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 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
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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
