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Below you will find my YouTube playlists organised into what (I hope!) are logical steps for you to follow.

If you are brand new to Pilates the best place to start is my Pilates Foundation Course. This playlist of 7 sessions is a no pressure introduction to the exercise method. You’ll learn technique, standing and mat work exercises, and then slowly and steadily build your practice in preparation for the next steps.

If on the other hand you are already practicing Pilates and want to expand your range why not hop straight into this years 30 day Challenge Programme. Or, if you’ve got a lot of Pilates experience and want to test yourself, then choose between Mixed Ability or the more athletic Intermediate Course.

If you simply want a workout that will fit in with the time you have available then you can choose between the 10- 20 minute playlist and the 25-40 minute playlist.

Alternatively, you may be looking for Pilates classes to help you for a specific reason - you want Senior focused training, you need rehabilitation exercise for an injury, or Pilates sessions to help you manage an ongoing medical condition. These are under Specialist Courses.

Why not supplement your practice by joining a weekly one hour Video Group Class either Live or OnDemand where you get to work out with me and a small group of like-minded Pilates people. Or if you’re looking for personal coaching a One to One Session - you get me all to yourself and can use this to boost your progression, get advice on your particular needs and a training plan to help you move forward.

This is all about YOU, so if you can't find what you are looking for here, please do send me a message and I will point you in the right direction.

Thank you, Rachel x

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BEGINNERS PLAYLISTS

Welcome to the World of Pilates

Following these Playlists in order will be a perfect introduction to Pilates if you have little or no experience. This is also a great place to come back to if you feel you have moved too quickly and need to reset, or indeed there has been a long period with no practice at all.

Beginners Foundation Course

Playlist

Days 1 - 7

New to Pilates? Then whatever your fitness experience this is the place to start your Pilates Journey. I have curated the 7 most effective Beginner Pilates Workouts from my YouTube library to give you the best possible start to your new Pilates lifestyle.

Be sure to do all the sessions in order to gain the maximum benefit. You will be learning correct placement of the body, the breathing technique and the traditional exercises. This is the time to be patient and allow yourself the opportunity to learn and grow.

Once you have completed the sessions you'll be able to choose with confidence what you feel is the next step for you. If you are over 65 and/ or have a medical condition please refer to either my Seniors Playlist or my Pilates for Medical Conditions and Injuries as this playlist may not be what you need to start your journey. Rest assure there is a starting point for everyone so if in any doubt do pop me a message

Beginner's Playlist Collection

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Multiple Days

Here you will find workouts and tutorials to get you started on your Pilates Journey.

Remember there is no need to rush and it is fine to do these workouts as many times as you wish.

What matters most is you enjoy the sessions, you come away feeling you've learnt something about your body and you feel great. It is the consistency that will grow your fitness, strength and wellbeing so try and practice at least three times a week for three months to really set those foundations for long term strength, mobility and flexibility.

CHALLENGES

This is a great next step after the introductory course and the beginner's playlists. Starting a Challenge will allow you to focus on a new goal and encourage you to make your Pilates practice a regular habit and part of your day/ week.

The 10 Day Challenge

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10 Days

Ready for your first challenge?

This is a specially curated playlist to get you moving and feeling good as well as increasing your flexibility and building your strength and offering you some new options of workout style.

I hope you enjoy the mix. You can pick and choose the order according to what you feel like doing, or simply do them in sequence. And repeat them as many times as you like.

The 30 Day Challenge

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30 Days

Are you ready to dig a little deeper and fully focus your mind and body? Challenge yourself to a daily pilates routine for the next 30 days and transform your body AND mind.

Get fit, tone your muscles, feel energized and improve your mental, emotional and physical health. This playlist will focus on all 3 because if you feel good in your mind, your physical and emotional wellbeing will become so much easier.

This playlist includes a mix of curated workouts as well as my 2 LIVESTREAMS from each week. Just focus on one workout at a time and don't worry about the bigger picture or what may be ahead. Stay in the present and it will all work itself out.

YouTube Classes

A huge range of classes for free

Live Group Classes

Online or On Demand when you wish

One on One

Online One on One Mat or Reformer Classes

MOVING ON IN YOUR PRACTICE

Having taken on the challenges, you’re now ready to mix it up. I recommend working your way through the Mixed Ability playlist which moves between experienced beginner and intermediate pilates. Ideal if you like to vary your workout level. If you are injury free and confident in your movement then why not take on the Intermediate playlist. Ideal for experienced Pilates practitioners who want to work hard, enjoy athletic challenges and are looking for that deeper level of intensity in their movement practice.

Mixed Ability Playlist

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Are you an inbetweener?!

You may be an experienced beginner, happy to work a little harder but not at the more athletic intermediate stage. In that case, this is the perfect place for you.

Here you will find a whole variety of workouts of different levels that will sometimes challenge you, sometimes allow you the time to delve deeper into your practice and most of all show you the wonderful world of pilates and wellbeing. I hope you enjoy them doing them as much as I enjoyed making them for you.

Intermediate Playlist

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Want something a little more challenging? Are you confident in your technique?

Then these workouts will push you further and are designed for those with at least a year of pilates experience.

They are a mix of traditional pilates matwork at a more athletic level, endurance based pilates, strength training, inversions and challenging spinal and core stability work. They are not related to age but simply to your own strength, ability and pilates experience.

CLASSES BY TIME

These are ideal when you need a workout to fit in with the time you have available. They contain all levels, with and without small equipment, and are ideal if you like lots of variety but within a set time frame so you can workout stress free knowing they will fit into your schedule.

10 - 20 Minute Workouts

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This is a collection of short workouts ranging from 10-20 minutes for when you want to get an effective workout in a condensed amount of time.

A great way to get some movement practice in everyday and ideal if you're fit and able and just want to do a quick workout.

There's lots of variety in these sessions so a great playlist for those who like to mix things up.

Please note they also include some sessions that were taught live and include the live chat after class so they may look longer but rest assured the exercise portion of the workout is always 20 minutes or under. If you have the time you can always leave the session running to listen to the chat!

25 - 40 Minute Workouts

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This varied collection of workouts is for those days when your lifestyle allows you more time to take care of yourself and you have the mental capacity to really focus on spending quality time working on your wellbeing.

I recommend you incorporate at least two of these longer sessions in your weekly routine.

Please note the playlist also includes some of my livestream sessions where I jump on the chat after class so they may look longer but rest assured the exercise portion of the workout is always 25-40 minutes. If you have the time you can always leave the session running to listen to the chat!

SPECIALIST SESSIONS

These are just a few of the more specialist playlists I offer. Ideal if you have a particular preference or need with your movement practice. From targeted classes for active ageing, rehabilitation sessions for injuries, postural correction or workouts to help you manage an ongoing medical condition. Do check the channel for the full selection.

Test Your Pilates Personality

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7 Day Pilates Playlist for Seniors

What's Your Pilates Personality?

Find out what your body needs and how best to enjoy your Pilates practice with this 7 day self-assessment playlist.

When you have completed all 7 of the sessions you will have a clear idea of what the best way to exercise is for you, what your body actually needs and how best to fulfil that need through your regular Pilates practice.

In this Playlist I have created a mix of sessions and gentle challenges to help you understand what your level of Pilates fitness is and what you may need help with. It's a self assessment tool to test your balance, lower and upper body strength, coordination, core strength, mobility and flexibility.

You can take this as a 7 day Challenge or make it your weekly schedule to help you get the best out of your fitness and wellbeing.

These sessions will keep you strong, improve your balance, muscle tone, mobility, flexibility, co-ordination and help manage those little niggles that come with reaching this wonderful phase of your life. Enjoy all that your amazing body can do because you deserve it.

Seniors and Gentle Beginners

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Seniors

These Pilates sessions are designed for older active clients, people with joint or mobility issues and those who would simply like a slower pace and a less pressured session.

Easy, yet effective and beneficial movement.

Take your time, enjoy the movement and do what feels good. Pilates is as much about the mind as well as the body so allow yourself the time to explore and enjoy the movements.

This playlist also contains sessions for common issues relating to the ageing process.

Standing Workouts Only

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This playlist is all standing workouts that range from Pilates, functional movement, stretches and flexibility work to ballet inspired barre classes created from my many years training as a dancer.

They are excellent for strengthening the legs, glutes, back and core and perfect if you prefer to do all your workouts standing.

I would, however recommend combining these sessions with mat routines as the mix of the two is an ideal way to maintain all round fitness, strength, mobility and flexibility.

Pilates for Injuries & Medical Conditions

Playlist

Here you will find videos that I have made to help manage either an ongoing medical condition or an acute injury.

Some of the examples of sessions I have are for Painful knees, Pelvic Floor Health, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Hip Pain and Hip Replacement, Shoulder Injuries and so on.

The list is growing so if you don't see what you want here do let me know in the comments as I have an ongoing list of requests I work from when I'm making new videos.

Exercise is so good for your body and no matter what your condition or injury there is always a way for you to move in order to feel better in mind and body.

"You are brilliant Rachel in helping change lives for the better. Followed you since Covid and love your variety of workouts." - Pauline