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 (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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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!
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...
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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
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QB Mat Pilates (Contrology with a Ball)
A Classical Pilates workout using Kala's favourite contemporary prop, the ball!
Equipment:
7-10inch Squish Ball (or foam roller, bolster, rolled-up yoga mat)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nIs4A5wiXIYdGdQvjNTKk?si=e07b5b504db643a1
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QB Mat Pilates (Contrology Basics!)
Learn the fundamentals of the original 34 Classical Mat Pilates in this Contrology Basics workout.
Expect to learn how to challenge your core using your legs and arms at once, how to Roll Up and how to Roll Like a Ball.
Equipment: Optional wall or chair to hold for balance at the start
Tunes...
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QB Mat Pilates (Lower Body Precision)
This workout will strengthen your lower body and improve your technique and form. Think of it as a "working" tutorial.
Stay tuned because we will be filming and uploading more workouts like this to help you master your Pilates practice. These workouts will show you little tips and tricks to ens...
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QB Mat Pilates (March Matness 2022!)
Happy March Matness QB Community! Let's do it Joe's way and celebrate his work all month long.
This workout will include all of the shoulder stands you see in the Classical Pilates repertoire, but if you're not there yet don't fret. This month is all about learning and taking the time to build ...
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QB Mat Pilates (Pure Classical Flow)
Enjoy an Intermediate Classical Pilates flow with Kala and Tig.
No Equipment.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2F5fVBF4wEhplBLRgDUZF5?si=ab745ae9bab64f60