So great! I’m trying a challenging hike later and this was perfection for a warm up/light strength workout. I used my yoga block and felt it everywhere. Brilliant workout.
Lauren, you have an amazing gift of peace that comes across in all of your workouts. They are effective and calming at the same time. Bless you for sharing your gift with us all!
Hi Lauren. Hope you are having a great Sunday. I totally enjoyed this. Great standing pilates workout. Very relaxing, but effective. Glad that I found this. ❤❤
Such an invigorating class! I really appreciate how your classes don't use any 'tricky' moves but are still challenging to do - I always feel strengthened and worked out!
Another GREAT workout Lauren. Didnt have a ball but still did all the moves and no need for a chair for balance...yah! Thanks to both you and Mike for these monthly playlists🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
What a unique and refreshing strength and stretch this was using the mini ball! This felt wonderful, energizing and amazing! I followed with your Seated Workout for Legs & Lower Body and a quick stretch! Thanks again for another great workout, Lauren!
This was so much fun! The ball really added to the class, making me much more aware of my posture and as always thank you for the reminders and great warm ups/cool downs!
Great class! This was our first workout using a mini ball - loved it! I know you have several more workouts with a ball, so will be searching for those. Thank you!
Great workout! I don’t have a ball so I used a small pillow which sort of worked. Your workouts have helped me immensely recover from cancer treatments. Thank you!
I love your workouts and your warm personality. 🙏🏻😀 It would be helpful for your participants if you showed modifications as some of the exercises are not appropriate for seniors with certain conditions like osteoporosis. Keep cueing about breathing and proper core activation. As you know both are central to Pilates! ♥️
Thanks Christina. I have an entire playlist for workouts that are osteoporosis friendly. Unfortunately, It's not realistic for me to show motivations for every move on all of my videos. I'm doing the best I can :)
I've been working out with you for a few months now, so I took the plunge and repeated the middle section of the workout (doing the warmup and cooldown once), and it was awesome! I heard you mention it in another video and it's a great idea.
Love this workout and it is heaps of fun 🎉😊👏 I've had a mini pilates ball for years, but this is the best workout I've found to make good use of the ball. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much, yah ,👍🌟
Amazing workout with mini ball! It feels good to hold a ball like a little girl once again😂 Gentle and sweet. One of the many bests. Thank you so much Lauren😊
Hi Lauren, loving your videos. So glad i found them. Just wondered if you could do a 10 -15mins floor core session for those who have back issues that cannot do crunches etc but want to work their abs/core please. Xx
Thanks Amanda! Have you tried this pilates video? ua-cam.com/video/hCF9slyzFic/v-deo.html really any of my mat pilates videos have lots of work without traditional crunches.
I loved this workout. I can't get onto the floor yet, my belly is too big, so I really enjoy your standing and seated workouts. I'm slow and steady, but I'm feeling the burn. 😊
Wonderful workout! I love barre - you feel the muscles work but easy on the joints and then you feel long and lean (even if not actually as lean as I would like lol). Thank you
First time using a mini ball, & boy I really liked it! I prefer standing exercises & really felt the effect of the mini-ball. It was really good on my wrists & hands, as I do a lot of knitting & gardening, & it gave my hands a different motion which they appreciated. The only thing I modified was from 1st position to central position to releve. I found this hard on my ankles & knees to change the foot position , so just kept the feet central! Still felt it plenty 😅
OMGOODNESS! I didn't have a Pilates mini ball. I had to use a 2.2lb Theraband soft-weight ball. I am DRIPPING! The only challenging & bruising part was squeezing & holding the ball between my thighs. That was killer! If I can make it through this session with this ball, I'm not going to invest in a mini ball.
Thanks Julie. Are you asking for a calf only (lower leg) workout? There are not many exercises other than calf raises to work that muscle group. I would also consider calf raises to already be knee friendly. Am I misunderstanding you, or can you elaborate please?
@@SeniorShapeFitness Thank you for answering! That is probably why I have trouble finding them. 🤣 The only one I can do right now is Stehi Nguyen 10 minute calf workout. Thought maybe you could do a different routine to break up monotony. Been doing this one for years! Just a thought.
Wow, I loved this, really effective.I love how a simple ball can help with good form. I used my grandsons Paw Patrol ball 😂. Thanks so much Lauren, will deffo do it again. So many great workouts ❤
I have several more standing pilates, but this is the only one that is standing with the ball. Here is a link to another all standing pilates: ua-cam.com/video/BR7H1BpQOvE/v-deo.htmlsi=ya9S9sjOWJGR1s7m
Looking forward to trying this. I have a five pound kettlebell now. Been enjoying those videos. Would you recommend a six or 9 inch mini ball? I am seeing both online. Thanks
@@SeniorShapeFitness I am finding so much pride in myself trying new things. Especially when I try something again and feel so much stronger and confident than the previous time(s) 😊 PS you always seem to know exactly when the sweating kicks in 😉
Day 48, unearthed squishy mini ball from behind a shelf, 1. workout with it as it is another workout gadget that I bought and never used lol. I find it hard to grip it with my fingers but leg work is going fine :)
Hi Lauen this looks fun How did you know I want to use my mini ball? I am thinking of doing this for my active rest day Sunday but I am very uncoordinated and will probably keep dropping the ball out of my legs.
So great! I’m trying a challenging hike later and this was perfection for a warm up/light strength workout. I used my yoga block and felt it everywhere. Brilliant workout.
I LOVE that you used a yoga block Debbie! Great tip :)
Lauren, you have an amazing gift of peace that comes across in all of your workouts. They are effective and calming at the same time. Bless you for sharing your gift with us all!
You are so kind Teresa! Thank you 🤩
More of these please. 😅😊
Hi Lauren. Hope you are having a great Sunday. I totally enjoyed this. Great standing pilates workout. Very relaxing, but effective. Glad that I found this. ❤❤
Thank you! You too Rene 😍
@@SeniorShapeFitness😊❤
love the exercises with the ball :-)
Yay Abby! I love using the ball too :)
Lauren you are an excellent trainer! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
You're so welcome!
Appreciate your channel so much ❤️
Thanks Suzanne, I appreciate great viewers like you 🤩
Tried this the other day with no ball and loved it so much that we ordered balls and today we are back at it! Thank you so much. ❤
So glad! I have a whole mini ball playlist when you are ready for more!
Lauren - another great class! I feel energized for my day. I love the variety in your workouts.
Awesome! Thanks so much Shawn :)
Yeahhh a mini ball routine. I loved it! Thank you.
You're so welcome! Thanks Liliana :)
Dear Lauren, I thoroughly enjoyed this workout and feel wonderfully stretched now. Thanks for your excellent workouts.
You're so welcome! I'm thrilled you are enjoying them :)
So great again. We keep coming back to this one. Hubby and I both enjoy and feel strong and powerful afterward. Thank you!❤
Love that!!! You guys keep up the awesome work :)
Hi Lauren, I see that I'm not the only one who thought this workout was so much fun! Thank you very much for sharing!
You're so welcome! Thanks Carrie :)
Good workout. I like using the mini ball.
Me too! Thanks Eileen :)
Wonderful!!! Thanks Lauren for the new program. Loved it.
Glad you enjoyed it! You're welcome Sandy :)
So much fun!
I love how the addition of a prop brings in so much more focus.
Thank you and I hope you’re having a splendid day❤
Thank you! You too Kelly :)
Great class, I didn’t have the ball so I used a Pilates ring and it worked wonderfully!
Awesome idea Cindy!
You said “fun workout” I agree! Super just super! I especially love your tips along the way-“squeeze your elbows” Thank you!
You're so welcome! I'm glad you thought it was fun and super :)
This is a wonderful and comprehensive video. Once again, you are clear with your instructions and also very encouraging . Thank you.
You are very welcome Nina! I'm thrilled you liked it :)
Thanks Lauren, Nice routine to say goodbye to the year.
My pleasure Mario 🎉
Lauren what an amazing Pilates workout thank you.
Thanks Martha! You are most welcome 💜
Perfect! I enjoyed this work-out very much. Keep up the great videos. I like the variety. Love the positive attitude you have.
Thank you so much Marlene :)
Such an invigorating class! I really appreciate how your classes don't use any 'tricky' moves but are still challenging to do - I always feel strengthened and worked out!
I love that! Thank you 💜
Another GREAT workout Lauren. Didnt have a ball but still did all the moves and no need for a chair for balance...yah! Thanks to both you and Mike for these monthly playlists🥰🇨🇦Sharon.
Great Sharon! I'm impressed you didn't need a chair :)
I keep coming back to all mini ball exercises. I love mini ball as a prop. :)
Yay! New routine with the mini ball coming on Monday !!!
What a unique and refreshing strength and stretch this was using the mini ball! This felt wonderful, energizing and amazing! I followed with your Seated Workout for Legs & Lower Body and a quick stretch! Thanks again for another great workout, Lauren!
Yay! I get excited when people really like this one, because I do too :)
I love mini ball workouts@@SeniorShapeFitness
This was so much fun! The ball really added to the class, making me much more aware of my posture and as always thank you for the reminders and great warm ups/cool downs!
You're so welcome! I'm thrilled you had fun with this workout Tina. I agree the ball make you more aware and makes it fun :)
Tried this today, and this is great! It's challenging enough but very gentle to the body. It made me feel good! Thank you for this lovely workout! 🥰
That’s great to hear, I’m so glad you tried it 🙌🏻
I love love love this workout! More mini ball pilates workouts please...❤❤❤
Thanks so much, I'm thrilled you love it!!
Thank you, Lauren. I feel taller and stronger!
yay! I love that Bonnie. Thank you :)
OMG this was such fun and I feel refreshed and amazing! What a precious gift you are and have! Thank for sharing! Blessings 🙏🙏🙏
love that! Glad you enjoyed it!
I thought this would be easy. It is not!! Great workout prior to horseback riding. Thank you!!
Glad you liked it and got a good workout Luann :)
Love these pilates workouts! Thank you !
Yay! Thanks Karina :)
Excellent! I love the mini ball workouts. More please.
Will do! Thanks Pam 🙌🏻
so much fun with the ball! thanks. Love that you have so many different kinds of workouts.
You are so welcome! I love using the mini ball too :)
Thorough but brief! You worked so much into that time! Thanks!!!
You bet! Thank you Ann ;)
This was great for stretching and good moves.
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :)
Thanks
Thank you Fiona! I am very grateful for you support :)
Thankyou lauren a perfect class after a busy day great stretches see you tomorrow 🙋❤️🎄
looking forward to it :)
Feel so good a great class. I had to let my ball down a bit because I couldn’t grab and was flying out my hands got it together in the end 😂❤
Glad you liked it Patricia! Next time, let some air out of your ball. It will make it much easier to grasp :)
Omg I absolutely Loved this one! It flowed and felt so natural. Only my 2nd mini ball workout and I am hooked! So much fun.😛
Yay! I 💜 the mini ball too Audrey!
Great class! This was our first workout using a mini ball - loved it! I know you have several more workouts with a ball, so will be searching for those. Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for trying it Jean. I love the mini ball too :)
Great workout! I don’t have a ball so I used a small pillow which sort of worked. Your workouts have helped me immensely recover from cancer treatments. Thank you!
I'm happy to hear they have been helpful Tamara! You are most welcome :)
Thanks!
You are so kind! Thank you!
It was really great. I like your ball exercises so much. (Together with the others, of course.)
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is great! Maybe my new favorite 🥰
Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊 I like this one too Arlene!
Loved it! Feel all stretched out! Thanks so much!😊
Yay! Thank you 💜
Lots of fun - good stretches as always thankyou….🙏
Glad you enjoyed it Alice :)
I love your workouts and your warm personality. 🙏🏻😀 It would be helpful for your participants if you showed modifications as some of the exercises are not appropriate for seniors with certain conditions like osteoporosis. Keep cueing about breathing and proper core activation. As you know both are central to Pilates! ♥️
Thanks Christina. I have an entire playlist for workouts that are osteoporosis friendly. Unfortunately, It's not realistic for me to show motivations for every move on all of my videos. I'm doing the best I can :)
this was a lot more fun than I thought it would be, Used muscles that i haven't used in a while. Love your creativity and your warm and gentle voice.
Thank you so much Bobie, I appreciate that :)
So glad I discovered your channel! Workouts I actually look forward to! This is one of my favorites. My yoga block works perfectly in place of a ball.
Awesome! I love that Donna :)
Luv this workout! Can be gentle or challenging, but always fun!
I agree and think the ball always makes it fun :)
I've been working out with you for a few months now, so I took the plunge and repeated the middle section of the workout (doing the warmup and cooldown once), and it was awesome! I heard you mention it in another video and it's a great idea.
That's great Kristen! It works with most of my videos to make them longer or to do another set.
I feel wonderful and energized thanks to you❤
Wonderful! Thank you 🤩
Great class ! Bookmarked and on my playlist already.
Awesome! Thanks so much :)
Yes I feel wonderful thankyou Lauren 🙋💐
I'm glad!
Great class I feel wonderful thankyou 🙂
You're so welcome! Thank you Julie :)
Great workout! Definitely one of my favorites!
Awesome Rebecca! Thank you 🤩
Thankyou Lauren I love these band workouts perfect for me today my virtigo as flared up again so a seated workout great today ❤️🙋
You're so welcome! Thanks Julie :)
Feel like we just did recess and played with the ball; with a bunch of squats. Always love those squats….thank you. ❤🦋❤️
You're so welcome! Thanks Tracy :)
Omg...I have to tell you, that I love, love, love this!!! Wonderful strengthening and lengthening!! Great workout! 😊💗!
Thanks so much 😊 It's one of my favorites too Laura!
Love this workout and it is heaps of fun 🎉😊👏
I've had a mini pilates ball for years, but this is the best workout I've found to make good use of the ball. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much, yah ,👍🌟
Yay! Thanks so much Joanne! The mini ball is my favorite prop to choreograph with, I think it makes everything fun :)
Amazing workout with mini ball! It feels good to hold a ball like a little girl once again😂 Gentle and sweet. One of the many bests. Thank you so much Lauren😊
You're so welcome! I’m thrilled you like this workout too 😍
Ohhhh I need more of this class please!! 😊💜😘
so glad you like it Rhonda! Here is a similar one: ua-cam.com/video/BR7H1BpQOvE/v-deo.html
Thank you for the workout :D It felt really good, i will definitely redo this ^^
You're so welcome! Glad you liked it💜
Hi Lauren, loving your videos. So glad i found them. Just wondered if you could do a 10 -15mins floor core session for those who have back issues that cannot do crunches etc but want to work their abs/core please. Xx
Thanks Amanda! Have you tried this pilates video? ua-cam.com/video/hCF9slyzFic/v-deo.html
really any of my mat pilates videos have lots of work without traditional crunches.
Great workout!I love mini ball and standing workouts!thank you❤
So glad! You are most welcome :)
I loved this workout. I can't get onto the floor yet, my belly is too big, so I really enjoy your standing and seated workouts. I'm slow and steady, but I'm feeling the burn. 😊
Love that you are feeling the burn and great job making it work for you :)
I suffer from vertigo and this all standing workout was perfect for me today.
Great Sylvie! I'm glad this is a good workout for you :)
Pretty challenging 🤩my muscles were sometime shaking 🙃Loved it Thanks
You’re welcome 😊 Embrace the shake Laura ;)
So fun! Added wrist weights! Good for all levels and ages!!
Yay! I love that you added wrist weights :)
This was a different way to exercise and it was good! Thanks!
Glad you liked it Heather :)
Thank you very much for this wonderful workout with a ball. 💐
You're so welcome! I'm glad you liked it :)
Thank you so much. Great little workout which I enjoyed very much. X
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for working out with me Bridget :)
Wonderful workout! I love barre - you feel the muscles work but easy on the joints and then you feel long and lean (even if not actually as lean as I would like lol). Thank you
I totally agree! Thanks Jill :)
Wonderful!!
Glad you think so! Thank you Marianne :)
Amazing video workout, thanks.
My pleasure :)
@@SeniorShapeFitness okay good😍💖
Enjoyed this so much!! You are so creative 🥰💜😘
Thank you so much!!
I loved this workout. Doable but pushed the envelope, and the ball helped me focus on form.
Excellent! Thanks Kate 💜
First time using a mini ball, & boy I really liked it! I prefer standing exercises & really felt the effect of the mini-ball. It was really good on my wrists & hands, as I do a lot of knitting & gardening, & it gave my hands a different motion which they appreciated. The only thing I modified was from 1st position to central position to releve. I found this hard on my ankles & knees to change the foot position , so just kept the feet central! Still felt it plenty 😅
Great Julia! Perfect modification and I’m thrilled you loved the mini ball! It’s my favorite prop too 🤩
OMG that was great. I have a lot of work to do on balance! I will get there. Thank you 😊
Yay! So glad you liked it Maureen! this week's new video (posted tomorrow) is a balance workout. It's a great add-on and will help a lot :)
OMGOODNESS! I didn't have a Pilates mini ball. I had to use a 2.2lb Theraband soft-weight ball.
I am DRIPPING! The only challenging & bruising part was squeezing & holding the ball between my thighs.
That was killer!
If I can make it through this session with this ball, I'm not going to invest in a mini ball.
OMG, you're a rockstar!!!
@@SeniorShapeFitness
Or CRAZY. 🤪
@@txlatinchicka5138 😆 Either way, I’m impressed
Love your workouts! Would you please do a knee friendly calf only workout? I can't find it if you have one. 🤔
Thanks Julie. Are you asking for a calf only (lower leg) workout? There are not many exercises other than calf raises to work that muscle group. I would also consider calf raises to already be knee friendly. Am I misunderstanding you, or can you elaborate please?
@@SeniorShapeFitness Thank you for answering! That is probably why I have trouble finding them. 🤣 The only one I can do right now is Stehi Nguyen 10 minute calf workout. Thought maybe you could do a different routine to break up monotony. Been doing this one for years! Just a thought.
@@juliehoot3916 try this one: ua-cam.com/video/A270eFLtzX4/v-deo.html
That was a great stretch after my 4 mile walk today.
Wow! I'm so impressed Emily :)
Wow, I loved this, really effective.I love how a simple ball can help with good form. I used my grandsons Paw Patrol ball 😂. Thanks so much Lauren, will deffo do it again. So many great workouts ❤
That is awesome! I applaud your creativity Jane :)
Another of these plz ❤❤
I have several more standing pilates, but this is the only one that is standing with the ball. Here is a link to another all standing pilates: ua-cam.com/video/BR7H1BpQOvE/v-deo.htmlsi=ya9S9sjOWJGR1s7m
Great thx
You're welcome! 🤩
Thank you Thank you Thank you
you bet Bonnie ;)
That felt amazing! Thank you … I love your videos😊
So glad Gayle!!!
Loved the workout!
So glad you loved it!! Thanks Ursula :)
Thank you so much ❤🌹
You're welcome, so glad you like it :)
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!❤
Thanks Jeri!
Looking forward to trying this. I have a five pound kettlebell now. Been enjoying those videos. Would you recommend a six or 9 inch mini ball? I am seeing both online. Thanks
I'm using the 9 inch but a 6 would work just as well!
@@SeniorShapeFitness I am finding so much pride in myself trying new things. Especially when I try something again and feel so much stronger and confident than the previous time(s) 😊 PS you always seem to know exactly when the sweating kicks in 😉
Love this
Yay! This is one of my favorites too Sherry :)
Nice routine Lauen, Have a nice weekend
Thanks 👍 Glad you tried this workout Mario!
楽しいかった！とうもありがとう😊😊😊
Great! You are very welcome 💜
Day 48, unearthed squishy mini ball from behind a shelf, 1. workout with it as it is another workout gadget that I bought and never used lol. I find it hard to grip it with my fingers but leg work is going fine :)
Excellent! I think workout "toys" make it more fun :)
Great workout. What size is your Pilates ball?
Thanks Ruby! This ball is a 9 inch
thanks 👍❤
You're welcome 😊
Hi Lauen this looks fun How did you know I want to use my mini ball? I am thinking of doing this for my active rest day Sunday but I am very uncoordinated and will probably keep dropping the ball out of my legs.
It is fun Paula, and don't worry, it doesn't take much coordination :)
good job thanks 💗💗💗💗💗💗💥💥💥💥💥
You're welcome, glad you liked it :)