Standing Pilates for Seniors and Beginners | Balance, Coordination and Strength Exercises | 30 Mins
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Join me for a 30 minute standing pilates for Seniors workout. This workout contains lots of functional work to improve posture, balance, coordination and strength and is good for everybody of any age wanting to refine, improve and add good functional exercise to their fitness regime.
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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.
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best advice-- tummy in...always. BIG thank you!
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
4 күн бұрын
You are so welcome! 🤗
Hi! I am in Canada but belong to the PMR support group with at least 2000 world wide members. You may see your viewership increase, since I have been highly recommending your workouts, and in particular your standing workouts for seniors. They have been a godsend to me in terms of keeping my bits moving, balance and strengthening muscle. Many in the group, like me, have a hard time with mat work so the standing exercises are perfect! Keep them coming!
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
Жыл бұрын
This is wonderful to read, thank you Tom and thanks for sharing your story and spreading the word about my channel. That's really kind of you 🤗
I'm 63 and have been active my whole life. I have Lupus which manifests in my body through problems with arthritis. I'm SO HAPPY to find your classes. They are challenging but do NOT hurt my body. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
I'm a little ashamed that I'm not a senior yet but feel that this is what I can do. Thanks so much & hope I can improve! Tampa, FL
@tylerpurrden
Жыл бұрын
Don't be ashamed! I am in my 40s and constantly surprised at how challenging Rachel's "senior"-centered classes are. It's never too early to get a headstart on this stuff 😉
@stephanielangton5447
Жыл бұрын
Do not be ashamed I’m not a senior but I started with Rachel’s senior workouts over 18 months ago. I have arthritis and Rachel’s Pilates classes have helped me so much. I do a variety of different workouts every day but did Pilates daily for 12 months. Now I’m able to do more but include Pilates regularly. You are working out and that’s what’s important. Keep moving.
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kellie, please don't be be ashamed. I create all my classes to be challenging. I think many people think a Senior class is an easy one but as you can see they're not. That' s becasue I want everyone to feel better, grow stronger and enjoy every day by being a stronger, more flexible and positve mover. You can do this! Many people like our lovely friends below are not technically of senior age but they enjoy the workouts so keep going, be gentle with yourself and each day you take a workout with me you will be building your strength. Best wishes, Rachel 💕🤗
@nubbyrose87
Жыл бұрын
Lucky you! Starting in your 40s.
@LilyMarsWrites
Жыл бұрын
I always think of Rachel's Seniors workouts as being "for seniors or anyone who intends to be one someday." Keep doing what you can do!
That arm excersise was tricky but awesome. I had trouble with my balance doing that hinge back. Thanks for that workout ❤
I am a former athlete who is not a senior, but these exercises help me so much in with my coordination, balance, and flexibility. I’ve noticed that I have begun to see the toned muscles I used to have when I played sports even though I don’t always have time to do much else but this. Thank you Rachel for your intentional, targeted workouts. They are truly effective! ❤
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I create these workouts to challenge and improve exactly those things- balance, flexibility and coordination and I'm really pleased to hear from an athlete who sees the benefits of them without even being a senior. Thank you so much for letting me know. And keep up the great work 🤗
I love this class and go back to it👍❤️
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
8 ай бұрын
Ah yes, that was a fun one to do! So glad you enjoyed it 🤗
Thanks...very good!!!😍
Rachel I loved this class! Loved the different exercises you added to this class compared to your other standing ones! Loved the letters with the arms as well as the flamenco touch :) Thank you so much for continuing to provide such professional level Pilates class to the world. What a wonderful human being you are.
Thank you! Love your classes. Always a challenge but I do see improvement for sure ! Have a great day
Your videos are so nice and easy to follow. You have the right cadence and delivery
Your channel is new to me I walk almost every day swim about 3 x a week, but this made me sweat! Oh and I am almost 74, so thanks!
Thank you from Athens Greece!!when I don't have time for swimming I do your pilates,I send it to many friends, my name is Rena !!I studied Graphic Art in Bath, so I love England!!
I am sorry also that I missed the live class. Glad I was able to do it later
I am 73 and love your Pilates for Seniors!
I’ve done this routine several times, and finally I mastered the hitch back routine. I feel very accomplished.
Loved this class Rachel thank you, good to work on our balance. Please keep posting Senior classes x
Thankyou Rachel. I am 69 and have just started you class. I feel so alive and refreshed after doing it with you
Thanks!
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
7 ай бұрын
No problem at all - and thanks to you too! ❤️
Thanks Rachel. I’ve just come back after a couple of years off and this was perfect to get me going!
Love all your standing exercise classes, they seem to be eassy but they are not at all , in a good way of course, really feel a great workout. ♥Thank you Rachel ♥
Realy enjoyed this although it was still challenging - I am 78
What a challenging class! Hope you do more with balancing-so important as we age. Thanks for another great class.
Your classes are really helping me so much, made such a difference to how I feel-love the standing classes best ❤thank you so much
Enjoyed this one. I think an hour session is an excellent idea especially as we are heading for the earlier dark evenings. Thank you
I very much enjoy your videos. Have been watching since 2020! Thank you.
Loved this workout! I love standing Pilates and all your sessions. I'm 65 and want to age with the best balance possible! Your 30-min sessions are my favourites because I can fit them in easily. Thanks Rachel 😊♥
I’m 24 and I had two kids and I’ve lost 40 pounds. I love your workouts, they don’t feel dreadful. I enjoy them and when the workout is done I want MORE! I’ve noticed myself engaging my core and fixing my posture doing my day to day duties. I look forward to doing one of your workouts. Sometimes I do two of your workouts a day! ❤️🙌🏻
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
8 ай бұрын
That is absolutely wonderful! How lovely to hear from you and to know that you're feeling the benefits of these workouts. Well done 👏 And thank you for sharing, it's so nice to know who's watching. You've done so well, keep up the great work and I'll keep making MORE workouts for you ❤️🤗⭐️
A favorite to do in afternoon after a more vigorous a.m. session-exercise options are limited due to ataxia, balance deficits, so nice way to get more movement into my day!😊❤
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! Sounds perfect Sue, well done 👏🤗
Thanks Rachel, great functional class, I missed the live class but glad I could do it on catch up.
That class was excellent. At 77 I need to improve my balance. Thank you.
one of my favorites!
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
Жыл бұрын
Yay!!! 🤗
Loved this balance and co-ord workout. I’ve been with you for almost 3 years each day and I couldn’t function as well without these classes. Thank you Rachel. I’ve shared with so many friends and older folk in our community
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! And thank you so much Leila for sharing with your friends and local community. I really appreciate that 🤗
I loved the Y-W-L-T-L-Hug move and I made up a mnemonic phrase to go along: "You-will-learn-to-love-yourself" 😄 Thanks for another great workout, Rachel!
Just done this class after a hiatus and would like to know which Playlist or classes I should focus on. I am 73 yrs young, fairly active walk on average 6km daily, hike up to 14 km and 500m elevation, but would like to gain flexibility and strength and do not want to injure myself. Love your classes Rachael and the way you provide instruction. As we are moving into winter, daily outdoor activities will become limited. Thanks so much Stephanie, Calgary, AB Canada
Love this one. Really challenges my balance. 82 years and hanging in Rachel. Thank you.
Love this tape.
Thanks for all the standing pilates sessions for Seniors.. David and Christine
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
Жыл бұрын
Dear David and Christine, Thank you so much for your donation to help me keep the channel going. It is wonderful to know I'm helping people and my work is appreciated, the donbation is the icing on the cake as I use any funds I get to keep going and reinvest in equipment to run all the technology needed to stream classes live. I hope you can see todaythat I have a NEW session for Seniors coming up next week. Thanks again and best wishes, Rachel
Hello from central Canada. My 80 yr old husband and I are thoroughly enjoying your 60+ workouts. We do them 2x a week.
Another great work out for strengthening my dodgy back! Thanks Rachel
I still did the swinging without touching the ground. I loved it still. THX 😊🥰😚
Good Morning - glorious here in Wiltshire this morning! Just done my daily session....discovered you a week ago and have done a daily session since. Just wonderful....I'm only 62 but have rubbish knees and had an arthroscopy in February. This is helping my core and balance SO much. I'm am now an addict! I'm hoping to do more challenging routines when my strength builds, but I'm going to have to avoid being on my knees, or squatting to deep as they don't like the strain...and suggestions for other routines which will build my fitness and muscle tone without stressing my knees? Feeling a huge difference just in a week! Thank you, Fi 😄
Really loved this! Lots of balance and coordination work. All seniors need this. Thank you!
It's always great to work out with you. Every training you renew
thank u Rachel that was so very good I felt my posture was so upright u are amazing I am so grateful 🙏 V Canada
Perfect, just what I need to manage balance and ataxia issues - I’m not technically a senior yet, but these functional exercises are similar to exercises from Neuro rehab after my brain surgeries. No matter the age, we all can be happier and healthier doing these kinds of exercises for balance, coordination, and core strength!😊💪🏻thanks for thinking up these delightful sessions!
@LilyMarsWrites
Жыл бұрын
Hi Sue! Future seniors unite!
@suedepinto2016
Жыл бұрын
👋🏻 hey, Lily! We’ll be two strong, 💪🏻 flexible seniors, thanks to Rachel!😆
I wish I looked as elegant as you do. Thank you.😊
I went for a walk after work today then added this workout. It felt really good!
thank you
Bonjour Il me semble vraiment que vos cours sont très appropriés a’ tous mes souhaits et soucis relatifs a’ mes 68 ans,,,,,,,,!!! Merci infiniment je vous suis depuis 4 jours tous les matins
Missed the live class but did the workout this morning. Found it quite challenging but really helping to get aware of how our body is constantly trying to relax in spite of our efforts. Took a lot of concentration to keep those abs and glutes contracted. Thank you Rachel😊
still a favorite - this is one of my go to workouts - especially after work, takes all the tension out.
The classes are wonderful. As I senior I have exercised for ages, but I now am somewhat restricted, so I appreciate these classes and your excellent instruction. Sue S.
I just love your workouts,thanks, i am 60.
🌻Dear Rachel. It's such a pleasure to work with you. God bless you and all your followers. Marie from Cannes 🥰
thank you so much Rachel. Im 60, from PY. southamerica. I love your routine work outs. its helping me a lot. I have balance issues, i think because of ankle issues. Im a teacher ,
A fabulous workout Rachel thank you. This included many of the exercises my physio has given me. I’m not a senior but these workouts are so good for me. I fell off the high rope 🤣more balance practice needed.
@judithdoran868
Жыл бұрын
I fell off the high rope too 😂. I backed into the settee and I plummeted onto the seat 😂
Thank you Rachel. This is a great workout. It might be my favorite yet. Love the standing routines.
This workout is one of my favorites so far. I love mixing up the Senior Standing workouts as well as the floor work. I'm a skier and would love to see a video to help strengthen for the season!
Thank you so much for all the balance work as I need so much practice. I still use a chair to hold me up but need to start letting go . I’m kinda scared of falling over lol, maybe hang on less tight would be a better idea. Will try that next time!!! Am really enjoying these workouts Rachel.
I am not a senior but i love having your workout’s as baseline to start because i do have crunchy knees :/ I added ankle weights and it gave me the perfect sweat and burn! Please keep making these! I am 35 from Texas!
Love love this I got to do this at least 2times a week, my balance is kinda off. Thanks Rachel more power to you.
iI love this pilates workout, thanks
Great session! Thank you so much Rachel. Really enjoyed the lateral moves and balance. 👏😃
Love your sessions, Rachel, keep them coming! I’m 75.
Whoa I’m glad I review the senior exercises, this made me realized how I’m not so balanced. I will have to do this again till I master the balance,thank you Rachel, for such an awesome senior exercise.
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
5 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Gld it was helpful that you did a review. I always think it's hood to go back and look at older sessions to see how far you've come but also note where you may need a little extra work. Well done to you ❤️
Great workoutGreat workout Rachel. Today’s session is my first one. I enjoyed very well. Thank you so much, God Bless you💖💖👍👍
I love it even if i an not a senior. It helps my balance and my golf. Thank you for all these video they are great
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
7 ай бұрын
Great to hear! And I totally agree, all my Senior workouts are based on improving muscle and joint function so super good for everybody. Thanks for sharing 🤗😊👋
Great workout. Rachel you look FAB. 😉🤗
I missed it live I am a senior 62 y but I do it even without placing my foot on the ground. So standing only is also good for me.
Thanks good class more balance every week I like all senior classes
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
8 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank you too! ❤️
Thank you so much for a perfect class for me.
Still an absolute favorite, perfect for my ataxia & balance issues p, challenging but doable! Thanks for including in February week 2 playlist!👍🏻❤️💪🏻🦵🏻
Thank you so much, Rachel. I am a senior and I love these classes. The focus on balance and coordination is just what I need.
Despite giving myself a reminder I missed the live session! (Don't ask). But have just done it and feel great. Love your workouts. Linda
Thank you Rachel, we are really happy we found you!
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Wonderful! Please remind us about the breathing more.
I worked with you during Cov on balance.O my how I’ve improved no bother to me now. I’m a Senior really enjoy that session. No worries about dates we all do it thank you for your time& chat an inspiration to us all Rachael thank you Regards Joan
Wonderful. More of these !!!!!
Every week…keeps me motivated!
Thank you Rachel, great session for balance and coordination, something I need to do more often! 🙏
Many thanks Rachel - great morning stretch routine! I combine it with going to the gym to keep myself supple.
I agree. I'm nearly a senior - but this is paced well for me, and really helps with my flexibility.
Hi Rachel what a great workout. AWESOME!!❤ I got through and didn't have to use the chair🎉🎉
Thanks Rachel, Col & Marjolyn, Sydney
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
2 ай бұрын
You’re welcome ☺️ Thank You so much too 🤗
Really enjoyed this session, I really need to improve my balance. Thank you Rachel.
Still a challenging, effective favorite!😅🎉
Really liked the last two exercises. Surprising how difficult it is to stand with feet in a line and take steps back while keeping your balance! Really like rolling your back down and holding and touching the floor,very relaxing. Thank you. Shared your video with 3 friends recently.
Perfect for this overcast, chilly Halloween 🎃 afternoon! Yesterday’s ballet floor session was great, but my knees are sore (from trying to maintain position 🤪not very graceful, even on the mat!) but I always return to these wonderful favorite senior sessions - gentle movement! Still working balance and coordination, so yay!😉☺️
Awesome as always. Thank you Rachel.
Loved it Thank You Rachel x
Thanks! Hi Rachel I followed you during the pandemic while living in Spain Im settled back in the UK now and am happy to of found you again! Glad to see you in a new studio looking as lovely as always, see you soon
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat
Жыл бұрын
Thank You Susan! hope you are settling in well and lovely to have you back 😊 🤗
Great workout! Rachel is awesome!!!!
Not sure how to vote on the community page, so I wanted to pass my vote to you in these comments. I do your standing videos daily, so my vote would be for a new video weekly. Thanks for all you are doing!
Thankyou for this class I'm a bit late doing it this week this is just what I need I struggle with my balance from a stroke so this is great for me 👍see you tomorrow 😊
I recently found your classes. I broke my arm (fell while playing tennis) last fall and, now that it has healed, was looking for some balance and strength workouts to supplement the arm strengthening ones my physio gave me. I am 78, with arthritic knees and want to return to tennis soon. This was great as have been the others I have sampled. And when I do the ones with the resistance band, those are good for my arms too. Thank you!
Excellent way to start the day!
I just this, after too long a hiatus😂 it was great; sometimes nice to have a switch up. Thanks so much!
Great one Rachel this is a great one for balance really enjoyed it it will be favourite for me 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank Rachel. I really needed this class!