Standing Pilates Full Body Workout for Seniors and Beginners | Do With and Without a Chair

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello everyone, here is a 30 minute standing session that you can do with, without or partly with a chair. It contains beginner level press ups for the triceps using the cahir as your piece of equipment. It also has simple ballet based fitness exercises to strengthen the legs, hips and back and improve your posture. Hope you enjoy it. Best wishes, Rachel ❤

[@odileabboud8360]

Thank you Rachel. Have you thought about numbering the exercises? it would be easier to track. Thanks

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Thank you Rachel - this is just what I needed - I have been sitting around too much lately.

[@Sarah-Arlow]

Sorry for gatecrashing this senior routine!! I'm in my early 40's and I love your standing pilates routines. I hurt my back earlier this year doing Yoga and was advised to switch to pilates and your standing (and senior!) routines have really helped my recovery. I intend to continue with them! Please do more ! Thank you so much Rachel and hope you are well (as can possibly be) after your recent bereavement. Much love ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Dearest Sarah, thank you for your lovely message and for gate crashing! So glad you enjoy my standing pilates sessions and are feeling better post your yoga injury. Keep up the great work and I promise to keep making these sessions. Sending much love and thanks for your thoughtful message ❤️🤗

[@Sarah-Arlow]

Thank you Rachel! I look forward to more! 🤗❤️

[@lorigruber47]

I really enjoyed this session! I’m 48 and this was CHALLENGING and Fun. I ❤the ballet moves and I worked up a sweat. Thank - u for another AMAZING workout. Xo

[@victoriagallipani5753]

Very nice. Challenging and I was able to complete. Triceps work was great, and I found by the third time I was able to do more. Thank you.

[@mariekitty]

Thank you so much, Rachel. My 55 year old body thanks you too.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Awww that’s lovely, so glad you enjoyed the session 🤗

[@carmenross1077]

Wow looking easy but very useful in my oldie body. Thanks Rachel ❤❤❤❤

[@kimb.2883]

This was a great standing and stretch session for me as I have tendonitis in my left knee and the movements were all very helpful and safe for that knee! It feels comfortable and flexible now, thank you!🤗🐕

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! I’m so glad it helped you Kim 🤗

[@maryannleftwich4800]

This is a great session … thank you 😊

[@evitaevans8847]

Hi Rachel, Another fabulous class from you! I found it surprisingly challenging and my body feels great after these exercises. Fun incorporating ballet, which brought back happy memories from at least a hundred years ago😂 Thank you so much for your many inspiring classes Rachel❤

[@FMitchell-q8q]

Great for starting the week! Did it without the chair to challenge my balance. ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Excellent 👌 And we’ll done 🤗

[@CatherineHermiston]

Hello from the Okanagan Valley in beautiful BC Canada. Thanks for your workouts Rachel. I’ve been doing them for several years. It has really helped me. The standing workouts are the only way I can manage Pilates as I have arthritis in my hands, neck and elsewhere! It’s so wonderful to be able to have these workouts, keep up the great work, you are helping so many of us.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! And thank you for sharing your story, it really helps me to know who's wtaching and what you enjoy. I'll be sure to make another one for you soon! x

[@mirekgrzegorzek720]

Thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

With my thanks to you too! ❤️

[@MC-qr9ev]

Thank you for this workout. I did both with and without a chair!

[@denisekiddie5713]

Thank you Rachel, that was really good & much needed to give me a good stretch. I did use a chair ( not a very suitable chair, because it’s too tall & too heavy 😂 I will definitely try again without the chair! ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! Well done Denise 👌❤️🤗

[@lynnblack6493]

Good fun. Really enjoyed this format!

[@carolinehaynes4878]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thanks to you too ❤️

[@heatherrose2656]

Excellent morning stretch. Thank you for sharing these practices and for your generosity It means so much as we age to have a fit and flexible body to run up the stairs. ❤

[@suedepinto2016]

Always a favorite, thanks for redoing this one😊❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

My pleasure! ❤️🤗

[@marycampbell3852]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you Mary ❤️🤗

[@janettej]

Hi Rachel & Kerwin , thank you for sharing this class with your pilates family, especially when your dealing with so much sadness....

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome, thank you for your kind message, it really helps. I’ll be back next week xxx 😘

[@kriswares181]

Omg Rachel you never cease to amaze me with you super classes ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Aww thank you Kris xx

[@DaisyinNYC]

Loved it❣️

[@patriciaterrazasterrazas7112]

Me gustó y mucho. Voy a seguir tus videos. Gracias.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

De nada Patricia! xx

[@gerryblakeman9185]

Thank you! I love this one!!!

[@marionwilk4847]

Oh Rachel, I thought my legs are strong 😂 they was shaking doing the workout and today I still feel it. You are amazing. I love your workout so much. 🙏🏼🌸

[@AnnAlley]

Hello Rachael An amazing workout and some lovely stretches. Thank you so much.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@shirleymoneanu477]

Fab 😊

[@sharonhose955]

Excellent

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Afrooz.F]

Wonderful! I enjoyed that ❤

[@slavicatomson7883]

Brilliant workout!!Thank you Rachel 🤗👐x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! Glad you liked it! x

[@moniqueleach5437]

Thank you love this

[@martinprobert]

Great workout, I tried it with out the chair 😀

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Great job! And well done Martin 😊

[@timothybradich9717]

Awesome workout nice and calm and inspiring

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thanks so much!

[@janettej]

Great stretches today 😘

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you like them!

[@andresretan8746]

Hi I Love and Like this video this helps me stretch for my calm body

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad 😊

[@ibolyabenedek7070]

Amazing ❤Thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome ❤️

[@irenealdred9397]

I thought that this session was going to be easy, not so but really challenging.

[@pamelacoleman3820]

Hi Rachel hipou replacement in left hip all good my trouble is in my good hip finding it had to lift out to side on right hip which was not hip replacement side? advice please Pam

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Pam, so glad the hip replacement went well. On the other hip, side leg lift it may just be becasue of your hip procedure on the left. When you life the right leg out to the side, the left hip, leg and left side of the back and core have to have the strength to hold you and follwoing a hip repleacment you may find you need to strengthen that left side first. I would work on smaller movements, maybe even withthe foot on the floor for now whilst you rebuild your strength. Best wishes, Rachel

[@jennypappa5643]

Perfect❤ thank you!!!

[@gerryblakeman9185]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

With my thanks to you too! ❤️

[@shirleymoneanu477]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome ❤️

[@brankavanroon7741]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

With my thanks to you too! ❤️

[@victoriagallipani5753]

Thanks!