Two women doing Pilates Roll up in Pilates studio with Lisa Harvey

Pilates for Better Mobility

Whether you're feeling stiff after sitting, noticing your body doesn't move as easily as it once did, or simply wanting to improve your flexibility, these workouts are here to help.

Increase joint mobility, reduce muscle stiffness, and build the strength to help you bend, reach, and twist — so you can move comfortably through your day.

How Pilates Helps Improve Mobility:

INCREASE RANGE OF MOTION
Restore movement in stiff hips, spine & shoulders

SUPPORT JOINT HEALTH
Build strength to protect & stabilize your joints

REDUCE STIFFNESS
Ease tension in tight muscles

MOVE MORE FREELY
Reach, bend & turn more comfortably

Choose Your Workout.

Browse by length—from Quick Relief under 5 minutes to Full-Length Pilates classes.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Start with Quick Relief when pain flares up. Add an Express or Full-Length workout to your week for lasting results

Quick Relief

— Under 5 Minutes —

Great before or after a workout - or anytime you need quick relief. Gentle, targeted movements to ease pain, release tension, and help you feel better in five minutes or less.

1 minute Stretch to relieve psoas tension and back pain with a foam roller with Lisa Harvey

Stretch for Back & Hip Pain

3 min ● All Levels ● Foam Roller

4 minute shoulder stretch to relieve neck and upper back stiffness with Lisa Harvey

Stretch for neck & Shoulder Tension

4 min ● All Levels

5 minute seated stretch routine for stiff, shoulders, neck and back with Lisa Harvey

Seated Stretches for Back Stiffness

5 min ● All Levels ● Chair

5 minute routine to relive foot pain and improve balance with Lisa Harvey

Massage for stiff, Achey feet

5 min ● All Levels ● Franklin Balls

Express Workouts

— 10-15 Minutes —

Short sessions to reduce stiffness, improve mobility and build strength - perfect for travel or squeezing into the start or end of a long day.

10 minute stretch to relieve neck & shoulder pain with Lisa Harvey

Stretches for Neck & Upper Back Pain

10 min ● All Levels ● Foam Roller

15 minute morning stretch routine for back and hip mobility with Lisa Harvey

Morning Stretches for Back & Hip Stiffness

15 min ● All Levels

Full-Length Workouts

— 20+ Minutes —

Full-body Pilates workouts that build strength, improve mobility, and support joint health.

20 minute Pilates mat class with a foam roller with Lisa Harvey

Pilates for Back & Hip Stiffness

20 min ● Intermediate ● Foam Roller

45 minute Pilates mat class with a foam roller with Lisa Harvey

Pilates for spine health


45 min ● Beginner ● Foam Roller

45 minute Pilates Osteoporosis-safe mat class with Lisa Harvey

Pilates for Osteoporosis

45 min ● Beginner

45 minute Pilates mat class with a resistance band with Lisa Harvey

Pilates for Upper Body Strength

45 min ● Intermediate ● Resistance Band

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