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 (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)
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Mobility and Grace)
If your shoulders, back and hips feel stiff, this flow is the remedy your body needs.
Equipment: Light Hand Weights and Yoga Blocks (both optional)
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QB Mat Pilates (Stand Tall)
This workout will leave you feeling taller, better aligned and connected. Expect Classical Pilates mixed in with Ballet Barre moves for extra heat for those legs. Woo!
We added the tunes for you.
Equipment: Squish Ball
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QB Mat Pilates (Flow through Contrology)
Fluidly transitioning from one move to the next is the ultimate next level in Pilates. Let's do it!
No equipment unless you need support in your Roll Overs. We added the tunes for you!
Contemporary Flow I mentioned: https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/videos/01-30-23-level2
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QB Mat Pilates (Creative Flow)
Flow seamlessly from one move to the next and end with some ballet-inspired side-lying work.
No Equipment, and we added the music for you!
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Reformer on the Mat (with a special guest!)
Join Jon and me for this full-body Reformer on the Mat.
Equipment: A pair of Yoga Blocks, or two thick books and a light pair of dumbbells.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2khzNsL8yjZlWNPQulf1Yf?si=56b2f8d5405b4333
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QB Mat Pilates (Level 3 with a Ball!)
We will use the ball as a supportive tool to dig into the challenging level 3 variations.
Equipment: Squish Ball
We added the music!
I recommend this Level 3 Tutorial if you want more support:
https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/videos/09-01-22-level3
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QB Mat Pilates (Part 1: Classical Core)
Another two-part workout! 15 mins of Classical Pilates Core Exercises to limber you up.
No Equipment
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RJYhDlGg8ciXZoybP7LWz?si=523f556091464cf6
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QB Mat Pilates (Part 2: Contemporary Pilates Glutes etc.)
Lower Body ❤️ Clam Shell, Donkey Kick, Lateral Walk, Split Squat, Bridge, the whole gang is here! Do this workout as a stand-alone or tack it on to Part 1 for a full-body experience.
Equipment: Looped Resistance Band.
If you don't have one, no worries. You can tie a long one or go with no pr...
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Full Body)
This full-body flow alternates between active exercises and restorative/stretching sets. Enjoy!
We added the music!
Props: Yoga Blocks or a pair of something to elevate your hands (like two big books)
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QB Mat Pilates (Pure Classical)
For my Pilates purists out there!
We added the music too.
Equipment: Optional Ankle Weights
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QB Mat Pilates (Pilates Equipment Inspired)
Mix up your practice with this Pilates equipment-inspired workout. New shapes, new feelings!
Equipment: Long resistance band, but light weights will work too!
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uA088uQndbkxAUCqwfTuh?si=e9a7d0fc477c41af
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Restorative Mat Pilates (Work, Stretch, Breathe, Repeat)
Flow in and out of active movements into active stretches. This is so rejuvenating and a must-do!
Equipment: Squish Ball and Elastic
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6aQX0iknxL0lOosQU8umwF?si=c8073f1619bf4e60
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Glutes and Core (12-Minutes)
A quick but spicy sequence for your glutes and core, oh yeah.
No Equipment.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5FhlMsoV6wLbz7lBASz1qy?si=f44a71a18e464293
