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Standing Pilates for Seniors- 30 minutes of exercise to Improve Strength & Build Confidence

The Girl With The Pilates Mat
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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 a …...more
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make you aware of your standing posture

3:45

start with some legwork

4:05

check that your knees are staying in line with the toes

4:26

try and turn the legs out from the hips

6:39

turn the leg out from the hip

7:05

take the arms out to the side and exhale

7:38

squeeze the shoulder blades together at the back

12:00

reach the arms out to the side

13:20

pull your tummy muscles in so you're supporting your spine

22:17

bring your right arm up all the way up in the air

22:54

think of drawing your tummy in tucking your tailbone

27:40

bring the feet back into your neutral position

30:57
Standing Pilates for Seniors- 30 minutes of exercise to Improve Strength & Build Confidence
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. Please click the Like button and Subscribe to the channel to help me make more films just for you. If you enjoyed this video and would like to do more workouts like this that are a gentle pace please pop to my Seniors Playlist where you will find lots of workouts to choose from:    • Seniors and Gentle Beginners Pilates ...   Stay safe, Stay well and have a great day! Rachel x #girlwiththepilatesmat #pilatesforseniors #seniorworkout If you enjoyed this video, feel free to buy me a coffee to show your support: https://ko-fi.com/thegirlwiththepilat... Please pop to my website to find out more about me: http://www.rachellawrencepilates.com Come join me on my other social media channels:   / rachellawrencepilates     / thegirlwiththepilatesmat     / rachel_pilates   I am currently featured in the Stay in, Work out campaign with Sport England here: https://www.sportengland.org/jointhem... And my workouts are also recommended by Silver Surfers: https://www.silversurfers.com/video-h... 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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The Girl With The Pilates Mat

300K subscribers