Standing Pilates for Seniors | 30 Min Gentle Workout to Increase Strength, Balance and Flexibility

[@CC-cf4zm]

It kicked my sitting area, loved it

[@judithgrace8359]

I have osteoporosis so I appreciate this safe session. You’re the best Rachael.

[@LieskeBloom]

Lovely workout Rachel, thank you so much for this and all the other wonderful sessions that you have given us! I love the work where we need to think about balance, coordination, posture, breathing etc all at the same time! The playlists are really helpful. Please keep up your wonderful work, you have no idea how many people all over the world benefit from your sessions! Have a lovely weekend!

[@lindahodge-mcloud7911]

I absolutely love this workout. I'm 70 years old, and I have some pain in my lower back and hips. This workout helped both areas. I love the dancy part as well. Best, Linda

[@VirginiaFineberg]

I was waiting for a new video.Thanks Rachel! Both my husband Michael and I are really enjoying all these sessions and their many benefits.

[@annegraves5875]

Another good one Rachel to add to my list, thank you Rachel for all you do 🌻🌺

[@MariaCaldeira-q7x]

Thank you Rachel I have enjoyed your workouts for standing Pilates for the past week. I discovered your program while I was searching for a Pilates workout for me 74 who had a laminectomy on lower back last year and was perfectly well but 2 months ago I started getting pain from the back down the left leg. I am managing the discomfort especially after sitting too long and I discovered that by stretching my leg it really helps. I went to a Pilates instructor two weeks ago and I was amazed how unfit and how little flexibility I had. He is very tough and I really struggled and finding many excuses to go back and yet with your class i enjoy. I am in Madeira and I wish I could find someone like you here, but I will follow your videos. Thank you so much I really enjoy your sessions. Maria

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Wonderful moves to get me moving today - thank you Rachel!

[@monikacordery11]

Thank you , Rachel. Very enjoyable and would you be so kind and do a standing one and on the mat with a resistance band also sometime,please. ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Absolutely!! Next month we’ll be doing exactly that 🤗 Monday 8th April date for your diary 🤗

[@monikacordery11]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Hurrah! xx

[@michellewarren-n7o]

Thankyou Rachael, another enjoyable class. x

[@olwynoliver1479]

Great to get me back into exercising. Many thanks

[@aijonlonkey4998]

I loved the hip wiggles. I have very tight hip flexors and a very stiff lower back muscle and I frequently experience muscle spasms in my lower back. I am 34 as of yesterday and I have been having trouble with my back since I was 26.

[@kikibrophy6461]

Loved this workout! It was fun! Just love all your standing workouts, and especially love it when you throw in some new moves! Thank you.

[@susanlaborde3609]

❤👏🏽👍💃🏽 Thanks again Rachel for another great session!

[@suedepinto2016]

I enjoyed this very much, the pace was perfect, and I appreciated all the functional exercises, helpful for any fitness or age level, but especially helpful for me with balance/ataxia issues resulting from brain surgery. I could see doing this session once a week for a long time!😊❤

[@2emmss]

This is a perfect Saturday workout. Thank you, Rachel!❤

[@peggygibson2894]

Great class, thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome 🤗

[@lucythairu767]

You introduced me to Pilates. Thank you.

[@ritalafleur4417]

I'm 54 Rachel and just completed this since I couldn't make it live yesterday. My knees have been killing me and this helped plus my whole body, could feel and hear the cricking. Thanks you❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CatherineHermiston]

I enjoy these sessions very much, thanks Rachel!

[@DeviSteven-m1v]

Hi, My husband found you while on lock down, he was looking for exercise class to help me recover from best cancer, It was the best set of exercise we both thoroughly enjoyed, this helped me recover from the surgery. We have been using you videos on a regular basis and we feel you are part of our lives. We are planning to use your videos to get fitter and happier.

[@SteveNewton-f3w]

Hi Rachel Love your senior standing classes, I suffered in past with labyrinthitis and had to stop Pilates for a couple of years as floor work exacerbated it and had to sadly stop, till I found your standing classes thank you so much, Mo

[@denisekiddie5713]

Thank you Rachel, that was really good for all my joints, which I really needed, especially after a very busy week! I did struggle a bit to keep up the speed of the lunges, but managed! I’m looking forward to working with the resistance band next month, standing & on the mat would be great!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Great job - thanks for that feedback! ❤️

[@LilyMarsWrites]

Thank you, Rachel! Trying to get back on track and this was a great workout.

[@sarimarjutf9233]

Hi Rachel, so many thanks to you, ❤ It was a very functional one, I'd like to see more like this. Have a nice summer from 🇫🇮🏖️💖😍

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! And thank you for your feedback, do check out my other Senior and Gentle Beginners sessions for more functional work. I’ll be doing a live session like this on Monday 8th July if you’re free to join me? If not it’ll be on the channel after 4pm that day ❤️🤗

[@sarimarjutf9233]

Thank you Rachel. I had a fracture in back and osteolistesis also, I'm getting better now. I 'm looking forward your lessons of safe osteopenia, to Be able to move again. ❤ Thank you again for your work. 😊

[@TheUsh11]

Found you during the pandemic! So grateful for the many options! Newly 70, I even do a senior session now and then😂many thanks for your inspiration- Sara from Oakland CA

[@kitcat102]

Thank you for all your videos. Have just really enjoyed doing this one . I found you in lockdown and although I don’t follow as regularly as I should, you helped me begin my own set of balance exercises learnt from you. My balance has really improved thanks to you x

[@juliemacefield3307]

Thankyou Rachel I have trouble with my balance so great practice for me👍see you next time ❤🙋

[@dawnshillabeer1951]

Thank you Rachel. God bless you and Kerwin. Great getting my heart rate up. I did last month found I was less tight in low back shoulders hips knees. It"s just what my body needs.❤😊

[@brendacuthbertson7826]

I really really enjoyed this workout , just what my body and mind needed . Thank You

[@kriswares181]

Gosh Rachel, I found that quite a workout …. Thankyou !

[@rugosa01]

Wonderful workout! You sure make us work! Thank you! Please standing band workout for seniors please!

[@gerimodell1266]

Excellent, thank you, Rachel!!!

[@LindaMarcotte]

That was fabulous! I can now take on the rest of the day at the stables!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are so welcome! Enjoy the rest of your day at the stables 🐴 xxx

[@susieclay5686]

Loved it thank you 😊

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad xx

[@ChrisCastle-yq7rb]

Thank you Rachel, that was lovely. Am now going to do one of your mat intermediate workouts so a great way to warm up.

[@margaretsomerville2510]

The hop circled are a great pelvic follr release following rhe balance and leg work

[@margaretsomerville2510]

Hip!

[@donsforever1462]

Hi Rachel, As suggested I've started working on this Osteopina friendly playlist and have done this workout 2/4 days. . Next wk I will move on to the next vid and do same vid for 4 days pw 😊 delighted to be part of your community, the change in workouts from familiar yoga sequences is wonderfully welcome too and loving how so many asanas (poses) overlap in both yoga and pilates, 'boat' pose comes to mind. Adding the weights to improve bone density feels great, even with runners knee on the left from years of impact and a partial labaral shoulder tendo tear from lifting during a house move.. I do struggle diagonally in the body at times🤣 💪 I've just signed up to an in person workshop on the fundamentals on pilates and I would love to purchase your little book if you can let me know where I can buy this please 😊 Have a lovely Easter break and birthday 🙏🕉️♥️

[@BeckySteif]

Loved loved loved this workout❤🎉

[@PSBeKindToday]

Thank you Rachel❤

[@PaulineBarnes-xf1gv]

I like adding hand weights to these senior w/o. My arms are definitely more toned than they were 6/12 ago

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Fabulous! Great idea, we’ll be using a resistance band next time which you will enjoy too 🤗

[@AnnAlley]

Hello Rachael Thank you for a great workout. I really enjoyed the the little baller dance movements. My body feels really good. Thank you so much.

[@earthak750]

Enjoyed this, especially the salsa move.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Yay!!! 🎉💃🏻❤️

[@sweetlampe]

Beautiful! Loved it.😀👏🏻

[@robynneukomm1224]

Really like these workouts, great for stretching, flexability, balance, brain, we all need these exercises no matter our age. Thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! 🤗

[@anitaigboayaka8797]

Another marvellous one! Now, to commit to doing it more often in the week 😢😂. Thanks 👍🏾

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You got this! Try for 3 times a week, you will amazing 🤩🤗❤️

[@Marie-ElisabethClermont-fc3uf]

Great work and thank you 🙏

[@twirlyfish2144]

😊👍❤ I enjoyed this one!

[@gloriamundi3906]

Lovely as always!

[@barbarabrad5483]

Enjoyed this workout. I am 75 and have difficulty getting on floor and back up. I have strong knees but the are knobby and hurt when I get on them . Do you have any workouts that will help me get onto and up off the floor.

[@vrindavishwanathan6019]

A mix of standing & on the mat please...thank you Also a routine for knees ..I do the one u have already...just want a new one please

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Absolutely 👍

[@TheUsh11]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are very welcome and thank you so much for this generous donation @TheUsh11! It really is very much appreciated! ❤️

[@brendaholman3570]

Hi Rachel Thank you I loved this workout. Can I ask, I do hula hooping usually when adverts are on the TV. I keep my hoop behind the sofa so it’s always at hand. 😆 Is hula hooping good for the hips and back or can it cause damage?

[@lucythairu767]

I love your excersises

[@sheilafrancl1423]

Next time I'll do this one before going for my jog. Excellent warm-up!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it xx

[@villynikolova166]

It’s good for balance❤

[@antoniamagdaleno1025]

Great workout

[@SuperJosyan]

Nice and … funny! Thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@niceagaetamendes8630]

Valeu!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too! ❤️

[@melber2665]

😂 Needed the Salsa moves broken down a bit!! I nearly fell over my feet.

[@vivianstacey8016]

Another great workout! Thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@monikacordery11]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Welcome 🤗

[@villynikolova166]

Excellent work out❤❤❤

[@kevinlowes-is4pe]

Excellent, thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are welcome!

[@stephaniebiley9318]

Phenomenal ❤❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

❤️❤️❤️

[@susanbell7071]

Thank you. Good one!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you liked it!

[@evaneferreira6914]

Adorei

[@annebegg3458]

I vote for resistance band standing and on the mat for seniors please, thanks Rachel

[@monikacordery11]

Me too. Great idea

[@debraduffy8369]

Thank you for keeping my body young Rachel!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome xx

[@viviancheng8436]

🙏👍👍🥰

[@viviancheng8436]

🙏😁🙏😍

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

🤗

[@lyndablyth8611]

🙏💐

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

🤗

[@viviancheng8436]

👍🙏😄🥰

[@viviancheng8436]

🥰👍😄😊

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

🤗❤️🤗

[@jalehakhavan7056]

resistance band standing please.

[@melber2665]

Not my favourite session. I can't see your feet clearly because of the mat colour. I found the first warm-up exercises went too fast for me to re-set my body and get the correct arm. Finally, the salsa movements were much too quick for those of us who've never danced before.

[@valeriechristie3886]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are very welcome Valerie - and thank you too! ❤️

[@aprilshowerteresa]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Welcome 🤗

[@terry17]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Welcome!

[@deeandpetercourt3760]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Welcome 🤗

[@LindaMarcotte]

Thanks!

[@shirleymoneanu477]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too! ❤️

[@aprilshowerteresa]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Welcome 🤗

[@DeviSteven-m1v]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too! ❤️