QB Mat Pilates
QB Mat Pilates refers to any Pilates workouts we do here at Quiet Bodies that are either Classical or Contemporary Pilates Techniques (or both!) You can expect a variety of Levels in this category. You will practice a variety of variations such as The Hundred, Spine Stretch, The Roll-Up and many more of Joe's original 34 Mat Exercises, plus workouts inspired by The Reformer.
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QB Mat Pilates (33 in 34!)
33 Classical Mat Pilates exercises in 34 minutes. Let's do it!
No equipment, and we added the tunes for you.
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QB Mat Pilates (The Why)
Learn the why and the how-to of our most simple Classical Mat Pilates exercises.
No Equipment
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3f3tgEBAukbi9QY2cMf8ZF?si=383e0827e99d4260
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Reformer on the Mat (The Essentials)
These are the first Reformer exercises you would typically learn. Let's try them out on the mat!
Equipment: Squish Ball, hand weights and optional ankle weights.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BCmWEyZpjWDuBEgcQ4XNH?si=74f6ef4b438d4a06
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Not All Who Wander Are Lost)
A real slow flow to put your mind and body at ease, chefs kiss*
Equipment: Squish Ball (or Bolster will work) and light hand weights.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lz1RA1W0JZm7su3NJIRgF?si=1d30771de6244bce
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QB Mat Pilates (With a Contemporary Twist!)
Classical Mat Pilates using an elastic with a few contemporary variations thrown in for fun 🤸♀️
Equipment: Long Resistance Band
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4d388LsqmSwYBD1JZuDqJY?si=b9abb7c9f9ca4f76
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Reformer on the Mat (Upper Body Flow)
A flow that will challenge your upper body inspired by Classical Reformer work. Woo!
Equipment: Light Dumbells (1-5 lbs)
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QB Mat Pilates (Magic Circle)
Ever wonder what the heck to do with your magic circle aside from inner thigh work? Come join me!
Equipment: Magic Circle (or squish ball and hand towel)
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5FhlMsoV6wLbz7lBASz1qy?si=88800006f6ad4b3b
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Back to Basics)
If you're new to QB, this is a great addition to the Beginner series! Otherwise, get back to basics and refine everything you have learnt so far.
Equipment: Light Hand Weights
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44R3sqo68BM07jIX31KVsa?si=c19fdaae06eb4759
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QB Mat Pilates (Make It Feel Good)
In Pilates, we can get so wrapped on what it looks like. Let's focus on how it feels!
Equipment: None
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BCmWEyZpjWDuBEgcQ4XNH?si=8c22eade0d5d4a5a
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QB Mat Pilates (Shoulder Love ❤️)
Floss, untangle and strengthen your shoulders with this Pilates flow. It's a must-do!
Equipment: Medium-Heavy Resistance band.
This workout has music.
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Reformer on the Mat (Classical Reformer!)
Better understand the movements of your Classical Reformer exercises, on the mat! We will do Coordination, Overhead, Backstroke, Teaser and more.
Equipment: Hand Weights (1-3lbs)
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FEb7k7fsaJFSgSBuREPGm?si=03bc21afecb64308
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Shoulder + Hip Reset)
Feeling like your body deserves some love from head to toe? This flow is the one for you! Expect some extra doses of movement for those shoulders and hips too.
Equipment: Squish ball and long resistance band
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6r3U2YW1hwCdBcly07x0al?si=a2ea4b3a175e4d02
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15 Minute Fix - Pilates Essentials
Short on time or need something to tack on to another workout? 15-minutes of Pilates Essentials.
No Equipment!
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QB Mat Pilates (Classical with Light Weights)
While this workout lacks a creative name, we promise it doesn't lack creative Pilates moves! 🤸♀️ In this workout we stick to our Classical Pilates moves but challenge our perception and control with light hand weights.
Equipment: Light hand weights (1-3lbs)
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/pla...
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Quiet Body, Quiet Mind)
A feel-good flow with the squish ball, who can resist? Not me!
Equipment: Squish ball
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5IUaRMD38oSKlUYNnqd9We?si=564b4385c0594462
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QB Mat Pilates (Dynamic Control)
Enjoy the dynamic ebb and flow of this Level 3 Classical Mat Pilates workout.
Equipment: Optional ankle weights
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54sqfgu8HoyTehsm9tA0Sv?si=98f124620cd248cd
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Reformer on the Mat (Where's Wunda?)
All you need to know about this workout is that it is unique and you should definitely give it a go!
Equipment: None
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3f3tgEBAukbi9QY2cMf8ZF?si=a6505644f31e465b
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QB Mat Pilates (Classical with an Elastic)
Add some resistance to your Classical Mat Pilates Flow (with music!)
Equipment: Long Resistance Band (Medium Strength if you have it)
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Reformer on the Mat (Upper Body Precision)
Master the three fundamental elements we use to strengthen and mobilize our upper body at QB. Expect restorative shoulder work, plank variations to minimize wrist tension, and standing upper body work.
Equipment: Yoga Blocks, chair or table to elevate the hands.
Light Hand Weights (1-5lbs)
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QB Mat Pilates (Classical Remix)
The traditional Classical Pilates order but remixed!
Equipment:
Optional Ankle Weights for extra spice.
Two Yoga Blocks or books for extra range.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jkixyCrdWE1yjULkIX70B?si=97aae6df596f4e50
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12 Minute Core (with music!)
12 minutes for your core, but we all know it's actually for your whole body.
No Equipment!
A suggested add on for your upper body:
https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/5-15-minutes/videos/01-10-22-level2
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Hip Release & Reset)
Release and restore your hips, and legs with this Restorative Mat Pilates workout.
Equipment: Yoga Strap/Belt/Elastic
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/494UApmRoghWx3kOrYsHIO?si=8d06efe2bab44476
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Reformer on the Mat (Previously Live March 21, 2022)
Bonus workout! Thank you, QB Community, for all your helpful feedback. You're the best!
Equipment: Hand Towel
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wXliWVmabGhhVI2DtuwOz?si=8eb58cd894ad4635
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QB Mat Pilates (Master your Core Work)
Master your form! A tutorial-style workout to improve your form in core work, think Half Roll Back, The Ab Series and Roll-Ups.
Equipment: Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs) and a pillow.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yspP5iOjTZEAvoGAkbvg7?si=39a351f2b8dc4947
