"How To" Workouts & Tutorials
Find answers to all the Pilates questions you have and didn't know you have. This is a section of workouts that will teach you how to improve your form and possibly modify exercises to suit your needs and your level. If there is a particular topic you'd like us to cover, let us know! You can email us [email protected], or send us a DM on Instagram @quiet_bodies
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*New* QB Mat Pilates (Master your Roll Overs!)
Master your Roll Overs in this Level 3 Classical Mat Pilates Workout. We'll explore which Level 2 Pilates exercises support our advanced movements, helping you improve the skills needed to master those Roll Overs in every class.
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*New* QB Mat Pilates (Try Pilates the QB Way!)
The lovliest mixture of Classical and Contemporary Pilates - feel good and feel strong. No equipment needed!
First time moving with us? Here are some ways you can continue:
• Online anytime with over 250 pre-recorded Pilates, strength, mobility and cardio workouts [14-day free trial ]
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QB Mat Pilates (Beginner Friendly Classical Mat Pilates Flow)
Master the basics and refine your technique, whether a beginner or expert this flow is gold.
No equipment!
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QB Strength + Mobility (Shoulders + Squat Variations)
Give your shoulders some love and care. Jon will guide you through some shoulder mechanics to help you better understand your own mobility and learn how to improve it. This will all be followed by a nice lower body flow to wrap things up.
Equipment: A hand towel, a weight (5-10lbs) and something...
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QB Mat Pilates (Details and New Pathways)
Is there potential to dig deeper into your movement and make the most out of your time?
No Equipment
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QB Mat Pilates (Master YOUR Teaser)
A Classical Pilates workout focused on improving your technique so you can do your BEST Teaser today
Equipment: None!
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Roll With Us (An Intro to Our Class Styles)
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QB Mat Pilates (Never Assume You Can't)
A Classical Pilates workout that is excellent for Beginners looking to progress to Level 2 workouts.
No Equipment!
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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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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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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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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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Restorative Mat Pilates (Back to Basics)
If you're new to QB, this is a great addition to the Beginner series! Otherwise, get back to basics and refine everything you have learnt so far.
Equipment: Light Hand Weights
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44R3sqo68BM07jIX31KVsa?si=c19fdaae06eb4759
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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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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 (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 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
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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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Pre-Run/Hike Warm Up and Activation
A 15-minute warm-up for you to do before your favourite outdoor activity. I have the runner/hiker/jogger in mind, but I think no matter what, you'll love this flow. Might I suggest pairing it with "Shoulder Love"?
https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/5-15-minutes/videos/04-02-21-qb-express
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Classical Pilates Tutorials
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A comprehensive guide to all 34 Classical Mat Pilates Exercises as seen in Joe Pilates' book "Return to Life Through Contrology" published in 1945. Each tutorial is a deep dive offering you clear explanations, common problems and alternative variations to prepare you for the more technical exerci...