QB Mat Pilates

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
  • QB Mat Pilates (Classical Fusion w/ a Ball)

    I intended to make this a Classical workout, but I also threw in some juicy contemporary variations.

    We added the music!

    Equipment: Squish ball, bolster or foam roller.

  • Restorative Mat Pilates (Articulate Body)

    Spine Love ❤️ When you understand something better, you are more successful in your endeavours.

    Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iBfo6Hv7ggKvOth1q3ZSV?si=a4ed4b0a85084a4f

  • Reformer on the Mat (Go Deeper)

    Use a pair of yoga blocks to elevate your hands, hips and heels to allow for deeper positions.

    Equipment: Pair of Yoga Blocks (if they aren't rounded, have a squish ball/foam roller/bolster handy too)

    Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zJYhM38F3g7Bvl6sgxCzi?si=3277ec66006e4605

  • QB Mat Pilates (First Steps to Level 3)

    Want to level up your practice? Start here!

    Equipment: Foam Roller, Bolster, Yoga Block, Rolled Up Yoga Mat, Squish Ball, Bosu...get creative with what you have.

    Don't forget to catch the tutorial for this workout here: https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/videos/09-01-22-l3tutorial

    Tunes: http...

  • How to prepare for Level 3 Workouts

    When are we ready for Level 3? And how can we prepare for these workouts? Learn all about it!

    Equipment: Bolster, rolled up Yoga Mat, Yoga Block, ball, foam roller.

  • 20 Minute Lower Body Fix

    This lower body-focused workout can be done alone or with another short workout.

    Equipment: Optional Ankle Weights

    Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6BCmWEyZpjWDuBEgcQ4XNH?si=de7975b90b8f42cd

  • QB Mat Pilates (Mildly Acrobatic Things)

    Why do we "Roll Like a Ball?" Because it's fun 🤸‍♀️ This workout is a must-do!

    Equipment: Hand Towel

    Tunes:

    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jcFGI0FL1uxl6x63B7O9f?si=6c9fe16672874214
    Tunes:

  • Kala's Go-To 10 Minute Arm Series

    Add this quick upper body series to a run, workout, walk or anything else your heart desires!

    Equipment: Hand Weights (I am using 3lbs but you could go heavier or lighter)

    Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/494UApmRoghWx3kOrYsHIO?si=86bd713d8a2c4ef4

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 15 Minute Fix - Pilates Essentials

    Short on time or need something to tack on to another workout? 15-minutes of Pilates Essentials.

    No Equipment!

    If you like these tunes please visit our pals over at Inner Ocean Records, you can stream them on Spotify for so many chill, lo-fi, jazz, hip hop and ambient beats. (Calgary based re...

  • 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...

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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)