Standing Pilates for Seniors & Beginners | Improve Strength, Mobility and Confidence | 25 Mins

Join me for a 25 Minute standing pilates workout for Seniors or anyone who wants a gentle exercise routine. We wlll start with breath work to tone the core and help release tension in the upper body. Then working from head to toes we will mobilise all the joints with functional exercises to get things moving in a lovely way that feels good for mind and body. I have put together exercises for the general aches & pains in the joints and spine that come with age. As well as some other exercises to help combat loss of strength, coordination and balance that also comes with age, but -and this is important- It doesn't have to be that way! Doing these exercises regularly will improve all these things so I am recommending you build up to doing this workout at least twice a week. I've taught these exercises twice weekly to my Senior clients in London, they are ages 60- 83. Take your time and do what you can, if anything is too challenging for you right now, don't worry, just rest and come back and try again when you're ready. Take care of yourselves.

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Take care, Rachel x

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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.

[ellencoburn]

This workout helps reduce pain and stiffness from arthritis. It's amazing what a difference just 25 minutes can make, especially when Rachel is the instructor!

[TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello dear friends, you’ve been asking for a new Seniors workout and gentle standing session, here it is! I do hope you enjoy it and feel fabulous afterwards. Best wishes, Rachel 💕

[TheMemoryPolice]

Love this workout and im not even a senior citizen.Just a middle-aged 40-year-old.😁🤣🤣

[catherinepink]

Wonderful easy stretch for getting back to Pilates after a few months off.

[villynikolova]

You are Fabolous 😁😆❣️👍All your classes helping to improve the balance, straight all the body!Thank you always Rachel❣️

[arethacarroll]

Hi Rachel, your senior exercises are great. Will you please consider yoga for senior?
Thank you

[maureenott]

Good, good. Gentle workout and perfect length. Realized I had neck pain from looking down at the the video on laptop on my desk. Elevated my laptop by placing it on a bookshelf...neck pain gone!

[bibikarim]

Good Day from NY! Happy Saturday Girl with the Pilates Mat:-) Thank you and have a blessed day. Enjoying the standing sessions.

[cocomel]

Thanks a lot Rachel for your nice classes and diversity of exercises. I enjoy it every day !! Wish you all the best !

[marietremblay]

Very thank you Rachel, You help me to recover my body ! I forget him since a few time ! Love for you!

[marionwilk]

Can't believe I have not done this Video before.
Felt great. That focus on breathing is so helpful.
But I could not reach my arm around my rips. Belly is to big 😢😢
I love your outfit. 💙🩵

[peggygibson]

Thank you for another senior session👍😁

[rmuller]

Rachel dear, is it ok to do this workout seated? I have osteoarthritis and sometimes standing for more than 10-15 minutes can put me down for a couple of hours. It all depends on how much I’ve tried to push myself. The good news is when I was diagnosed in 2017 I set to work on a good food plan, lost 30 pounds, and kept it off except for a pound or so around the holidays. I only did gentle stretching exercises while in the losing phase and it worked. As long as I continue to track my food and use portion control it works. I’m 67 and want to keep my mobility up. Thanks for all you do. So happy I found your channel. Blessings to you!

I just finished this workout and it is wonderful. You’re so careful and I very much appreciate it. I did the upper body part seated and the lower standing, which worked well. Thank you for sharing Rachel. You are very gifted!

[gerardinewilson]

Morning. I love the seniors workouts but hesitate to try any mat workouts as lost confidence to get down and up - can you show us oldies how to get down and up gracefully/safely?

[margaretsomerville]

recently back from a surgical recovery period and so appreciate moving through 🥰 the balance routines across the past 3 years.

[marieramdhan]

I enjoyed this session pace was excellently geared to my age and strength

[carolspencer]

Thank you very much, I love this work out!

[OfraMatzovCohen]

Dear Rachel, thanks a lot for an awesome workout 🙏💐 hello, Shalom, from Israel🌨🇮🇱

[judithgrace]

So far this one and the short bar workouts are my favorites (for now lol). I’m improving daily with your workouts. You’re a fantastic teacher, Rachel.

[tonimcrae]

This was just what my arthritic body needed this morning to get the kinks out and joints ready for the day ahead. Thank you so much for helping me maintain my mobility