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 (Ooie Gooey and Strong)
Swan, Swimming, Split Squat, Tippy Birds and more! Your hips and back are getting all the love.
No Props!
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QB Mat Pilates (Intensity Without Complexity)
This spicy QB workout emphasizes building strength and endurance in your Pilates practice.
Equipment: Looped Resistance Band and Hand Weights (1-8lbs)
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QB Strength (Feel It All!)
We tried to make this about your shoulders + core but accidentally made it full-body? 🤸♀️
Expect overhead work, and the heaviness of your weights will change how this feels, so experiment or use what you've got!
Equipment: One Heavier Dumbell/Power Ring (8-20 lbs), one light pair of dumbbell...
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QB Mat Pilates (Stand Tall)
This workout will leave you feeling taller, better aligned and connected. Expect Classical Pilates mixed in with Ballet Barre moves for extra heat for those legs. Woo!
We added the tunes for you.
Equipment: Squish Ball
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QB Mat Pilates (Creative Flow)
Flow seamlessly from one move to the next and end with some ballet-inspired side-lying work.
No Equipment, and we added the music for you!
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QB Open Form (Big Burn!)
This challenging QB Open Form will leave you sweaty and a little like a badass. Take the HIIT intervals at your own pace with options for low impact.
Listen to the tunes and have fun!
Equipment: Light Dumbbells
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Reformer on the Mat (with a special guest!)
Join Jon and me for this full-body Reformer on the Mat.
Equipment: A pair of Yoga Blocks, or two thick books and a light pair of dumbbells.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2khzNsL8yjZlWNPQulf1Yf?si=56b2f8d5405b4333
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QB Strength (Classical Pilates x Strength)
Can't decide? Classical Pilates for the first half to get you warmed up, limber and connected to your body before you tackle a full-body Strength circuit. Yes, please!
Equipment: Looped resistance Band and one medium weight (5-12 lbs)
We added the music for you.
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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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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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QB Strength (Standing Core)
This is an incredible workout for your core, except you stand the whole time!
We added music to this one!
Equipment: A dumbbell or Power Ring (8-12 lbs)
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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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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
