Standing Pilates for Arthritis | 20 Minute Gentle Warm Up and Workout

Join me for a 20 minute standing pilates session for arthritis. This session contains gentle mobilisation and warm up exercises ideal to help ease the aches and pains of early stage arthritis. It is ideal to do first thing in the morning when you're feeling a little stiff and achey as well as a great pre warm before your regular exercise.
This would work well combined with my workout 20 Minute Mat Pilates for Seniors 60+ : • 20 Minute Mat Pilates ... or my Gentle Mat Pilates for Seniors 60+ : • Gentle Mat Pilates for... and my 30 minute Mat Pilates for Arthritis here: • 30 Minute Mat Pilates ...
Please click the Like button and Subscribe to the channel to help me make more films just for you.
Stay safe, stay well and enjoy every moment of this day,
Take care, Rachel x
If you enjoyed this video, feel free to buy me a coffee to show your support:
ko-fi.com/theg...
I am currently featured in the Stay in, Work out campaign with Sport England here:
www.sportengla...
If you'd like to join my live online classes via Zoom, pop to my website for details;
www.rachellawre...
Want to keep in touch? Come join me on my other social channels:
/ rachellawrencepilates
/ thegirlwiththepilatesmat
/ rachel_pilates
Disclaimer: It is recommended that you consult your Doctor or Healthcare Professional before starting any exercise programme. If you experience any pain or discomfort during this workout you should stop immediately and if necessary seek medical attention. When participating in any exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself. By using this video you understand and agree that Rachel Lawrence- The Girl with the Pilates Mat- will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of undertaking the workout.

[@chenaw1025]

My74 year old joints thank you for this wonderful, well-paced and gentle routines in this session.

[@lindafrazier8092]

Me too! 77 years young 🎉

[@Lillianna11]

I recently found this video and although I don’t have arthritis, I use this mid morning when I take my 1st break from work (I work at a desk from home) and find it helpful ❤

[@robinkellogg2196]

Just loving the gentle workouts with you. I'm 66 years old and have always enjoyed exercising but was diagnosed with arthritis last year and found my old routines very painful. This session just eases the stiffness out of my whole body.

[@KarenBrown51]

I just found you a few days ago. I'm 70 years old and have arthritis. This workout, and the one for hips, is amazing! I do it first thing in the morning and feel better all day. Thank you so much!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

That’s so wonderful Karen, welcome to the channel and delighted the workouts are helping you 😊

[@lindafrazier8092]

Thank you for your fabulous videos! I too just found you... 77 years young... I was recently injured in a car accident which aggravated past spinal fusions and a broken hand. This is exactly what I've been looking for a more gentle approach...surpasses results from prescribed PT sessions!!!!

[@essexcaz5685]

Although I don't have an arthritis diagnosis my joints creak, click and ache. Pilates has helped immensely and this session is a nice wake up session. Once again Rachel has come up trumps.

[@manishazalte8813]

धन्यवाद

[@patriciadunn2416]

Hi Rachel Very nice to get going on a feeling stiff morning Thanks

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Thank you Rachel for this wonderful 20 minute Pilates routine!

[@gailfirenze4760]

Thank you so much. This is just what I have been searching for. I have turned 70 and also have arthritis. This is gentle on areas that are tender but feel so good now I’ve done the workout .Blessings Gail🇦🇺

[@pamelafair3816]

Rachel, I have to thank you for sharing this workout with us! I have been so stiff lately and when I woke up to see you had created a gentle workout and warm-up for arthritis I was overjoyed! Blessings upon blessings on you and your household!

[@gailfirenze4760]

Haven’t done these for awhile, however it certainly helps. Thanks Rachel. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@marysidebottom8856]

I love this, Rachel, and it will be a great way to get moving every the morning before I am ready to push my aging body to do anything more energetic. Thank you as always for all that you do for us.

[@margaretflynn1288]

What a perfect morning workout to warm up my body before I start my day. Thank you! ❤️

[@victoriagallipani5753]

This is a great warmup and stretch. Thank you video.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you. I will be doing more of these videos in February but until then do take a look at my Seniors Playlist where ther are lots of gentle yet finctional and feelgood sessions ❤️⭐️🤗

[@ednalyncbayola5021]

Thanks for this , I have RA and this helps my knee pain…I’m doing this everyday….

[@angelaevans6416]

Hi Rachel, thanks for this. Hope you're feeling better

[@rosemarytite4842]

My husband and I do this most mornings before breakfast. It gets all our aches and pains moving. We have been doing it since it first came online. Highly recommended for those who find normal pilates a bit too much for arthritic joints. Looking for a similar GWTPM 20 mins routine for arthritic joints to ring the changes now.

[@mariacriscoelho]

Salut! I am back after 40 sessions of hip physiotherapy focusing on the left hip, the painful piriformis. Nice and gentle, I was able to perform this 20minutes standing routine with you. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@marylamoree7412]

Perfect. I have severe knee arthritis and difficult to stand on my left leg. But this was doable.

[@marieballion8142]

🌻It's so good to move with you Smiling Rachel. God Bless you. Thanks for our painful body...🥰🌞

[@janettej]

Just what I needed today to ease me back into my daily pilates after a difficult week 😣 you do lift my spirit with positive energy , Thank you x

[@rodneymclenon8765]

I have not found one of your workouts that I don't like. I even work on the roll ups though I have a rod in my spine that makes those difficult. This one was especially nice after a HIIT workout that I did.

[@rodneymclenon8765]

I need to point out that this is Rodney's wife, Barbara. Smile.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Barbara, so glad you enjoy the sessions with me. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@susanclingenpeel3338]

Thanks again ! Love your new studio, with more open space it appears. I look forward to viewing you and your dog on the 23rd "Christmas" pilates.

[@margaretsomerville2510]

Just coming out of 1st RA flareup so grateful to have found the girl with a mat! 5x per week as my joints increase in ability to release . Does ease the chronic pain as I adjust to living with RA GRATEFUL AND HOPEFUL as I advance.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Well done Margaret. I am so glad you found me too and that you are able to ease tha pian with my sessions regularly. Well done. A little bit everyday is a great way to cope with RA- oh I have just realised that rhymes!! Hope it made you smile. Keep going Margaret and I am here right beside you. Take care and stay hopeful, you will find a way to feel at ease in your body. Best wishes, Rachel 😊

[@venitaclinton7685]

GM, this arthritis exercise is exactly what I needed, thank you, you always hit the right spots

[@tricia222]

Thanks Rachel, sometimes the shorter one suit me better and I enjoyed this one today. I have passed it on to 3 friends who are also seniors who may benefit from me. Keep up the great work! 💜

[@SuperJosyan]

I loved it , very very much ! Thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@venitaclinton7685]

GM this arthritis exercise is so what I need to get going with my day,,, Thank You

[@Davis89199]

You are a jewel Rachael , thank you very much

[@carolwatkins8541]

This was so great to loosen up the joints. I actually did it before bed to help minimize the stiffness during the night. I have osteoarthritis. Thank you.

[@kimb.2883]

This is perfect for stiff mornings Rachel, thank you, enjoyed it. I feel nice and flexible now! ☀🌼

[@vanetamorrison2972]

Enjoyed this. Thank you very much. Everyone needs this. Especially if you're always lifting weights and doing high impact classes. 👏👏👏😃❤️

[@gailfirenze4760]

Always feel so good after this gentle routine. Blessings Gail. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@celestegreene3489]

Loved this 20 min stretch for arthritis! I was doing a 10 minute wake up and stretch, now doing this one. Tk u Rachel!

[@gailfirenze4760]

So enjoy these sessions each morning. Feel so good after doing my workout. Blessings Gail.🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@lulahummingbird664]

Brilliant first-thing -after-waking gentle movement and stretching (whether for arthritis or not). Thanks Rachel 🙏💜

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

That’s great to hear Lulu, so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@anneflaherty9415]

Thank you that was brilliant as I have arthritis more please xx

[@mariawiegelova8396]

Dear Rachel,thank you so much for your exercises!.I am with you every morning. You are doing everything very gentle and I enjoy it very much.Arthritis became a bit better since summer! I wish you a very happy Christmas and all the best in the New Year!!! Maria from Bratislava

[@susangee9670]

good morning Rachel , this was very good as gentle but still effective for my arthritis.

[@evelynmontez3565]

I've been so sick with a horrible cold but I still could do these moves! I do not lie down on the floor for fear I can't get up😅 this is so good.❤

[@houriasidotmane5251]

Hello miss Rachel thank you.

[@suecowley2599]

Thank you Rachel, I've had to give my usual Pilates a miss for a couple of weeks due to back and foot issues. This was gentle enough to get me back into a bit of exercise. Thank you. PS I'm 68

[@suedepinto2016]

Lovely, stretchy gentle session after my favorite 15 minute band strength session, what a lovely combination from the August playlist!👍🏻💪🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♀️🧡💛💚💙

[@mariamoore7031]

This workout is so nice for arthritis. I look forward to your senior sessions. Thank you for keeping me moving!

[@jenniferhatton7794]

Really enjoyed my Sunday morning doing these gentle exercises with you.

[@carolineshelton6185]

a new class of yours for me - great new permutations. Thank you

[@gailfirenze4760]

Always feel so good after this 20min session

[@user-wh9uj6mc2z]

Hi. Found that session v relaxing and easing slight stiffness especially in the back and neck. Felt I had a top to bottom work out. Always feels good to breathe in rhythm with the movements. Thank you so much.

[@catgirl7688]

Very helpful, thank you Rachel.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@christinemorrison2656]

Perfect morning routine to help get moving in the morning

[@evelynmontez3565]

I missed a few and feel so happy to be back. I was very sick ! I love your instructions ❤

[@keniakennedy9016]

This is a great little wake me up before other activities!

[@suedepinto2016]

Lovely stretchy session for everyone, thank you!😊❤

[@eve938]

I needed this, everything was stiff. I feel ready for the day now.

[@yvonnethompson3999]

Thanks Rachel..great way to start the day ❣️

[@vidareich80]

Just found you yesterday. Starting with this one because of arthritis. Now can progress & do better. Thanks so much.

[@pennygarrod7945]

thank you Rachel. I've just resumed your standing for seniors sessions - 5 months after total knee replacement. The chair exercises are also brilliant so I'm trying to progress. Lots of scar tissue and swelling unfortunately. I don't know how I'd manage without your wonderful home workouts. Happy New Year.

[@annsharpe3931]

Thanks Rachel, this is great s I m a sufferer but do keep on the move. These exercises are just right and not too much.. long with some of your other workouts you can stretch everything carefully.Wonderful. Ann

[@Jinxyisms]

Love this! I'm 47 with arthritis and this felt really good to do. Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! ❤️

[@reeniegore1690]

Thank you- such simple movements, yet so effective! I’m really stiff and feel so loose now. So helpful

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So pleased to hear that Reenie. Well done! 😊👏

[@Joysund]

This is perfect for me- thanks😅

[@gailfirenze4760]

Good morning Rachel. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@dawnshillabeer1951]

That was great, Rachel. Ease of movement as my body warms up. God bless you and Kervin

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you Dawn 😊 We send our blessings back to you 🤗

[@cindys6683]

Thank you for this gentle workout. The cold weather certainly intensifies my arthritis pain.

[@mikedownsmysteries746]

Exactly what I needed this morning! Thanks Rachel.

[@gailfirenze4760]

Always feel so much better after this morning routine.🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad!

[@cherylfromvirginia6287]

Just lovely.😊

[@TinaR622]

Hi Rachel lovely gentle workout….I like to try all your workouts and this was very gentle on my back 👍😊

[@lynnblack6493]

A year later. Feels very good as I age! Darn old bones...

[@HA-kw7vq]

fab - thank you - very enjoyable

[@gailfirenze4760]

Great way to start off my week🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@SW-vf6gb]

This is perfect and is very nice on the joints. Praying that you feel better. Have been blessed by the wonderful workouts!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you so much. I’m feeling much better now and looking forward to our next session 😊

[@shahinmerchant8121]

Excellent

[@maryclements6212]

blessings, Rachel.

[@evelynmontez3565]

This is so perfect . Thank you so much, Rachel❤

[@SexyLittleKitten1]

Amazing energetic way to start the day. I find that I struggle with exercises involving the shoulder (e.g. side plant) as my shoulder fatigues/starts paining on the 2nd or 3rd repetition. In the future if you are brainstorming, would you consider a video or series for strengthening the shoulder

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I will indeed Anastasiya, thank you for the suggestion on a video series to strengthen the shoulders. 😊 You might like to try this one in the meantime I made last year for shoulder pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXjSo6qbpJqIrc0 Take care, Rachel 😊

[@muhlenstedt]

thank you so much for this gentle workout on the joints, I was able to make all the movies and I feel great now!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

That’s wonderful! I’m so pleased 😊

[@carmeldonovan9850]

Really enjoyed this gentle session. Thank you Rachael

[@30dvora]

Thank you

[@martaaparicio4207]

I love you class!

[@cattycorner8]

this really helps.

[@michelelevin5574]

Excellent! ❤️ all your workouts!!

[@marionbainbridge4547]

Thank you ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome 😊

[@kristingreen2632]

Thank you so much

[@suedepinto2016]

That was absolutely lovely - I haven’t been diagnosed with arthritis, but definitely get a stiff lower back and hips. Perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon when I wanted to do something, but not too vigorous or 🥵! Gets me moving, feeling warm and gently stretched out, thanks. I save the tough strength and cardio videos for weekdays! Tomorrow, back to the August Pilates Retreat playlist, I’m almost done (sad but true, only took me until November 🥴🤷🏻‍♀️) Hope you are feeling better, Rachel, please take care of yourself as well as you take care of us!👍🏻💪🏼🧡💛💚 happy Halloween 🎃

[@roseannebantick909]

Great gentle warm up to get going in the morning, perfect!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So pleased you enjoyed this session. One to bookmark for each morning! 😊

[@bettylouoliver5595]

thank you

[@mariannegreiman3308]

Thanks!

[@alisondarby594]

Thank you Rachel. I enjoyed doing this exercise it has helped loosen me up.😊

[@martaaparicio4207]

Thanks Rachel!!!

[@pl1856]

Thankyou you have been a lifesaver for my aches and pains.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@nildaduke611]

Lovely exercise thank Rachel.

[@gailfirenze4760]

Great workout yet again. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@sandioney4761]

very nice! will use it as a yoga warmup! Audio quite sort on my computer, but nice, soothing voice. Calm, relaxing rhythm. Thank you

[@leah2247]

Loved this workout, thank you. Loosened up all the stiffness.

[@junebreistein2802]

This is a good start every morning. Thank you. Tromsø, Norway

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome June, best wishes to you in Norway 🇳🇴😊

[@marinakarli1301]

Thank you for helping us

[@orsoncarte7574]

Hi Rachael, thank you are your brilliant exercises for older people. I tried to make a donate to you but I don't have a paypal account sorry.

[@judithgrace8359]

Great video. And btw, love the lavender exercise outfit.

[@josephinerussell5448]

Good morning Rachel that was a good work out i enjoy the exercise it help me a lot,i thank you.From Josephine Russell,from St.Louis,Missouri

[@lynnblack6493]

Thought khni dont need this. But actually felt very good on the back! Thanks.

[@dolores373]

Love it Rachal love it absolutely comfortable for old bones

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So pleased Dolores! Glad the bones feeling good afterwards 🤗