I have been following you and doing your classes for 5 years. I am doing your classes every day in the evening because I am working. I watch your live sessions at work :) and enjoy chatting after class. I am doing your challenge for the first time. I usually choose classes (mostly cardio, ballet-based, and resistance band). I prefer longer classes, 30 minutes and up. As far as I know, you are the only teacher that you don't demand of us to do exactly the way you are doing it. We are all different and modifications are okay and welcomed. I love that about you. 😍🤗
I love Rachel as she encourages modification. Or if we can’t do a certain exercise, skip it and do something else. I modify certain exercises because of my arthritis in my hips.
What a lovely message, thank you so much for your feedback and sharing yoru atory. It's so nice to hear from you! Keep up the wonderful work and do let me know after tuesday how the challenge was for you ❤️ Have a wonderful weekend, Rachel ⭐️🤗❤️
Thank you, couldn’t do this live just caught up. Thank you for an Osteoporosis safe class. Continuing with the 30 day challenge. My body is feeling it! X
Thank you Rachel. This is a fabulous workout. I love the standing workouts the most and this one packed a nice punch in 20 minutes. And, i have a foot injury so i was able to easily modify this workout to work with my limitations. Thank you Rachel for all you do. I love your channel and your workouts. These have been really life changing for me.
Great stuff, as always! Ataxia means I can’t always control my right side, and the weight in my right hand 😮, almost bonked myself in the head this time - reminder to take my time and move mindfully!🧘🏻♀️thanks for such great, doable, safe weight sessions!❤
RACHEL... you are my main go-to for standing pilates... specially for seniors... i like the easy to do but effective movements AND the pace which is not to fast ..
I have been doing your standing workouts for a couple of years now, and have often wished that light weights were part of the workout. So this workout was exactly what I have been hoping for. Please add more standing workouts with light weights for those of us that cannot do the mat work. Thank you for all you do. These workouts have been life changing.
🤩 Thank you. I love the Pilates, with weights, because of the muscle impact and strengthening. With weights it feels like a real workout! Thank you. The variety and levels on your channel are truly appreciate. Looking forward to the ballet inspired small-ball Pilates! Blessings!
Wonderful! And I totally agree, I really enjoyed the weights today too! I'll be sure to make more of these sessions and looking forward to teaching the small ball session on Monday! Have a lovely weekend 🤗
I have been following your classes since covit. I love your dtanding pilates for seniors. I would like to know how to join a live class and also how do I find coffee. Great excercises! I live in Chile!
Hi Rachel, sorry I couldn’t make it live, but I just completed Day 26 January challenge, wasn’t sure what pd light weights so I used 2 pads and I could feel it and sweating and felt great a little of balance, but I’m feeling better between these and tweaked my nutrition. Thank you for this workout and I’m looking forward to Tomorrow’s Sunday and especially Monday live and all you have in store for me/ us all, hope you and Kerwin have a wonderful day!❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
Wonderful! So glad yo enjoyed this one, I was sweating too ! USed 2 pound weights which I think are just right for these movements. Well done Rita! Have a lovely weekend and keep going, you are almost there withthe 30 day challenge! ❤️🤗⭐️
I thoroughly enjoyed doing this session (well most of it) with you live last night. I actually have weights so I am doing this again at my normal time in the morning on the Saturday (here in Australia). A great workout for me. Loved it thankyou Rachel. I havent missed doing Pilates now for the whole 30day Challenge. 😊🎉
Wonderful! And well done Zorrie! What an achievment and you have just a few days to go to complete the challenge! Sending best wishes to you in Australia, keep up the great 😊 ⭐️👏👏👏❤️
Day 26, this challenge has really got me into practicing Pilates everyday, my balance seems to be better some days than others. I haven't got a ball and tried the last session with a cushion but didn't really work so I did a 30 minutes standing for legs and balance instead to ensure I didn't loose the motivation. Thank you for all the effort you put into your channel, it really has helped me with knee and back issues since I discovered your channel during lockdown when I could barely move my knee. I also walk as exercise and find myself thinking about my posture as I walk. Once this challenge is finished I may just have to revisit some of the previous challenges on your channel,. Great work Rachel you are a star. have a good weekend.🤩
Dear Annette, Thank you fopr thei wonderful message. It is so good to read how much the channel has helped you with wellbeing, your knees and back issues. I am so delighted you feel great as that would be my wish for you. Well done with keeping motivated and keep going, we have lots of fun sessions ahead of us this year and many people have said how much they enjoy these weights sessions so I will be doing morew of them in the future too. I would recommend you get a ball as there are some wonderful movements you can do wehich will help with your knees and back. This is the one I use: amzn.to/3Uhn6VQ Have a great day, Rachel ❤️🤗⭐️
That was a good one Rachel. Really got the burn in my thighs from the squat exercises. Happy to say I managed everything. And I’m good with balance as I practice it 2-3 x’s a week. 🥰
Excellent strength and balance session! Challenging with balance deficits, but by focusing, taking my time (and leaning a hip or hand against the table when necessary), I broke a sweat 😅 and got some great strength work in! Thanks so much for this, I’ve missed strength training, I know how important it is as we age. Loving this January playlist, I’ve gotten in the habit of daily Pilates, will probably revisit some of the other 30 day playlists for February!😊❤
Wonderful! And yes Sue, I noticed that too - the strength training so I am going to be adding more of that in in the future. well done for getting this far in the challenge , you are almost there!! ❤️
I enjoyed the workout but need to invest in some weights as water bottles difficult to hang on to!? Hoping it will help my Osteo lumbar back issues. Thanks Rachel for all you guidance 🥰 20:17
Not able to update from my post, YT is doing something, but I would like to see more workouts with weights and in-depth stretching or what you seem fit: thank you 😇 angle
If you feel ANY pain please stop. If it clicks and feels absolutely ok with no pain the following day then I wouldn't worry. If in any doubt, do please see your medical professional. 🤗
Absolutely, that's the joy of Pilates, the eaasier it looks, the hatrder it is. It alos means you are progressing well as you are understanding the movements on a deeper level 🤗
Yes, it will be very helpful in building muscle and bone strength, viatl as we get older. The standing work will improve balance and help with fall prevention in the future. Lovely to have you join my channel ❤️
I have been following you and doing your classes for 5 years. I am doing your classes every day in the evening because I am working. I watch your live sessions at work :) and enjoy chatting after class. I am doing your challenge for the first time. I usually choose classes (mostly cardio, ballet-based, and resistance band). I prefer longer classes, 30 minutes and up. As far as I know, you are the only teacher that you don't demand of us to do exactly the way you are doing it. We are all different and modifications are okay and welcomed. I love that about you. 😍🤗
I love Rachel as she encourages modification. Or if we can’t do a certain exercise, skip it and do something else. I modify certain exercises because of my arthritis in my hips.
What a lovely message, thank you so much for your feedback and sharing yoru atory. It's so nice to hear from you! Keep up the wonderful work and do let me know after tuesday how the challenge was for you ❤️ Have a wonderful weekend, Rachel ⭐️🤗❤️
Wonderful to read @Clarky1951 Keep up the great work! So glad to read how much yoienjoy the way I teach xxx 😘
Thank you, couldn’t do this live just caught up. Thank you for an Osteoporosis safe class. Continuing with the 30 day challenge. My body is feeling it! X
You’re absolutely brilliant Pilates instructor. Thank you so much!❤
Thank you Rachel. This is a fabulous workout. I love the standing workouts the most and this one packed a nice punch in 20 minutes. And, i have a foot injury so i was able to easily modify this workout to work with my limitations. Thank you Rachel for all you do. I love your channel and your workouts. These have been really life changing for me.
Wow that was harder than I thought, I was rather optimistic to start I had to go get lighter weights. Thank you x
Awesome workout. More like this please.
You got it! ❤️
Great stuff, as always! Ataxia means I can’t always control my right side, and the weight in my right hand 😮, almost bonked myself in the head this time - reminder to take my time and move mindfully!🧘🏻♀️thanks for such great, doable, safe weight sessions!❤
You’re welcome Sue, take care with that lovely head of yours ❤️🤗
My goodness this workout really made me sweat, I feel fabulous. So grateful for you!
You're so welcome! I am grateful for you too 🤗❤️
RACHEL... you are my main go-to for standing pilates... specially for seniors... i like the easy to do but effective movements AND the pace which is not to fast ..
I have been doing your standing workouts for a couple of years now, and have often wished that light weights were part of the workout. So this workout was exactly what I have been hoping for. Please add more standing workouts with light weights for those of us that cannot do the mat work. Thank you for all you do. These workouts have been life changing.
🤩 Thank you. I love the Pilates, with weights, because of the muscle impact and strengthening. With weights it feels like a real workout! Thank you. The variety and levels on your channel are truly appreciate. Looking forward to the ballet inspired small-ball Pilates! Blessings!
Wonderful! And I totally agree, I really enjoyed the weights today too! I'll be sure to make more of these sessions and looking forward to teaching the small ball session on Monday! Have a lovely weekend 🤗
I have been following your classes since covit. I love your dtanding pilates for seniors. I would like to know how to join a live class and also how do I find coffee. Great excercises! I live in Chile!
Absolutely love this effective session 😊❤
So glad! 🤗❤️
Day 27 with day 26😂 thanks Rachel. Been great to mix it up like this. Almost there and looking fwd to keeping it up. Thanks 😊x
Hi Rachel, sorry I couldn’t make it live, but I just completed Day 26 January challenge, wasn’t sure what pd light weights so I used 2 pads and I could feel it and sweating and felt great a little of balance, but I’m feeling better between these and tweaked my nutrition. Thank you for this workout and I’m looking forward to Tomorrow’s Sunday and especially Monday live and all you have in store for me/ us all, hope you and Kerwin have a wonderful day!❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
Wonderful! So glad yo enjoyed this one, I was sweating too ! USed 2 pound weights which I think are just right for these movements. Well done Rita! Have a lovely weekend and keep going, you are almost there withthe 30 day challenge! ❤️🤗⭐️
That was such a challenge for me. Thank you,
You are so welcome!
That was a great session. Personally I need to do more with weights so I plan to go back to this workout regularly. Thanks
Great class thank you Rachel. I found the weights challenging, which shows I need to repeat it.
Thank you very much again. I’m waiting for my schedule for new knee cap. This excercises do me so much good . I could not thank you enough.
I really enjoyed this workout, but I like all the workouts with weights. I wish the workout was a bit longer, even five minutes longer.
Noted! I'll besure to do some longer sessions in the future ❤️🤗
Hi Rachel, yes I really enjoyed this workout
So glad! 😃 xx
Lovely workout with weights - would love more of these- thank you Rachel! Love Sangeeta x
You're so welcome! And yes, I will definitely make more Sangeeta as it's been a very popular one. I loved it too! xx
Loved the addition of weights, thank you Rachel xxx
You’re welcome ☺️
Wonderful! I've added to my favorites.
I thoroughly enjoyed doing this session (well most of it) with you live last night.
I actually have weights so I am doing this again at my normal time in the morning on the Saturday (here in Australia).
A great workout for me. Loved it thankyou Rachel.
I havent missed doing Pilates now for the whole 30day Challenge. 😊🎉
Wonderful! And well done Zorrie! What an achievment and you have just a few days to go to complete the challenge! Sending best wishes to you in Australia, keep up the great 😊 ⭐️👏👏👏❤️
Could use more like this❤.
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Thank you. I managed to stick with 3 lb. weights. Balance is sure a challenge.
Day 26, this challenge has really got me into practicing Pilates everyday, my balance seems to be better some days than others.
I haven't got a ball and tried the last session with a cushion but didn't really work so I did a 30 minutes standing for legs and balance instead to ensure I didn't loose the motivation. Thank you for all the effort you put into your channel, it really has helped me with knee and back issues since I discovered your channel during lockdown when I could barely move my knee. I also walk as exercise and find myself thinking about my posture as I walk. Once this challenge is finished I may just have to revisit some of the previous challenges on your channel,. Great work Rachel you are a star. have a good weekend.🤩
Dear Annette, Thank you fopr thei wonderful message. It is so good to read how much the channel has helped you with wellbeing, your knees and back issues. I am so delighted you feel great as that would be my wish for you. Well done with keeping motivated and keep going, we have lots of fun sessions ahead of us this year and many people have said how much they enjoy these weights sessions so I will be doing morew of them in the future too. I would recommend you get a ball as there are some wonderful movements you can do wehich will help with your knees and back. This is the one I use: amzn.to/3Uhn6VQ Have a great day, Rachel ❤️🤗⭐️
Thank you Rachel, training with you is surprisingly functional. I'm getting so much stronger, thanks!!
You're so welcome! Glad you enjoy my training methods 🤗
Love the weights added to workout!!!
That was a good one Rachel. Really got the burn in my thighs from the squat exercises. Happy to say I managed everything. And I’m good with balance as I practice it 2-3 x’s a week. 🥰
Wonderful! That's so good to hear! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😘
I am new to your workouts
Welcome Sandy 🤗
As usual, this was great. I had to use cans, which worked beautifully!
I like the workout
So glad!
Peggy from Argentina. Excelent class. I really enjoyed.
Awesome! Thank you Peggy! So glad you enjoyed it x
I love using the weights, it makes me feel badass😉
Glad you enjoyed it! ⭐️
Thank you for wonderful practice ! very helpful :)
Super as always!
Thank you!
Awesome
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Excellent strength and balance session! Challenging with balance deficits, but by focusing, taking my time (and leaning a hip or hand against the table when necessary), I broke a sweat 😅 and got some great strength work in! Thanks so much for this, I’ve missed strength training, I know how important it is as we age. Loving this January playlist, I’ve gotten in the habit of daily Pilates, will probably revisit some of the other 30 day playlists for February!😊❤
Wonderful! And yes Sue, I noticed that too - the strength training so I am going to be adding more of that in in the future. well done for getting this far in the challenge , you are almost there!! ❤️
I enjoyed the workout but need to invest in some weights as water bottles difficult to hang on to!? Hoping it will help my Osteo lumbar back issues. Thanks Rachel for all you guidance 🥰 20:17
Lovely workout not too demanding.
Wow looked easier watching it,but that 3# dumbell work me out. I have to redo this and see if I have improved re this one. Thank you Rachel.
You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the challenge of this one! Well done Carmen ⭐️
Not able to update from my post, YT is doing something, but I would like to see more workouts with weights and in-depth stretching or what you seem fit: thank you 😇 angle
Will do! ❤️
Lovely strength session!❤
Loved this one Rachel but did it without the weights 🤫❤🌻🦋
Wonderful ! 🤗❤️
this was just great.... i used 1 lb boy i felt it
So glad you enjoyed it Carol 🤗⭐️
Thank you!
You're welcome! ❤️
perfect, thank you 💐
You're welcome 😊
Thanks!
You are very welcome - thank you too! ❤️
Thank you🌸
You’re welcome 😊
No coffee…No Pilates😀 Thanks for this workout!
You're so welcome!
How can 3lb. weights be so heavy? Lol, I am getting stronger :) Thank you for these videos. Be great in your day!
perfectly wonderful ❤
Thank you ❤
Thanks
You are so welcome and thank you too! ❤️
Bedankt
You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you , I love it but one of my knee keep cliking is that ok
If you feel ANY pain please stop. If it clicks and feels absolutely ok with no pain the following day then I wouldn't worry. If in any doubt, do please see your medical professional. 🤗
I did those without the weights dear..not strong enough for that😮!!😅
Excellent! So glad you did the workout- with or without weights it's a wonderful achievment 👏🤗
I have trouble with my hip flexors will this be safe to do?
How do they feel post workout? There was no major hip flexion so I hope it felt fine for you 🤗
That was harder than I expected, especially with light weights. Shoulders are very tired.
Absolutely, that's the joy of Pilates, the eaasier it looks, the hatrder it is. It alos means you are progressing well as you are understanding the movements on a deeper level 🤗
I am 74 and think I need resistance work.
Yes, it will be very helpful in building muscle and bone strength, viatl as we get older. The standing work will improve balance and help with fall prevention in the future. Lovely to have you join my channel ❤️
Not easy !!
Thanks!
Thank you too - I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Thanks!
Thanks @victoriagallipani5753 - you are very welcome too! ❤️
Thanks!
You are very welcome - and thanks to you too! ❤️
Thanks!
You are very welcome - and thank you too! ❤️