Standing Pilates for Seniors- Warm-Up and Stretch to Improve Strength & Flexibility | 8 Minutes

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello and welcome to a lovely gentle stretch session. I hope it fills your morning with sunshine! Sending best wishes to you all, Rachel x

[@pennycolson2795]

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[@jeanbrown9127]

I’ve just enjoyed the 9 minute stretch. Could you do more of these short videos for people with fatigue problems? 10 mins is the most I can do before fatigue kicks in.

[@susanesquilant4820]

Really love ballet barre routine, sue esquilant

[@ceciliamazibuko3203]

Thank you so much

[@suedepinto2016]

Absolutely perfect for this thanksgiving day afternoon before heading out to dinner! Thank you for having something for every occasion, especially if time, energy don’t permit a long, vigorous workout. Nice to stretch and move!🤗❤

[@andie9762]

Just found this. Will be doing this every morning when I get out of bed. Thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Enjoy! 🤗

[@joymoran3508]

I just wanted to say thank you Rachel! I went through chemo during the lockdown and am now on to my radiotherapy. I wanted to try Pilates to keep me active and was lucky enough to find your KZbin channel. It kept me active and positive during a hard time!

[@janettej]

Lovely , short n sweet warm up class...Thank you x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome 😊

[@annlogan8560]

Great little stretch. Gets at all the bits walking ignores. Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you enjoyed it Ann 😊

[@MsShaundee]

Perfect for those mornings when I think I'm just not up to any exercise.

[@catherinepink9367]

Lovely recovery day stretch!

[@ktee6370]

Late 30s with back problems, I enjoy Rachel's standing pilates stretches so much! Thank you Rachel 😊

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Kay, thanks for the feedback and teling us your age as I think these workouts are good for all ages. Really pleased they're helping your back. 😊

[@laurawinzeler8960]

Loved it! I can't believe how quickly the 30 minutes passed. It's exactly what I need as I now approach 63 with a variety of painful, stiff body parts. I find the pace and tone of your spoken instructions perfect for my attention span/nervous system as well. Thanks so much, Rachel.

[@lindadagostino9183]

I am looking forward to this! You have helped this 68 year old tremendously Rachel and thank you for sharing your expertise here!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome Linda, lovely to have you as part of our KZbin family !

[@lindadagostino9183]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat I was leary to learn pilates but you are such a graceful and gentle instructor that you made it so easy for me to learn. I find the standing postures a bit easier for me to do and after 3 months of dedication, I can put on my underwear 1 leg at a time without falling over! lol!

[@carolinecackett272]

Thank you Rachel that got these very creaky joints moving . Plan to do your standing senior lesson later today. Need to WD40 my joints first. Lol

[@marietremblay3259]

Thank you dear Rachel! I apricide our help for keep going! 🙏🙏✨✨💖💖🕊🕊💞💞

[@ibolyabenedek7070]

Thank you so much ❤

[@janettej]

Ahhh, lovely little warm up stretch to do before a more energetic class x

[@elainecrabtree2009]

Thank you for these standing pilates fir seniors. They are the best ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome Elaine ❤️

[@robertaswanson5633]

Finally, some excercises I can do! THank you. I'll be back.

[@janicekirkley7031]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank You! 😊

[@sallydjames]

Brilliant classes I am so pleased that you do classes that are different lengths so I can choose how long I exercise for depending on my mood! I began doing the senior classes during the 1st Lockdown and am still going and feeling much stronger.

[@marypaquet3915]

I love that you have routines of different lengths. When I have just a brief time first thing in the morning, I do one of your stretching videos. Doing Pilates daily has made a huge difference, eliminating pain and making me more flexible.

[@marieballion8142]

🐦Hello Rachel. You look so pretty and joyful all in blue. So pleasant this new V. in the early morning. Thanks. God bless you and your husband🌻🌞

[@markahearne3280]

I'm 33 but seriously stiff and overweight. I like your 30 minute video for 60+ and I will be trying this tomorrow. Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Mark, I think the 60+ videos are a great way to start. Well done for taking the opportunity and being easy on yourself. As I always say when it comes to to our wellbeing slow and steady wins the race. Do take a look at the shorter videos too, I’d recommend a mix of the standing seniors and mat work for seniors for you. Daily sessions ate a great way to get into it a d these can be as little as 7 minutes or up to 30 depending on how you’re feeling. Well done and let me know how you get on 😊

[@gilliancooke9525]

I have memorised this one and do it every morning whilst I'm making the first cup of coffee of the day!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! x

[@teresamoon9694]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too Teresa! ❤️

[@debbieapps3406]

Thank you Rachel your getting me motivated!

[@sueroach3492]

am just starting a 30 day yoga/pilates challenge for cancer research and love your videos they are so helpful and give me variety for my 30 mins.

[@jeanblunn3161]

A great morning stretch - thank you Rachel!

[@ericmeyerbeijing]

Thank you so much Rachel, from Eric and Brigitte in Pessac, France. Lovely gym and we appreciate your good humor and humility

[@issievdhorst]

LOVELY! If only I can REMEMBER TO DO IT!

[@thereyougothen]

I'm addicted! Been following Rachel's senior workouts for 3 months and I get twitchy if I have to miss a day now!

[@MR-kn3so]

As a newby to your channel I just wanted to say a huge big thank you. I'm 68 and I've just started my pilates journey. Looking forward to more pilates with you 🙂

[@ritamills6936]

Loved the workout.

[@tylerpurrden]

No shame in saying I'm in my 40s w/fibromyalgia; this was challenging! Obviously need to do this regularly. Your voice is such a motivator, it's so soothing (Yank here in the US, your accent is fantastic) - as always, thank you, Rachel 💝

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Aww thank you , so glad you enjoy the session 🤗

[@deeleach8300]

This was the perfect morning stretch! Thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome Dee 😊

[@yvonnethorpe5224]

Looking forward to this one after my catch up of yesterday’s session😀

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

That's great Yvonne! Enjoy 😊

[@TinaR622]

Great little stretch there, will share with my sister who is a little more senior then me 😂. Will be catching up on yesterday’s workout later. Thanks Rachel for keeping us moving and getting stronger 👍

[@anitabartel2662]

This is great as it is gentle for my arthritic body

[@yvonnethompson3999]

Couldn’t wait for this quick morning stretch class before leaving for the weekend...super before a lengthy car ride! Thanks for your email response Rachel and yes your new lighting is amazing‼️ Another triple digit temperature here in Palm Desert again today ☀️😛

[@pl1856]

Excellent and safe way to stretch out.

[@judyjudyk2861]

Thanks what I have been looking for. Just turned 80 and am having joint problems

[@ritabiss9287]

I enjoy your exercises so much that I keep going and doing more than 1 of it, even when is dinner time! I like the way you explain what to do! Grazie, Rachel

[@ritatavares9257]

I found your classes 2 months ago,WHEN I WAS LOOKING FOR PILATES FIR SENIORS,I am 61 always work out but After arthritis on my knees it became hard BUT YOUR CLASSES ARE SO GOOD FOR ME AND ON A HEALTH DIET,NO MORE PAIN!!THANK YOU SO MUCH🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I am so glad to read that, sending you my best wishes, Rachel x

[@elizabethkanacri3864]

From Chile I send you a big hug Your pilates is great

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you! Sending a hug back 🤗

[@jackstav]

Just joined you Rachel, loving the workouts so far, hope my arthritis will improve.

[@thelittlewood7633]

Thank you Rachel, great sessions

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome 😊

[@susancinek5803]

Thank you once again. Life changing!

[@maryannecossai2386]

I'm a big fan ..you are amazing and I feel a like another person after following your routine..🙂

[@30dvora]

Thank you

[@kkbhatia9648]

Thanks 👍👍🌹

[@angelafonseca9218]

Thanks Rachel. This is Angela inspite of having fractured my shoulder a fortnight ago was motivated to follow you today

[@practicalpen1990]

Fantastic for those PMS and period days when you're so sore and bloated that you can't move a finger. Thanks so much!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Awww you’re welcome. Great to hear it works for those dreaded PMS days. A gentle stretch is ideal to alleviate the symptoms. Glad it helps you 😊

[@victoriagallipani5753]

This was good stretch. I enjoy the standing ones.

[@dianagilbert8690]

Reminder has been set!! I'm sneaking into your senior class at age 56....don't tell anyone LOL :-)

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Fabulous! It'll premiere this saturday! 😊

[@jacquelynpekar]

Lol...you’re allowed...shhhhhhhhh!

[@elnamitchell8589]

So am I

[@liselottebrgger5543]

☕️😊

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you 🤗

[@olenkasnell3425]

Hello. Thank you so much for this simple but effective video! I will be doing more of your workouts. Just what I needed this Sunday morning 😍

[@KarenPierceGonzalezPR]

Nice and easy. Thanks,💐

[@hester5275]

Thank you for this lovely quick morning stretch. Besides the videos, which are fantastic, can I just say that I love your variety of outfits!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you Hester, I do like to colour coordinate my outfits! So glad you enjoyed this one 💕

[@joyceparkes7551]

thank you i believe today has started me back to exercise. My body thanks you x

[@millystassen2951]

Thank you Rachel hope all is well xx

[@millystassen2951]

Thank you😘

[@julietteblack6964]

Fantastic ! HAPPY new year

[@josephinerussell7595]

Good morning Racheal ,i enjoy exersice ith you ,fom Josephine Russell ,from St.Louis,Missouri

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Good morning Jospehine, so glad you enjoy the exercise. Best wishes 😊

[@jamarisa9760]

Great start to the day love all your videos.i have been doing them for most of the lockdown and will continue after .they are the best especially for the over “sixties”thank you

[@styliani-stellayeorgouli6410]

Very warming up exercises. Thank you Rachel ☺️

[@patandray2925]

another super session Rachel - definitely one to return to - thank you !

[@sg3112]

Thank you Rachel! Very useful as always- Sangeeta

[@kathkelly4926]

Just done this with you. Feeling good,thank you

[@kathrynpearce4000]

Thanks Rachel! Kathy x

[@suej674]

Super duper as always. Thank you🙏🙏😘😘🌺🌺

[@jeanettemahon9625]

Once again, thank you x

[@carolbenke198]

very nice

[@2emmss]

I used this workout as a warmup for one of your longer videos.

[@lynnechinnock4020]

Thank you so much, I suffer with Rheumatoid Arthritis, this really helps me mornings ❤️

[@jackiejenkins5251]

Great!Thanks!

[@margaretek5350]

Awesome 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@patriciaray7359]

Brilliant quick stretch on a busy day. Thank you for the wide choice of classes for seniors Rachel! I've sent you some coffee! Please add the link to buy coffee to more of your posts, because you're worth it and I'm sure if people had the link, they would click on it! Us older folk often struggle to find how to do things online, so the link is helpful. Keep it up! x

[@thenandnow1854]

Great Video

[@blackmonalisa9732]

Can 20 year old benefit from this too?

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Yes, it’d be great for a 20 year old. It’s ideal for days when you’ve been sitting a lot as it stretches the body, strengthens the legs, challenges your balance which strengthens the legs, ankles and feet and works the spine. You can’t do it anytime too as it’s nice and short. Let me know how you get on 😊

[@francesoha2062]

Thank you,always wonderful.

[@paulabrasileiro1970]

Thank you!!!

[@slgarts8827]

IT'S very good

[@margaretek5350]

Loved it

[@kirpalsembhi9730]

Very good

[@ginnyszydlowski6784]

Love it !

[@teachjacque]

Just what I needed. My first time and it's sad how I felt it. Loved it!

[@jeanettemahon9625]

Thank you, again! x

[@sabirahy1127]

Awesome video, any tips on fixing bad posture?

[@susanbarrett1947]

I’ve just discovered you; I was looking online for pilate videos to do at home. I have mobility and balance issues and I want to maintain & improve on what I have. I plan to try and do them to help with my situation, also pain due to arthritis. Feeling motivated and hopeful!

[@sharonharris6809]

Thank you I am recovering from a fall and you help me !!

[@judys3952]

I like this. The knee bends could use instruction on keeping the knees behind the toes. Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Judy , thank for your message. I don't mention to keep the knees behind the toes because it's important to keep natural mobility in the knees, as long as someone isn't injured there is no stop the knees going forward or past the toes. Hope that reassures you xx

[@heathergun8334]

Thanks feel better for that

[@shannonlee1558]

Good "get the day going"stretch. Just be mindful not to hyper extend the knees during the knee bends.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thanks Shannon and thanks for the not on the knees, that's always been a challenge that i have to think about and clearly I wasn't when doing this workout! appreciate the note 😊🌟

[@eleanorbyrne8805]

I'm sneaking in too, aged 56 as well xoxox

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Eleanor, I love the fact there are so many people sneaking into this one! Enjoy 😘

[@thereyougothen]

People in their 50s, represent! (Just turned 55 last week)

[@timothyskene]

Hi. I have a friend that is looking for a mat to use for Pilates/yoga. Wondered if you could advise what a good mat purchase might be for a beginner for a Xmas gift?

[@denisebrown4470]

Do u sell dvd and if so where can we get them

[@leongyokepeng5514]

Hi. May I know when do u breath in and when do u breathe out in your stretches.

[@tonibriensify]

Thanks Rachel... a nice way to end my working day :-) p. s love the top... wheres it from pls?

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Toni, glad you enjoyed the session and the top is from @sweatybetty An old one sadly no longer available but I have seen some new ones in their recent collection that look rather nice 😊

[@paulinecornes6913]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ibolyabenedek7070]

❤🎉

[@viviancheng8436]

👍

[@kkbhatia9648]

👌👌🌹

[@2012jno]

I'll be an imposter too ... not quite 60 but close enough to qualify I'm sure!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

He he! Everyone is welocme Janet! No need to be 60+ to join in 😊

[@serap2007]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤🌷