The Girl With The Pilates Mat

⭐️⭐️NEW WORKOUT TODAY AT 4PM UK 🇬🇧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ JOIN ME!

10 MINUTE PILATES FOR WOMEN OVER 40 – Core Strength, Posture & Flexibility | Low Impact Workout

Join me for a gentle yet effective 10‑minute Pilates routine designed especially for women over 40. This low‑impact workout focuses on building core strength, improving posture, enhancing joint mobility, and increasing flexibility—all without any equipment. Perfect for busy schedules, perimenopause, menopause, or anyone looking to feel stronger, taller, and more energized.
In this session you’ll move through controlled, breath‑focused exercises that target the deep abdominal and back muscles, helping to alleviate back pain, boost balance, and restore confidence in your body. Whether you’re new to Pilates or returning to your practice, these moves are safe, accessible, and tailored to the needs of a changing body after 40.
👉 What you’ll gain:

• Stronger core and better spinal alignment

• Improved posture and reduced tension from desk jobs or long commutes

• Increased flexibility and joint mobility

• Calmer nervous system through coordinated breathwork

• A foundation for long‑term strength, resilience, and vitality

💬 Let me know in the comments: How did this workout feel for you? Any specific areas you’d like me to focus on in future videos?

Have a wonderful day,
Much love, Rachel ❤️
#girlwiththepilatesmat #pilates #PilatesOver40 #WomensFitness #LowImpactWorkout #CoreStrength #MenopauseFitness #HomeWorkout #PilatesForWomen #StayStrongAfter40

15 hours ago | [YT] | 15

The Girl With The Pilates Mat

NEXT WEEK'S PLAYLIST AND TWO NEW SESSIONS TO COPE WITH THE HEATWAVE 🥵

Hello my friends,

And Happy Sunday! We are going to continue with our shorter workouts for the time being due to the incredibly high temperatures many of us are dealing with around the world. So many of you have written to me saying you really appreciate these shorter sessions right now so that's my focus. Keep it short and effective without pushing the body in this heat.

Here is your 7 day plan and downloadable calendar (so you can tick off the sessions as you do them ) ❤️

Summer Pilates | July Week 2
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Downloadable Calendar
rachellawrencepilates.com/playlists/july-playlist#…

Included will be a new video on Monday at 4pm

10 Minute Pilates for Women Over 40 | Core Strength, Posture and Flexibility

https://youtu.be/y9aR9ZyHSRc

I'm wearing one of my latest T-Shirt range and must say it's super comfy on a very hot day! You can see it here:

girlwiththepilatesmat.teemill.com/product/classic-…

And I'll be teaching a New Live Class on Friday at 10am

Just Glutes Pilates Workout for Lower Back & Hip Health 15 Min ( No Equipment )

youtube.com/live/jPaEtJj2eA4

Don't forget to say hi in the chat that follows class, I love to hear from you 🤗

Look forward to seeing you there!

Take care in the heat,

And have a lovely weekend,

Much love,

Rachel ❤️

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1 day ago | [YT] | 114

The Girl With The Pilates Mat

Hello and Happy Friday!

A gentle reminder that I have a new session for you today- Heatwave Pilates. I taught it live 45 mins ago and recommend you keep it to do in the coolest part of yourday. Either very early morning or late evening. It's a gentle session, soothing for a hot morning or after a long, hot day when you're ready for sleep.

Enjoy!

PS. Boo 🐕 didn't appear in it today as too hot for doggie in the studio- my aircon broke hot🥵 Suffice to say, she is staying cool in the house having lovely doggie dreams 😂

3 days ago | [YT] | 23

The Girl With The Pilates Mat

Hello my fabulous friends and Happy Monday!

A gentle reminder that I have a new VIDEO out today at 4pm UK 🇬🇧 British Summertime. A 20 minute classical pilates flow, perfect for busy mornings and heatwaves!

Click below to join in ⬇️

And if you'd like to try my Heatwave Pilates Playlist- a 7 Day specially curated tselction of videos to keep your heart steady, your exercise intentional and manageable then click here:

www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

See you soon!
Much love,
Rachel ❤️

1 week ago | [YT] | 26

The Girl With The Pilates Mat

We're back to Weekly Playlists Starting Monday! ❤️

Hello friends!

Having completeted two months of 28 day challenges and hitting the summer weather, I thought it might be nice to have our weekly playlist back for July and keep it short and sweet as we have another heatwave coming! 😳

I mentioned in Friday mornings LIVE chat and the consensus was YES to playlists and YES to 20 minutes or less. So there you have it, next week is called the Heatwave Pilates Playlist and all the sessions are 20 min or less, with something for everyone- Weights, Seniors, Nighttime pilates, Classical and Stretch.

Here is your 7 day Playlist and downloadable calendar so you can tick off the sessions as you do them ❤️

Heatwave Pilates | July Week 1
www.youtube.com/playlist?list...

Downloadable Calendar
rachellawrencepilates.com/playlists/july-playlist#…

Included will be a new video on Monday at 4pm

Morning Pilates Flow
https://youtu.be/OwoaWHR5FMc

And a New Live on Friday at 10am

Heatwave Pilates | 15 Min Slow Flow Class
youtube.com/live/XaVpGkokSOE?feature=share

That's all for now, except for a little photo from our holiday. Take a look at Knaresborough in Yorkshire where we spent a day, isn't it beautiful?!


Sending love to you all, and huge thanks for continuing to support the production of this channel. We couldn't do it without you.

Have a lovely weekend and see you soon,

Much Love,

Rachel ❤️

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1 week ago | [YT] | 167

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Hello friends!

I know some of us are dealing with really hot weather so I have created a short but very effective core session, we did it live yesterday!

Why not try it for yourself? Here's the description:
15 Minute Deep Core & Abdominal Workout | Intermediate Pilates for Real Strength

Welcome to this focused, powerful 15-minute Pilates session designed to awaken your deep core and build true abdominal strength from the inside out. This is an intermediate-level practice, perfect if you’re already familiar with Pilates fundamentals and ready to go deeper. We’ll target the transverse abdominis, obliques, and pelvic floor — the hidden heroes of posture, stability, and everyday ease — using controlled, intelligent movement that challenges without straining.
You’ll feel your core engage, your breath deepen, and your body grow stronger with every repetition— I'll giide you how to enjoy the movements without pressure on your neck or back, just smart, sustainable strength.

Perfect for a saturday session!
Enjoy, Much love, Rachel ❤️

1 week ago | [YT] | 17

The Girl With The Pilates Mat

Hello and Happy Monday!

I'm back from my little UK holiday adventure and looking forward to seeing you today.
Join me live at 4pm UK 🇬🇧

Standing Pilates for Balance, Strength & Coordination | 15 Minute Full Body Practice

A 15 minute Standing Pilates session, designed to wake up your body, steady your balance, and build real, everyday strength — all from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head. We’re staying on our feet for this one — because standing movement is life movement.

Whether you’re reaching for a shelf, walking the dog, or getting up from a chair, strong legs, stable hips, and a supported core make all the difference.

And it's been so hot in the UK, this week we're keeping sessions short but focused so this one will really deepen your understanding of balance and coordination, strengthen your legs and lower back.


Hope to see you later!
Much love,
Rachel ❤️

2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 30

The Girl With The Pilates Mat

2 NEW livestream Classes next Week- cannot wait to see you! ❤️

Hello my dearest friends,



Do hope you have had a lovely week, I've been taking a little break in the UK this week to rest and recharge, but wanted to let you know I'll be back and teaching Live on Monday and Friday next week


On Monday at 4pm UK 🇬🇧

Standing Pilates for Balance, Strength & Coordination | 15 Minute Full Body Practice

youtube.com/live/SvmyjpSlPyk

Join me for a 15 minute Standing Pilates session, designed to wake up your body, steady your balance, and build real, everyday strength — all from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head. We’re staying on our feet for this one — because standing movement is life movement.

Whether you’re reaching for a shelf, walking the dog, or getting up from a chair, strong legs, stable hips, and a supported core make all the difference.

And on Friday at 10am UK 🇬🇧 Time

15 Minute Deep Core & Abdominal Workout | Intermediate Pilates for Real Strength

youtube.com/live/UtG1OY7R-lQ

A powerful 15 minute Pilates session designed to awaken your deep core and build true abdominal strength from the inside out. This is an intermediate-level practice, perfect if you’re already familiar with Pilates fundamentals and ready to go deeper. We’ll target the transverse abdominis, obliques, and pelvic floor, the hidden heroes of posture, stability, and everyday ease, using controlled, intelligent movement that challenges without straining.

You’ll feel your core engage, your breath deepen, and your body grow stronger with every repetition. I'll giide you how to enjoy the movements without pressure on your neck or back, just smart, sustainable strength.

Cannot wait to see you!

That's it for now, except to say a huge thank you to those of you who responded to my reaching out for a little more help to fund the creation of this channel and its content. It's tricky for me to ask for the help but as I always promised I would keep the channel free for all, this is the only way I can fund the production of new content. If you feel you can donate the cost of a class either each time you take a session or (like a monthly gym membership) just set up a monthly donation, you'll be giving me much needed help to fund the cost of someone helping me do the 100 plus tasks I do every week to get these videos, lives etc out to you! 😅🥵❤️

Here's where you can donate to support the channel:
ko-fi.com/thegirlwiththepilatesmat


Thank you, you really are the most special community and I am so proud of everything we have built together.


Have a wonderful weekend and see you on Monday!

Much love,

Rachel ❤️

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 182

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2 New Videos Next Week, Refreshing Smoothie Recipe & Wk 4 Advice

Dear YouTube friends,


I hope that wherever you are you have enjoyed our offerings this week. Two new videos and the ongoing 28 day Pilates Challenge for Women Over 65. Do let me know how you are doing.

First, I know you all love a healthy recipe and I wanted to share with you one I particularly enjoy in the summer months, click here for my Matcha Mint Smoothie:

www.rachellawrencepilates.com/post/recipe-matcha-m…


Great to kick start your day pre or post exercise. The matcha gives you a boost, the protein in the pistachios helps build and repair muscle, the coconut milk has anti-inflammatory properties, and the mint gives it a lovely zing. I particularly like this one in the warmer weather which thankfully we are now getting in the UK!

Now this coming week, I shall be taking a week off for a little UK based holiday so whilst I am away I have scheduled in TWO brand new videos for you. On Monday 22nd at 4pm we have...

Standing Pilates Full Body Workout With Optional Weights | Beginner Friendly | 25 mins

https://youtu.be/dnreMLgq6MU


On Friday 26th at 10am we have.....

40 MINUTE FULL BODY WORKOUT | PILATES WITH WEIGHTS ( Intermediate Pilates)

https://youtu.be/3hdUvjJbxBA

And on Monday 29th I'll be back and teaching live at 4pm UK time with this...

Standing Pilates for Balance, Strength & Coordination | 15 Minute Full Body Practice

youtube.com/live/SvmyjpSlPyk

A short session designed to wake up your body, steady your balance, and build real, everyday strength — all from the soles of your feet to the crown of your head. And, in the live chat afterwards I want to invite you all, especially those who have been doing my 28 day challenge for Women Over 65 to celebrate your achievement. ( You'll see I have added it as a bonus session to the playlist ) Well done! You’ve made it to Week 4, the final stretch! Take a moment to pause and acknowledge how far you’ve come. You’ve shown up with courage, kindness, and consistency and that’s something to be truly proud of. This week, move with intention, not pressure. Finish not because it’s the end, but because you choose to care for yourself. I’m so proud of you. Getting into regular exercise and keeping the habit going takes commitment, hard work and tenacity so let's take a moment to celebrate that.


Looking forward to seeing you all soon,

Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead,

Much love,

Rachel ❤️

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 118

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Hello!

A quick reminder that this will be your session today- Friday!!!

40 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT | Intermediate Pilates Class

Join me for a 40 min intermediate pilates mat class with my challenge for to you commit to doing the entire class, every exercise with me. No stopping, no watching and no resting! We will do 10 repetitions of as many classical pilates exercises as we can in the time we have with a promise of a lovely cool down at the end. Are you ready for the challenge?


Enjoy,
Much love,
Rachel ❤️

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