрын
I am so pleased to hear that. Daily practice will really help with improving your balance and posture ☺️ Keep up the great work 🤗
@debraburd95513 жыл бұрын
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.
@heatherbutcher33163 жыл бұрын
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!
@margaretgreenman86103 жыл бұрын
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!
@sandrasolomon57572 жыл бұрын
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-gh6dw6yh5b6 ай бұрын
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
@gloriamaurer60073 жыл бұрын
wonderful teacher !! This is amazing for strength and mobility especially for people over 60 !!!! Thank YOU!!!
@lynnong24594 жыл бұрын
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.
@deborahpalmer10213 жыл бұрын
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 !
@annegraves58753 жыл бұрын
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
@margaretek53503 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your wonderful Pilates! In my 70’s and this really helps🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@peggyfejes4232 жыл бұрын
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 💖
@lorimiller48283 жыл бұрын
Recovering from Cancer. Thank you so much for helping me regain my strength and mobility 🥰
@jantaylor98963 жыл бұрын
Rachel, I'm 88 and enjoying both of the Senior exercises. Thanks for putting them on for us.
@megguncik53134 жыл бұрын
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!
@kaybaker94953 жыл бұрын
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.
@friedasnijder43503 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rachel for your great classes! You are the best Pilates teacher , I enjoy your classes every morning!
@vivianstacey80164 жыл бұрын
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.
@suedepinto20162 ай бұрын
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!❤😊
@francesbrien84274 жыл бұрын
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!
@marierainey84584 жыл бұрын
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-ey6xm4 жыл бұрын
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!
@wandacasner9262 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you Rita! ❤️
@ursula3664 жыл бұрын
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.
@wendybasey24963 жыл бұрын
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.
@daviddixon7714 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your new lesson. Quite a stretch for an 80+
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! And by the way, you're amazing! Keep going!
@saharhawasli99103 жыл бұрын
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.
@platpeeps543 жыл бұрын
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!
@ruthtooze88894 жыл бұрын
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.
@brianroberts24793 жыл бұрын
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.
@evandavidge31683 жыл бұрын
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.
@donnamcmillan69502 ай бұрын
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!!!!
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat2 ай бұрын
Amazing and I am so glad my sessions are helping you 🤗❤️
@franceshallmann66423 жыл бұрын
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!
@lynnong24593 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this exercise. Have not been doing this for awhile. Good to repeat every now and now.
@heloisamarques57424 жыл бұрын
Just found your pilates online classes. LOVE IT!! I am 74 years old brazilian woman from Rio de Janeiro . Thank you so much!
@rosaliemcleod37902 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this session. 76yr old. South Africa
@lindahathaway65273 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for giving your time, expertise and lovely personality. Your Pilates classes are the best.
@jojaeckel46044 жыл бұрын
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.
@vanetamorrison29723 жыл бұрын
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. 🙏 😘
@shahanarizvi643 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@lindabaker52963 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy doing pilates with Rachel thanks for your time Rachel
@patriciamary30704 жыл бұрын
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.
@barbarahanavan74783 жыл бұрын
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!
@mandysyw3 жыл бұрын
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...
@karenburroughs2163 жыл бұрын
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,
@susanclingenpeel33383 жыл бұрын
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 !
@robinkaiser66124 жыл бұрын
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.
@marykaymclane38453 жыл бұрын
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
@deeandpetercourt37603 жыл бұрын
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.
@marieballion81424 жыл бұрын
🐦 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 🌻🌞
@lichfieldfolkdf3 жыл бұрын
This pilates have helped to keep me sane during the lockdown. Very well taught and demonstrated. Freddie 84
@moraeller54163 жыл бұрын
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!
@annwilliams43974 жыл бұрын
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.
@stephanieartley37904 жыл бұрын
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
@drumbowieathome96954 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Stephen, that is so good to hear. Nothing can hold you back, you go for it! Thanks for the feedback😊
@patriciaplank19082 жыл бұрын
Just done your follow up Standing Pilates for 60+. Well done
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Жыл бұрын
Ahh thanks Patricia! ❤️
@bette-annlaberge48883 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your standing workouts, Rachel. Such a wonderful stretch for the entire body. Thank you!
@angelafonseca92184 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed doing the first and second session .It's helped during this lockdown I'm 72 yrs young as I m still flexible
@annegraves58754 жыл бұрын
Amazing as ever Rachel I have a weak leg and this is a great help as all the movements are 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@margaretcook39784 жыл бұрын
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.
@ceedee43914 жыл бұрын
Rachel, you are a blessing during this Covid lockdown. Your exercises have helped me a great deal. Many thanks.
@janetwarren-dunford54494 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I found your video this morning. I am 65 and recovering from a tibia plateau break. This was perfect. 🙏
@vudathanirmala2632 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration your guidence Motivates me to continue with willingness. I'm 60.very useful. Stay blessed.
@robertaaden90253 жыл бұрын
Rachel, your classes have done wonders for my lower back!! Thank you!!
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat3 жыл бұрын
Hi Roberta, that’s wonderful to hear! Hope you can join this Wednesday for my live Seniors session. Keep up the great work 😀
@robertaaden90253 жыл бұрын
@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat What time on Wednesday? Thank you!
@paulineelson10543 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your pilates 30mins. I am in George, South Africa.Pauline Elson age 74
@peggymccullough33063 жыл бұрын
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
@hannanehbarforoushi37334 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million for your great explanation .love your moves enjoy doing pilates with you.
@betsykraft13253 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting these. I'm 83 and they are helping my mobility. Still need more work on balance.
@carolewoolnough9473 жыл бұрын
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!
@lenorehoffstein21493 жыл бұрын
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.
@terrybolger31693 жыл бұрын
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!
@abuesur4 жыл бұрын
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.
@carolmillington30394 жыл бұрын
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.
@dawntaylor32783 жыл бұрын
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.
@elizabethkanacri38643 жыл бұрын
This routine is really great... thank you so much... from Chile, South America
@wendybasey24964 жыл бұрын
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.
@louiseschultz20644 жыл бұрын
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!
@karenfrance11944 жыл бұрын
Continue to enjoy your standing workouts and even a few of the others. Thank you again for making these available!
@gaeshulman3 жыл бұрын
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.
@beverleyhoffman31614 жыл бұрын
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.
@sarojinin4814 жыл бұрын
Good
@andreaadkins38832 жыл бұрын
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
@millystassen29513 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel, always enjoy doing this class xx thank you for guiding us 🤗
@secaswell84392 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this workout… thank you. I’ll be back for more!
@janewestby45474 жыл бұрын
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!
@myri454 жыл бұрын
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.
@reneederoberval3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this lovely workout.vMy 75 year old body is energized.. I will repeat this again and again.
@SuperJosyan2 ай бұрын
I did it again and loved it! Thank you so much!
@marghall36102 жыл бұрын
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!
@lisagerard16024 жыл бұрын
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!
@shahanarizvi643 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you. Well done. Very helpful formy low back, and multiple arthritis.
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Shahana, glad it was helpful 😊
@millystassen29513 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rachel, enjoyed this class again this morning, thank you too for guiding us through your classes x
@jacquirich50864 жыл бұрын
Excellent class with very clear instructions
@barbaraohanlon42783 жыл бұрын
Rachel you are a brilliant pilates teacher Im really enjoying exercise which I don't normally - thankyou