Level 2
Level 2 workouts will start to challenge your mind-body connection more.
What does that even mean? Well, Pilates is a qualitative practice as opposed to a quantitative practice. In other words, it's not only about what you can do, for how long, and how much. It's more about HOW you do it.
For instance: laying on your back and lifting your legs off the ground is one thing, but the challenge in Pilates is doing so while keeping the rest of your body still.
In Level 2, you will be challenged with performing a few tasks at once, and you will also be physically challenged with more dynamic movements and a fluid tempo. Enjoy the flow state!
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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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QB Strength (Full Body Flow)
Glutes, shoulders and core, oh my! Slide around your living room with this full-body flow.
Equipment: One weight (5-15lbs, mine is 8lbs) and a glider, towel or sock.
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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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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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QB Strength (Full Body with an Elastic)
Boy! Challenge yourself from head to toe in less than 30 mins.
We added the music!
Equipment: Long Resistance Band (you could play with free weights too!)
Suggested Cool Down:
https://quietbodiespilates.vhx.tv/restorative-mat-pilates/videos/01-17-22-level1
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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 Strength (Strong & Flexible)
A sequence that will surely work your whole body, with a side of hip mobility to finish it off!
Equipment: 8-12 pound dumbbell or Power Ring.
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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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Quick Shoulder Fix (Power Ring/Dumbbell/Kettlebell)
A mini Strength sequence you can tack on to your practice to give your shoulders some love. Or, repeat it 3x for a full workout experience.
Equipment: A weight of 5 or more lbs
Let us know in the comments what you have at home for weights!
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QB Open Form (Wild Flower)
Get grooving in your living room with this upbeat workout set to an upbeat playlist 🤸♀️
Equipment: Long Resistance Band (We recommend a Medium to Heavy Resistance)
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QB Strength (Glutes + Balance)
Okay, pals, this flow is sure to strengthen those glutes and improve your balance. Go get it!
Equipment: A pair of Dumbbells. Mine are 5lbs but you could go heavier if you wish! There is an overhead press, so keep that in mind when making your selection.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playli...
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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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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 Open Form (Move)
So many moves in a little amount of time, no equipment, let's go! This playlist is a gem too.
Equipment: None
Tunes: We play it for you, so get set up, grab a towel and let's move!
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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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QB Strength (Pilates + Weights!)
Meet our new class-style QB STRENGTH! Classical Pilates to warm-up followed by strength work. Oh ya.
This class is set to music.
Equipment: One medium-light dumb-bell (5-12 lbs) or Bala Power Ring and a heavy dumbbell/kettlebell (17-35 lbs)
When choosing weights it's very personal, and the we...
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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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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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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
