Standing Pilates for Seniors- 30 minutes of exercise to Improve Strength & Build Confidence
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- Join me for a 30 Minute standing pilates workout for Seniors 60+. What I have done is put together some 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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Hello everyone, I wanted to say thank you for your support for this video, so pleased you enjoy it. I am planning to film some more workouts for Seniors very soon. Wishing you a wonderful day, stay safe and best wishes, Rachel 😊
The Girl With The Pilates Mat ✋️ please do, they are so helpful! Thank you very much! Stay healthy and safe!
That’s great news! I love the workouts, particularly the ones that bring in balance. So important as we get older!
Thanks for the great workouts. Cambridge ON Canada
These videos are well paced and yield positive results! Thank you! I have shared your site with many friends and my doctor in St Catharines, ON, Canada. THANK YOU SO MUCH, Rachel
My first class with you. Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️
Am a 74 yr old Indian housewife from Bengal. Have Osteoporosis since many years . As a result fell down and broke my femur four years ago. After surgery , physiotherapy and excercises am doing fine. Liking and feeling comfortable with your gentle excercises. Thanks.
I am not a senior. But I did have brain surgery after getting COVID. My balance was greatly compromised as well as being so weak from the surgery and all the time in the hospital recovering. This video helped me very much. I was able to build my strength and my balance up after finally coming home. Almost a year later, I am back to my pre-surgery balance. Thank you so much!
It take courage to get back on track, I have been true a hole bunch of surgeries and Chimo therapy I was allergic to the 2 first doses of chemo it attack my hart the next 6 month of chemo went well,, surgeries removal some bowels, left knee surgeries and right hips 2 years later so the 3 years was rough I never been to hospital before. Now I am doing well I started Pilates 3 weeks ago for balance and exercise for knee on chair, I am doing better every day. Thank yous so mush for those Pilates sessions Have a wonderful week
My goodness girl….. I just found this site this morning. As I started to listen I caught your comment below and immediately stopped the video to read your story. Wow! Covid for some of us was a serious health risk but it didn’t impact us too much. I’m in Montana close to Missoula. So sorry this happened to you. God bless you for your perseverance and return to health. And thanks for sharing your story….it’s a great inspiration 💕Cathy
I feel inspired as I am not yet a senior but have had a lower body injury from
My spine and getting down on the floor has been a mission for awhile
I am so delighted to read how this video has helped you. It’s really wonderful to know you are feeling better in mind and body from doing this routine. Sending a huge hug 🤗 and best wishes, Rachel ❤
Hello Rachel, I'm new to your channel but just wanted to say how glad I am to have found you! I'm 55, not quite a 'senior' yet but due to putting on menopause weight, plus a disability, I'm now rather unfit with stiff & achy joints. I have started doing your standing pilates for seniors and the chair-based workout for painful knees and am already feeling the benefits after just a few weeks.
I love your teaching style- you explain everything so well, and are so encouraging, and I really appreciate that you have many classes for all sorts of injuries and conditions because sometimes even 'normal' beginners classes are not completely suitable for those of us with physical challenges. Thank you so much for making such high quality classes available for everyone, I hope to continue to enjoy them for a long time to come! x
Hello Gill and welocme to the channel 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely message, I really appreciate the feedback and am delighted that you are enjoying your pilates with me. I think the Senior sessions are a great place to start, keep going with them as they are all beneficial, functional sessions and as you are experiencing you are already feeling the benefits. Wonderful! Keep up the great work and know that you will continue to feel better and better with each session xxx
Thank you so much Rachel from Dublin I am a front line worker waiting for knee replacement I started doing your excercises for seniors preop knee replacement there are no Pilates for seniors I have much better range of movement and less pain I might not even need the knee replacement now I have told all my senior colleagues who find your Pilates for seniors the best on you tube if you have any chair arm excercises for seniors we would be most grateful I also put your videos on for my patients who love them thank you so much Rachel exhausted health care worker 😊😊
Just turned 80 and had a total hip replacement in October....was not moving for over a year. Started doing these exercises about two weeks ago and I am feeling sore but much better. Keep me motivated...too easy to sit down and forget it. Thank you for your easy pace and lovely voice....no one yelling at me!
Hello Patricia, how are you doing?
I agree with you. Gid bless Rachel and increase her more and more in Jesus mighty name Ammmmmeeen
Love these videos she gives excellent instructions.
I love pilates....keeps your body strong without hurting. You go girl!
Thank you for assisting seniors. Please teach seniors more often......
I am 78, I started these exercises two weeks ago and feel so much better. I try to do 20 minutes a day.
i started 2 weeks ago today ....i've now completed 14 days in a row....am pleased with your various routines...thanks i do the seniors 60+ ...I'm 85 this month...your videos keep me going..
Great 👍,
I'm only 37, but I'm very out of shape due to injury and weight gain, and this is perfect. So happy I found it.
How are you doing? Do you have updated to encourage us who have same problems? ✌🏼🙂
👍❤️
Since I started following you and doing this 30 minute of standing pilates, My strength and balance have improved tremendously, I'm 70 years young and in excellent health, I have incorporated your 30 minute pilates with my 30 minute low impact walking cardio, I really enjoy your easy going style makes me want to continue each and every day. Finding you has been a blessing, thank you!
Did not work out for nearly 3 weeks taking care of my dog. Went to a yoga class last nite and everything HURT. Today, back to my loved Pilates and chose this video. Were things tight - oh yes, but worked gently thru it. This was the absolute right thing to do.. my gratitude 🙏🏽
Just discovered this video. I'm not ur target audience, as 'only' 52, but I have fibromyalgia and get very stiff and tired. I have been doing pilates once a week for a couple of years and it really helps. This session is well within my comfort zone, not too strenuous, not too long and it really helps mobilise my stiff spine. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing Catgirl. Really pleased to hear it worked for you even though you're a youngster 😉 I made the Senior Sessions to help anyone Senior or younger who just wnats to work at a slower more steady pace with less intensity. I onthe young side too at 56 but rather enjoy these sessions as they always feel like a treat to the body. So glad it's helping you manage your condition. Keep up the great work 😊
I'm a Locked down 75 year old and I 'd like to thank you for your standing classes. So good for strength and balance and really complement my existing exercise interests. So pleased to have found you.
This is excellent exercise for seniors like us
just having some fun, thanks, Rachel....
I enjoy the 15mins over 60 workout
Great to hear 😊
I am 84 yea4s old and I love this exercise! A wonderful instructor! You gave me a lot of confidence!
Hello Liz, how are you doing?
I'm 80 and going to try this too
That's awesome and inspiring to all
I’ve done these exercises for 37 days in a row and I’m hooked! Still wobbly but a lot better!! I’ll be 60 next month and wish I’d been doing these for ten years!! THANK YOU, Rachel!!!
Melinda thank you for encouraging me
In France loved this workout I am 72 and findin Pilates classes locally disappointing so this fits the bill,
Thank you for filming the standing Pilates routines for seniors! I've been doing them for two weeks and already have strengthened my ankles and improved my balance. Don't laugh but I was looking for help with balance on my horse. I though what better way then a standing routine that includes strengthening the ankles, knees and hips with the added bonus of balancing. A must try for all equestrians!
Well that's certainly a first for me - loving that this has helped with your balance on your horse! Thanks for sharing! 🤗
I can't believe I found this! I was just talking to my physical therapist about wishing I could find Pilates without having to get onto the floor. I'm 65 and used to do regular Pilates, and have missed it so much! So grateful to you!!!
*People might want to keep something like a chair handy, or do the exercises near a wall, in case they lose their balance.* Also, those with arthritis in their back need to consult their rheumatologist before doing forward bends. I was told to avoid those. Back extension is okay, but not back flexion, as flexion puts pressure on the discs.
Hello and thank you for your message, So glad you enjoy the workout and my standing Pilates exercises. Good point on keeping a chair handy, and yes do avoid flexion if you have been told to do so. I have included it as I don't find it an issue with general arthritis but you must avoid flexion if you have osteoporosis as flexion can cause stress fractures in the spine. I do have other videos without flexion if that's what's needed. Back extension is excellent and it's something we should all be doing more of in these days of technology. With best wishes, Rachel
As a 65yr old who's noticed her steadiness is not as it was I've found myself hooked after a week of exercising along with u. My legs may wobble but my determination is strong lol...I've subscribed. Thank u so much.
Enjoyed this exercise thank u I am 65 yrs old
Thank you so much!
Please suggest one or two sessions to use with "Standing Pilates for Seniors- 30 minutes of exercise to Improve Strength & Build Confidence". This is a great. Thank you. I haven't achieved total balance, but feel confident about the other parts of the session
So glad I found you. I am 65 and coming to realize some of my old workouts are too intense. That you for having classes that are good but less taxing on our bodies. with covid-19 around I don't have the gym to go to so these classes are very much appreciated.
Thank you for this great help with keeping the body going. I am in the west of Ireland, your video was recommended by a friend in Brussels!
Hallo I am 71 years old, lfound this great workout, really pleasent exercises for me, thank a lot, much love from Germany, on lsland Rügen
You're so welcome!
I’m so grateful you are including seniors in your program! I’m definitely in!
why do you guys want to be called seniors? what is wrong with just 'older people'?
So pleased to have found you, Rachel. I really miss my equipment Pilates class and find floor exercising online difficult. Your standing session is perfect for this 70-year-old in lockdown. More please!
Hi Catherine,
Thank you for your kind words. I taught apparatus classes before the lockdown but have moved online and my clients now do mat work classes from home. The standing workouts work really well for those who find floor work difficult.
There is a new standing workout going live tomorrow, so let me know how you get on.
Rachel
@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat That's marvellous news. Might any of your Zoom classes be suitable for me as well?
Brilliant. I am 70 with clicky knees. this is excellent.
Well I'm back after 7 months, thank you I did a little better, I need to do this more often!!!!!!😉God bless you Rachel!
I’m thrilled to have found you. I’m only mid-50s but suddenly, I felt like I was becoming an atrophied blob and losing muscle quickly. This was perfect for me - just enough to feel challenged, but not so difficult or exhausting that I was discouraged. This will become part of my daily routine and hopefully I can graduate to more challenging videos. Thank you.
I just want to loudly echo everything Lori said (hi, Lori).
I took my first pilates class last Sunday and I liked it, except for I realized I have no balance and my range of motion is not what it was 25 years ago. So I was very happy to find this gem. Thank you! I plan to so it every morning and maybe even get my husband to try it.
You have a very soothing voice, too.
Exactly what I wanted to say!
I feel the same. Hit my mid 50s and I feel suddenly like a different person.
I am 76 and have balance issues so when I found this class at the start of Lockdown I decided to give it a go. I have been very pleased with the progress I have made, so thank you!
Thank you I feel energized.
Thank you from this 76 year old. Brilliant class
This is the best workout for my husband, 83, and my, 77🤗😍
Thanks so much for your comments! So glad to hear you both enjoy the workout 🤗😊
The work out was brilliant and as I am in the sixties age range it certainly makes you feel better mentally and physically.
I lost a lot of myself caring for my husband (Alzheimer's) and haven't been able to drum up enthusiasm for routine exercise. I happened upon this video and decided to give it a try this evening. I love it and have it bookmarked to do again tomorrow. Thank you!
Gosh you are a good person, taking care of someone you love who has Alzheimer’s is one of the most difficult things to do. Great that you are trying to take care of yourself...that is so important! 😇
Love this video feeling very stiff and wobbly this is definitely helping with my balance ❤ thank you 😊
Thank you! This is what I needed! I'm 69 and not liking feeling stiff and achy!
I love your style and voice. I feel so blessed to have a private workout any time I want it with someone so awesome! :) So glad I found you.
Your teaching style is super supportive and I love the routine.
Hi Jean,
How are you? I’m sorry For infringing on your privacy at this time of the day😅.. I was exploring through TH-cam, when I came across your profile, honestly, I’m attracted by your sparkling eyes and adorable smile on your pretty face🌹, I wonder how you manage to combine all🥰.Ensure you keep smiling because life is beautiful ☺️ .. Although what matters more is the inner beauty of course.While staring so close, I was urged to message you.. Are you free for a chat getting to know each other?
Really very good a little more challenging but more rewarding, a great form of exercise.
Again!
I am so glad I found you.
You are the perfect instructor, voice, style, .
Since i have not gone to the gym, since March 2020
Have tried several of your videos, all I do is walk at the park and your videos.
I used to work out 6 days a week and was lost , not knowing what I was going to do.
And then, MIRACLE, I found you!
I will be 80 years old October31( Halloween)!
Thank You, please be safe.
This warms my heart! Thank you for sharing Mora and Happy Birthday- sorry I saw this so late but I'm doing a high Five for you right now! 😘 Take care and keep up the great work, thinking of you, Rachel 😊
I am 59 - looking forward to the big 60 in November. Loved this class and feel so loose and chilled now . thank you so much from down under for all the time and effort you put into your classes. So well explained and I just love that accent,
Hello Fay, ☺️ how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹❤️🌹🌹🥰
I am 72 years old and have COPD. I wanted something besides breathing exercises to help me with renewed energy and balance. I was so excited after doing these for the first time yesterday. It completely changed my mood and I felt happy and energetic. Thanks so much for this. I am determined to master those standing balancing moves! Thank you so much!
Hello Kathy, how are you doing?
Loving your senior workouts - nearly 70 and in need of flexibility and balance so doing mat workout one day and standing workout the next!
Wonderful xx
wonderful workout with good chances to improve balance and mobility with practice.
2nd time doing this. 1st time I could only do about 15 minutes. today I did the whole 30 minutes. thank you.
Linda, first time doing it and only made it to 11 min., but will try more later. I could feel my body starting to "wake up".
I have just started Pilates at the age of 79. I go to one class a week and use your videos for the over 60s as much as possible. I appreciate the effort you have put into making these exercises for us oldies. I have weakness on my left side so stand near a support just in case. Thank you Rachael.
Tahnk you for the lessions, is good to do it. Greating sfrom teh netherlands.
I have been doing your senior videos during lockdown. And I am much better with my balance. I feel more fit. Thanks again.
Hello Rachel, I did your standing Pilates for seniors, I never realized how out of balance till I did this. I'm not going to lie, my body is stimulated just for doing this once. Thank you for sharing this. I also want to request more of the back pain it's my weakest part, aside from having bad balance. I will continue to work with your videos, I've told some of my friends as well. Again thank you so much.
This exercise is perfect for me, stretches all my muscles and makes me ready to start my day, thank you! I am 75.
Wonderful!
Thank you from Denmark
This is great and I am so pleased there is no music which puts me off and my ears are sensitive to noise
Most helpful for posture, I noticed that I was standing straighter after the session! And, slowly my balance has been improving. Thanks for putting these exercises together.
First time doing this - really enjoyed it and planning to do loads more. Am not yet 50 but my joints feel like those of an 80 year old 😢 These are gentle yet I can feel the work out. Thank you 😊
Love this workout for senior stretching; the only difficulty I had was tuning the toes and knees out; my knees didn't like that. Love pilates and I will be back. Thank you.
Just to say Rachel you are excellent ❤
Five out of seven days this first week and seeing improvement with my balance. Still a long ways to go but I’m encouraged.😊
I wasn't sure what I would find while searching for stretches for seniors. I feel like I hit the jackpot! I have heard about benefits of Pilates but I can't do floor exercises so this is perfect...thank you!!
Hello. Thank you ,i came across the work out I’ve tried & really enjoy. I am 64 years of age.
Than you from a senior from Denmark 🇩🇰
Thank you so much for this workout. I knew my balance was bad but realized it's actually terrible so I am going to practise this daily. Thanks again Rachel!
Hello Catootje, ☺️ how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹❤️🌹🌹🥰
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Rachel, thank you so much for these exercises, I'm recovering from cancer surgery. I've just started doing the exercises, and I'm already feeling the benefits. I feel better mentally as well, you explain it so well, and I'm very grateful. x
God bless you, give you strength & continued healing!!! Psalm 91 🙏🕊
That was awesome, and I'm not even a Senior. Thank you
Thanks. Perfect.should have been my warmup pre tennis lesson, but rain has stopped play. This 76 year old feels great benefit.
That's great to hear Alison - thank you too! ❤️
Feeling better already after only my second class. So much easier than trying to motivate myself, thank you
Following you and doing workouts regularly .I'm getting better day by day,especially my knees. Thank you deeply. ❤🇹🇷
Am finding your Pilates sessions so very helpful. Thank you. Anne -
Edinburgh
Hola! From Mexico City! Beautiful and calming workout! I am 74, practicing and enjoying your senior workouts!Thank you Rachel!
was just looking for a morning routine, found this one a perfect solution, thank you
Hi Rachel
Loving your exercise videos... I'm 62 consider myself pretty healthy and fit, but have always hated exercising and found it tedious.
However, I decided to try your videos because I know deep down I should be exercising more to maintain and improve my fitness and I now look forward to following your instructions several times a week. Love your teaching style... instructions are clear and concise and your voice is soothing and encouraging. Thank you.
Kind regards
Thank you so much.That was very good. I wish you great life. I am very grateful for your support. I am 72 this year and need to keep going.😀❤️
Hi Rachel! I am almost 80 and used to go regularly to a Pilates class which shut down just before Covid. Am terribly unfit and have started to feel my age. On browsing I happened on your video and decided to have a look I think I may be hooked! Going to give this a daily go and hope it changes my life! Thank you very much..
You are so welcome and I really hope it cvhanges your life too. It's a lovely one to do on a regular basis, no lying down, lots of great exercises and the breathing you'll remember from your pilates classes pre covid. Thanks so much for sharing and enjoy the sessions 😊
My first class and I loved it. I'm 77 years old and have Parkinsons
This is incredible and I feel a difference already. Thank you.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am beyond happy that you have felt the benefit already and hope you will continue to take this workout regularly. Keep up the great work! Best wishes, Rachel
There are a lot of videos on TH-cam and articles on the internet about how Boxing can help improve Parkinson's. I got a bag and some teenage girl size boxing gloves and have been punching.
Hi! I'm 67 and have Parkinson's. I can't seem to stick with any exercise b/c I get stiffer and get more pain the next day. I just tried this and I made it to 11 min. I will try to do some again later. Hopefully I will be able to stick to this. :)
@@Felicity701 you go, girl!!
Those exercises for stiff shoulders are what I need. Like a lot of people today I spend time o. A PC or laptop and I feel so stiff in my shoulders. Plus the gentle pace and recognition that our bodies need that in the later years. Thank you Rachel.
Hello Deborah, how are you doing?
Excellent thanks!
Great exercise for strengtening the whole body. It made me feel great. I have arthritis in my knees.
My mom is 86 and she got me doing these exercises with you.
What I like about these is that they feel different every time, as if I'm doing a completely new workout. Keeps me from getting bored.
Thank you. The best workout for a 73 year old.
Yeaaa. It's getting a little easier for this 77 year old. Thank you so much.
I've noticed Im having no more charlie horses in my legs at night! Whoo hoo!
Been doing this every other day for two weeks and I’m 69 and it has been a great help for someone who has never done much exercise other than walking. I'm going to keep this up and move on to your other videos as I improve. Thank you so much for this video. Highly recommended.
Great to hear, thank you Doreen. And what a wonderful attitude, keep it up and move on when you feel ready. Thanks for the recommendation!
VERY GOOD WORKOUT FOR OLDER PEOPLE. THANK YOU !!! I ESPECIALLY NEED THE BALANCE AND SHOULDER PART.
Very good .I"m feeling wonderful. Thanks from Israel
Im 39 and I'll be doing this!!!
Wow, I'm in my 50s but have arthritis in the feet and am getting ever stiffer all over the body all the time. Just found this video by chance and gave it a try - and it's great! The balance exercises were a real challenge, but I'm going to repeat every day and see how things improve. Thank you so much!
Loved it! Your explanations and pacing and movements were spot on for this 59 year-old!
Thank you Barbara! ❤️
Thank you for this video. My balance is getting better.
I'm 50 ++ but I think this is the right one for meal to start off with as I hv not been excusing for 3 yrs thks
Hello Agnes, welcome to the channel. And yes, start with what feels right and progress as you feel ready. Well done for making the start, keep up the good work 🤗
I just did this workout for the first time! This is my exactly what my body has needed! Thank you
You're so welcome!
Hello from Miami, Florida...Thank you for these videos! Finally a pilates workout that I can follow i'm 68), it's challenging yet gentle and it's really helping me get through this difficult Covid social distancing period.
Thank you - just what I have been looking for - 63 and stiff - feel great after exercise
Great job! Keep up the good work! 🤗
I love your standing Pilates!
I’m not a senior but after some injury to my hip/core about I struggle with my balance and core strength. This has been such an excellent step back into the fitness world. I feel so much better already.
This was just what I was looking for. I'm 77 years old and was extremely fit until last year when cancer struck and my major surgery made it difficult for me to do floor exercises anymore. I'll certainly be trying your other routines.
Hello Joan, ☺️ how are you ?? I hope you're good and safe. Honestly I must commend you've got an amazing smile.. I'm amazed with the way you put those smile on your beautiful face .. please keep smiling because life is beautiful and your smile too… How are you coping through this pandemic?? 😃 😷🌹❤️🌹🌹🥰
@@michaelbannet6815 Thanks for your complimentary message. Just saw it. It’s made my day.
@@joanfude thank you for getting back to me Joan, I’m glad you liked my comment, and happy to read back from you..I must confess your smile is unique and very unusual, I never saw any other like this.
I was so touched to read this Joan, I hope you are going from strength to strength to strength and am so glad to hear how the standing work is helping you ❤️💐
Exhausted but so happy to find you!
Best workout ever for seniors
Thank you! That's such lovely feeback - I hope you continue to enjoy these videos! 🤗