30 Minute Standing Pilates to Build Stronger Legs, Better Balance and Core Strength.

[@Hothotsoup]

I once had a PE teacher who always talked down to me. She said pilates wasn't a real sport and couldn't actually keep you fit. I usually do weightlifting and decided to go back to pilates for a bit. Would love to see her attempt this because it was a real challenge for me and got me sweating!

[@johndixon7928]

Great workout. Thanks.

[@monewton4092]

I started doing your classes at the beginning of lockdown-i am 72 years old and haven't done any excercises for years. Love the standing workouts-find them very challenging but love them-you have helped to get through these very strange times-thank you.

[@margueritemoffat9557]

great workout. Sure do need to work on my balance and legs. Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You got this!

[@cdsweeney2648]

I am 67 years old woman and I really have enjoyed all of your standing workouts. I will eventually try the floor work but getting up and down will have to improve more. You do a great job! Please stay on the air.

[@soniabarillas4628]

Thanks so much for the best legs exercises, very challenging but I feel very exhilarating!

[@sherules5005]

13/2/23 done 🙏🏾. Superb pilates flow 🙌🏾. My limbs are sore already 😀😸🙏🏾. Thanks Rachel for the tutorial

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you so much 😊 Great to hear you enjoyed it and I’ll look into doing an updated one of these soon as it’s very popular 🤗

[@margaretsomerville2510]

applied the balance and position tips gathered across the years with you, this is session takes on a different level with each visit.

[@margaretsomerville2510]

back for year 3 to regroup after surgery, COVID, and flare-up - your sessions always ground me and strike the best areas to stretch. Stay Strong and Carry On

[@margaretsomerville2510]

Bravo 2nd day

[@vivianlu3239]

Rachel, thank you for your Pilate I love it very much, enjoyed it very much . It improves my balance very much.

[@nafisahammadi6857]

All your exercises are excellent kindly show exercises for seniors with scoliosis thank you

[@kevinlowes-is4pe]

Found this class and thoroughly enjoyed it for a change. Thank you. Jacky

[@glorialeder989]

Thanks again. I have been following you thru Covid. I only do your Pilates at this poi t. I have gotten stronger and more balanced. Could not be more appreciative of your efforts.

[@marizanatali201]

I am from Brazil enjoying your classes since March. I am 78....thank you for your great classes.

[@symphony357]

I feel the burn when I do this routine. Thanks very much!

[@ann7864]

Oldie and Goodie!! So good for strengthening my legs and working my balance. Thanks!

[@fayewhite7541]

Coming back and doing this class I did when I first started. Discovering how well I have improved my balance. I used to have to hold onto a chair. Today, without a chair, I only wobbled on a couple of routines. - Faye from PEI, 🇨🇦

[@francienhudson8810]

Tried this exercises. It was hard but managed to follow. Thank you again Rachel.

[@vivianlu3239]

Rachel! This is a challenge Pilate class. I like it very much!

[@winnpark4728]

it's been a while since i did this one. It's going to be in my regular rotation. I just love this workout. Thank you so much.

[@cjap14]

We tried this today; we're a retired couple with the usual aches and pains. It was hard work but well worth while - thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Well done 👏 Great to hear you took up the challenge 😊 Do come and see me again soon 👍

[@pablogranda1662]

Hi I am from Ecuador I follow KZbin since 4 Months love your clases thanks a lot

[@cc34945]

Recovering from broken femur and hip replacement. Wonderful work out at the end of 6 months of PT. New moves that are working well on atrophied muscle.

[@celestegreene3489]

First time for this video, thank you Rachel for this great stand up workout ! Got quite warm !This is my third video of yours I’m now following. Tk u again !

[@camillecantello1485]

I just finished your video for seniors. I am 80 years old and feel great after doing them. I hope you will continue videos for seniors. I too would love the video for knees. Thank you and stay healthy.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Camille, great to hear from you and yes I will continue to make videos for Seniors. Thanks so much for watching. Also my Pilates for the Knees will be out very soon. So I look forward to hearing what you think of them. Take care, Rachel

[@doreenturner9218]

Good morning I'm from Surrey . I've been doing your pilates standing for over 60's and it's been fantastic .thank you . 👍🤩

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! Glad to hear it Doreen in Surrey😊

[@gloriapianko7010]

Rachel, you are absolutely wonderful. I have been doing your exerise from Michigan, USA since Covid and I am a new person. 79 young and my hips feel wonderful. I am addicted. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@liliankruip5977]

Thank you sooo much greetings from Quebec Canada!!!

[@terrilessard641]

Thank you from Ontario , Canada! 🇨🇦 I enjoy the ballet inspiration!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad!

[@patriciaray7359]

Hi Rachel, so glad I discovered your classes, I'm 65 and suffer from fibromyalgia, I feel energised after your classes. You're so easy to follow, I've recommended your page to everybody! I'm hoping to achieve an improvement in pain levels and balance and energy levels, I'm surprised I enjoyed the standing pilates! I'm with you for the long haul! Thank You x

[@amygalvin1799]

Love the standing workouts!

[@marion3230]

Rachel, found you just over a week ago. Your exercises are just right and not too severe to cause damage. You have a lovely personality too which is very important to get the best from your clients. Thank you.

[@jacquelinesalmon2103]

Hello Rachel from Italy... You see I am going every day a litle more forward... So glad to day.. Thank you

[@vivianlu3239]

Thank you Rachael, this is the best my favorite!

[@stephanieartley3790]

I am so glad that I found you I have so enjoyed Your classes. I am 66.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! I am so glad you found me too, keep up the great work Stephanie!

[@janebannan7221]

Brilliant classes - thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you like them!

[@stephanieartley3790]

I can’t see the live because I’m at work during that time. I started out Pilates for seniors then I moved up to this I really enjoy it.

[@marionwilk4847]

Great workout. Thank you Rachel

[@lulahummingbird664]

Excellent challenging workout. Do enjoy standing workouts. Thanks Rachel

[@eileenorourke7428]

It was hard. I am absolutely terrible with balance. Okay on one side but the other !!! I am just hoping that practice will get better. Still the best Pilates workout on KZbin. xx

[@gerimodell1266]

I could have done an hour of that as well! Those balance challenges are exactly what I need the most. Thank you!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! I think it might be time to do an updated version as it’s a popular one 😀

[@heathercowper2179]

Hello Rachel, I found you recently and have tried several of your classes. I liked this one the best as it is so different to other Pilates classes I have found.. I didn't manage to keep my balance through all the exercises, but I'm sure I'll get better. I love listening to your accent as I am a Brit currently living in California. Thank you so much.

[@marjarotteveel5655]

Did it all today for the first time! Thanxx Rachel!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Yay!!! Well done Marja, that’s fantastic 👏

[@elaineclark3505]

Hi Rachel from Elaine in Melbourne Thank you. I am enjoying your videos. I appreciate you doing them for us. I am 69 years old and we have just started our 2nd lockdown here in Melbourne. 🥰

[@margaretsomerville2510]

as I progress through the body workouts in graduated sessions I am amazed with the progress from in the chair leg work to increasing balance and muscle tone, much needed following a flare from RA. So grateful to have located your work to follow. Especially appreciate the references to the muscle groups and joint protection.

[@wendybasey2496]

First rime I ve done this one. Brilliant - love it xx getting much better balance Thank you

[@aceminebs]

Dear Rachel, thank you so much ♥

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@alexmcmahon2273]

I absolutely love an appreciate all your standing classes. Please keep them coming. And a big thank you! 💕

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I will ! Thank you so much Alex 😊

[@ellenjimenez57]

Discover you 2 days ago and love your classes. I used to go to Pilate class but since pandemic just staying home. Take care and Thank you! Ellen

[@debraduffy8369]

I had been doing the senior Pilates and wanted more of a challenge and found this. What a great class- my legs certainly feel it.

[@rosemaryayala6564]

I have done this video several times now and find it to be very effective! While it is challenging, it really works. Thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful to hear Rosemary, thanks for letting me know 😊

[@stephanieartley3790]

I can’t see the live because I’m at work during that time. I started out Pilates for seniors then I moved up to this I really enjoy it. Thank you so much

[@wendybasey2496]

Brilliant. Thanks so much. Quite challenging but i am definitely getting stronger. You have helped keep me sane during lockdowns. it’s become part of my life now.

[@katecarey201]

Thank you so much for your lovely calm encouraging delivery of all your sessions. 👍👏👏👏

[@maryoconnor522]

Thank you, Rachel....I'm 87,,,,and find your exercises very helpful.

[@brendaquattrin6814]

Brenda hello from Canada. First time for this, whew, but soooo good. Thank you.

[@annettegibbons7387]

Forgotten how good this session is, love it and really challenging. I found your site following a knee injury during lock down, when and your Pilates for painful knees was so beneficial and helped with my recovery. Thank you for all the great workouts Rachel, I don't manage to join the live sessions very often but have recommended and shared a number of your workout, keep up the good work .

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Dearest Annette, so glad you enjoyed this one and I am so pleased to hear how you have progressed in strength since starting out with my Pilates for Painful knees session. Thanks for sharing and recommending me to friends, that is so much appreciated. Have a wonderful day, Rachel 🤗

[@2emmss]

I've been doing one of your videos every day. Feeling stronger and gaining more balance.

[@melissajamison1064]

This was awesome and invigorating and difficult. I often had to use one hand holding a table. Will continue to improve I hope with Balance. ❤

[@janetrhodes5926]

Hi Rachel I discovered your wonderful pilates workouts on KZbin 1 week ago after taking it back up again after about 20 years. I am 61 years old and have always been active. I have done 5 of your KZbin workouts and I love them. Feeling great already. Look forward to joining you on all your livestream pilates and will always continue with all your videos Great work! So glad I found you. You are an inspiration. Thank you

[@paulabrasileiro1970]

I loved this class!! Thank you!!!

[@christineabbot4829]

Just found your class, I love it got asthma and adrenal insufficiency threw inhalers hop to try it again tomorrow thank you

[@marionmorgan5127]

Marion Morgan Thanks for your sessions it has been a godsend during lockdown. Was missing my Pilates classes until I found you and been doing it every day for 2 months. In my 70's with a hip problem, feel fantastic!!

[@SarahBaldwinMUA]

so good to be back doing this workout. Finally able to do a little more, 8 months post op now, still a little restricted with some movements but getting there :)

[@josephinerussell5448]

Thank you Racheal ,Josephine from St.Louis,Missouri

[@wendybasey2496]

Brilliant. Thank you so much. Quite challenging.

[@a.duarte8879]

Tough workout on lower body and balance. Thanks for the routine. Loved it!!!

[@marytorpey5121]

Brilliant workout felt every bit of it

[@annaweir8610]

Love standing pilates. Please more core in standing too.

[@annaweir8610]

I am from Michigan but originally Cornwall, England

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Will do Anna!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Oh that's cool, Cornwall is a beautiful place 😊

[@suhasalti2092]

Hi Rachel, thanks for these lovely workouts, I loved them a lot as I need to work on my thighs more.

[@carolmichalski4052]

I call Pilates my physical therapy! I have been doing Pilates for over 20 years and have been "locked out " of my classes due to corona! Found your channel looking for online options. I LOVE the workouts! This one is quite a challenge! Also love your 10 minute morning routine and do it almost daily! Thank you for all of the great workouts!

[@susanbarrett1947]

Hi Rachel; I’ve been doing your class almost daily, mostly for seniors, but I just did this one for the first time, challenging for sure but I noticed my tummy is firming up and I think my balance is improving and also less achy. I’m hooked. Thanks so much from Kelowna, British Columbia 🇨🇦😊PS as a dr friend always says” if you don’t use it you lose it! So true

[@lynnong2459]

Practicing with you from Malaysia. The pauses are tough. Tomorrow, my whole leg will hurt..but they need to worked out. Thank you so much. So glad I found I found you.

[@lorrainefrost8406]

Hi Rachel, I got hooked on your seniors standing Pilates and can't get enough! My strength and balance has increased and my back is much less achy. I progressed to the next senior session and I also do the 10 minute morning standing Pilates. This session was excellent and I surprised myself by completing it! Thank you so much!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Fantastic News Lorraine! Look how far you've come, that's really wonderful. I hope you're very proud of yourself, I am proud of you 😊 Thanks for sharing.

[@tessatandler393]

I loved this and look forward to more like this

[@bindutrivedy9572]

Excellent workout! Thank you so much.

[@paulabos1414]

Txs from Holland, great again.

[@jessgreen593]

Just did this one 20th July in Australia. I recommend you to everyone. I'm 36 and like the standing workouts because I have a sore wrist ganglion.

[@zipinir4024]

Enjoyed today's lesson very much. Thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lieslpannell2028]

Dear Rachel, thank you so much for these classes. I have just finished this class and my spectacles are steaming up! I am following you from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. I "discovered" you during the lock-down. In South Africa the lock-down rules are still very strict and the gyms are still closed. I fell in 2003, hurt by back very badly and subsequently had a couple of operations. I have been doing Pilates regularity and it brings great relief. I have obviously been missing my classes, but your classes have saved me. Thank you! Kind regards, Liesl Pannell

[@stephanieolson169]

I started your videos while still living in Cambodia. I've been back in the US for a little while now and am restarting your videos. Thanks for doing them and explaining for different levels!

[@janiceshardlow114]

My balanced has improved a lot since doing your classes. Thank you.

[@karenbrown9212]

Just found your site and love it! Currently in curfew in Sri Lanka...so a great way to stay positive and learn Pilates...thank you.

[@martynhobbs1305]

It was tough after a few days of inactivity - and it was great! Thank you.

[@ruthhorne197]

You are a God send. Thank you from the intersection of cornfields and nothing, Ohio, USA.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you for watching and supporting me Ruth. Take care in Ohio 😊

[@shannakashdan1711]

Those were some wicked leg movements. Thank you for another great video. Wilson NC USA

[@gracebuencamino4]

Love this! Muscles got a good workout without getting ' hurt '🤣👏👍 You are a blessing. Thank you.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you liked it Grace, thanks so much for the feedback. Do come see me again! 😊🌟😁

[@sueshore7453]

Thanks Rachel for another fantastic standing workout. Loved that this had different exercises which with the other standing workouts really help me xx

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome Sue, really pleased you enjoyed it!

[@annmyers5929]

Rachel I loved your session as always although I struggled in parts with my balance I’m going to keep trying to do this. My balance has already improved tenfold doing your other standing classes. I’m so addicted now and can’t thank you enough. You’re amazing xxx

[@laurensimms3868]

My thoughts exactly, Rachel! I have been doing 4 of your same standing workouts for three months (they are my favorites), still enjoy the total body workout, but this one today really challenged my balance. Next time I will hold on lightly to a built in shelf in my workout room during the tougher balancing exercises! Blessings, Lauren

[@winnpark4728]

Thank you Rachel; hello from California. I got hooked on your standing sessions in March when we started shelter in place and my gym closed. These routines have been a life saver, as i am not a fan of mat work. I like to combine several 10 or 15 min sets to do 30 to 45 min a few times a week. This was a bit more challenging than prior standing routines, and was fantastic. Thank you for doing a more intense 30 min set. I loved it.

[@fsbreply2046]

Rachel you and your husband are doing a good service for the world while the pandemic is going on with your You Tube videos. Very Cool work out building strength in our body mind and spirit. Enjoy your station keep up the good work and thank you so much. Giovanni Marquez from the Palm Beaches Florida USA

[@peterdjordjevich5130]

Found your classes and I wanted to tell you how much they are helping me feel better. I am 67 and used to pushing my body but I can’t do the intensity anymore. These are challenging however, but I don’t end up hurting myself . I have only been using them a few weeks , it seems I am already seeing wonderful results in tone . Is it possible at my age after just such a short time. Thanks you are a very skilled teacher👍

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Peter, That is wonderful to hear and yes, you really can get great results at any age with the right exercise. So well done, keep going and thanks for joining my community. Take care, Rachel 😊🌟

[@anniepreston9332]

Very good workout , thanks really enjoyed .

[@patwalker8111]

Great session, I started with seniors and now graduating to your other workouts. I love your sessions and try to do some every day. Delay in adding this comment as in Sydney Australia.

[@carmelitaracaza3016]

I have to be serious. I fell many times in some exercise. But on the other I can say I did it. Thank you mam for the effort. This is my 4th day but new in this spe ific exercise. Thank you

[@fugenbasmac584]

It was one of the best designed workout

[@jennyhudlass4700]

Just found you, Pilate and yoga classes all locked down, so how fab to find you👍🏻🤗

[@janinehew9944]

Love this so much.. I’ve had 2 hip replacements and need to keep moving !,! Thanks a million

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome, so glad you enjoyed it! Well Done 👏🤗

[@hopescott9740]

Hi Rachel, I'm so glad I found you! I am a rider and got back to it recently after the heat wave here and was told my legs aren't strong. I have had one hip replacement and have severe osteoarthritis in my other hip now, so trying to keep active and strong. Already, your classes have helped me enormously. Thank you!

[@lisak7214]

Rachel, I’m so excited that you’ll be posting knee workouts. I’m 53 with achy knees and so I’m really looking forward to doing them! 😊

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Coming soon Lisa! I'll be finishing the editing next week so not long! I've done 2 videos so they'll both be perfect for you!😊

[@audreycarpenter5888]

A lifesaver for the last 3 months. Bless you!

[@Rye31722]

Me too! Really problem knees :(

[@lisak7214]

@@Rye31722 Hi Amy! I feel for you. Some days are great and some days are terrible with the knees. Since I’ve been doing Rachel’s workouts I’m feeling much better. I also take epsom salt baths every morning which helps a lot. Good luck to you and take care! 😊🌻