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 (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
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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.
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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
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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
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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...
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
