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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Restorative Mat Pilates (Side Bending and Glute Work)
This workout is perfect if you want a little spice and to work out the kinks! This workout is Pre-Natal friendly if you have a little babe on the way.
Equipment: None! But there is kneeling work, so be prepared with a thick mat or something to cushion the knees if necessary.
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QB Pilates (Core and Shoulder Endurance 🌶)
Simple and effective sequencing that layers challenges with emphasis on core and shoulder work. Yes!
Equipment: Something to sit on to elevate your hips (two yoga blocks, big books, meditation cushion) and a long resistance band (hand weight will work too!)
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Posture and Rotation)
This workout focuses on gentle exercises to improve your posture, some glute work and lots of twists. This workout is Pre-Natal friendly if you have a babe on the way!
Equipment: Light Hand Weights (1-5lbs, I used 3lbs here) and an optional pair of yoga blocks for stretching.
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QB Pilates (Find Clarity and Go Deep)
Deepen your "Pilates Scoop" to improve your Teaser, Roll Ups and, everything else!
No Equipment my friends :)
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QB Mat Pilates (Quick Full Body Flow)
Get a full-body workout with this three-part routine that targets your core, glutes, and shoulders.
Equipment: 2-5 lb weights or a resistance band. You can add spice by wearing ankle weights, too.
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QB Mat Pilates (Feel Longer)
Get a post Pilates glow with an extra skip to your step after this Classical Level 3 workout.
Equipment: None, but if you wish, you can have a foam roller, bolster or squish ball to elevate hips in The Roll-Overs.
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QB Mat Pilates (Reformer on the Mat)
A Reformer-inspired workout on the mat to get you connected deeply to your core and upper body. This workout is Pre-Natal friendly if you have a babe on the way!
Equipment: Dumbbells
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Untangle and Connect)
Feeling a little wound up? This workout will untangle your kinks and leave you grounded and strong.
Equipment: Squish Ball (a Foam Roller, Bolster or rolled Yoga Mat will also work.)
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QB Mat Pilates (Upper Body Blast)
It doesn't take much more than a resistance band to challenge those shoulders. Chefs kiss*
Equipment: Long Resistance Band
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Twist, Reach and Bend)
Mobilize your spine in all directions with extra love for your side body.
Equipment: None!
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QB Mat Pilates (Reformer on the Mat)
A spicy full-body combo with an extra dose of shoulder ❤️
Equipment: Light Dumbells (1-5lbs)
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QB Mat Pilates (Abandon Judgement, Heighten Curiosity)
This workout emphasizes "the feel" instead of worrying about what we think it "should" be like.
No Equipment! Unless you want to elevate your hips for Roll Overs and High Scissors/Bicycles.
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QB Mat Pilates (Never Assume You Can't)
A Classical Pilates workout that is excellent for Beginners looking to progress to Level 2 workouts.
No Equipment!
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QB Mat Pilates (Pilates Feels So Good!)
Pilates, there's just nothing else like it. Enjoy this mostly Classical Mat Pilates flow.
Equipment: Squish Ball
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QB Mat Pilates (Upper Body ❤️)
Strengthen your upper body and posture with these exercises inspired by the Reformer and Cadillac.
Equipment: Yoga Blocks or something to elevate your hips and heels and a long resistance band.
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Get Lost)
Get lost in this workout that takes you on a winding journey of twists and bends. Chefs kiss*
Equipment: Squish Ball
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QB Mat Pilates (Push-Up Challenge!)
Is it better to do zero push-ups, ten push-ups in a row or 22 push-ups with 22 breaks!?
No Equipment!
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QB Mat Pilates (Feeling Strong)
A resistance band can pack a punch, and this full-body Mat Pilates workout proves it!
Equipment: Long Resistance Band
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QB Mat Pilates (Classical Pilates 🥪 )
Classical Pilates sandwiched between two mobility flows to get your body feeling good. A must-do!
Equipment: None, but something to elevate your feet or hands is an excellent addition (think Yoga Blocks or Foam Roller.)
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Full Body Beginner Blast)
Work and restore your body from head to toe with this full-body beginner flow.
Equipment: Squish ball (but honestly, I forgot about it a quarter of the way through!)
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QB Mat Pilates (Holy Core!)
Classical Pilates, with an extra emphasis on HOW. Beginners, please give this workout a try, too! Just opt for light weights to start.
Equipment: You will need one (8-10lbs) or two weights (Zero to 3lbs). One weight is more stable if you're going heavier. We will use these for straight-arm over...
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QB Mat Pilates (Shoulder to Hip Connection)
Focus on your shoulder mobility which will improve your hip mobility and vice versa!
Equipment: Light Dumbbells (1-6lbs) and a foam roller (you can also use the floor, yoga blocks, a squish ball, or two weighted squish balls. Get creative with what you have!)
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QB Mat Pilates (Ooie Gooey and Strong)
Swan, Swimming, Split Squat, Tippy Birds and more! Your hips and back are getting all the love.
No Props!
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QB Mat Pilates (Intensity Without Complexity)
This spicy QB workout emphasizes building strength and endurance in your Pilates practice.
Equipment: Looped Resistance Band and Hand Weights (1-8lbs)
