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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Restorative Mat Pilates (Full Body Flow)
A restorative (yet challenging) freestyle flow with an ab series thrown in for good measure. You are going to work your whole body in this workout, with an emphasis on legs, I was sore the next day!
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uA088uQndbk...
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Reformer on the Mat (Full Body Flow)
A well-rounded full-body Mat Pilates workout following a sequence inspired by the Reformer. Expect to start stanind and get some good leg work in before we hop on the floor to give our backs and core some love.
Equipment:
Squish ball or foam roller.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1...
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QB Mat Pilates (Pure Classical)
Pilates lovers! Enjoy this pure classical Mat Pilates class following the level 2 order. This class was previously live on October 18th, 2021
Equipment: None!
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jriQRy5A5DKAeu7sM5t0H?si=22a801e8071a4748
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QB Open Form (Previously Live October 16, 2021)
What a fun and sweaty workout. Expect a barre style warm-up, followed by a plank series, into a round of HIIT (push-ups, squat jumps, jacks etc) followed by some Pilates to cool down.
No Equipment but feel free to wear sneakers if you prefer the extra cushion.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.co...
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Authentic Mat Pilates (Lower Body Fusion)
A lower-body-focused class that won't neglect the rest of your body either. Think Side Kicks, Clams, Quadruped and Shoulder Bridge. Woo!
Equipment:
Optional Ankle Weights for extra fire.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PPVqjNfwCElYJnW0fUwsW?si=b732d1de9fae484a
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Ten Minute Flow (Core and hips)
You can get a lot done in 10 minutes, and this workout is just the ticket for your core and hips. Expect an ab series, some back extension and exercises that will stretch and strengthen your hips.
Equipment:
Squish Ball or Foam Roller
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zh0u3a2zYTUx8OV...
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Reformer on the Mat (previously live Oct 6, 2021)
Another three-part workout - 10 minutes legs, 10 minutes core and 10 minutes upper body.
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uA088uQndbkxAUCqwfTuh?si=dc5bd1733f1340f9
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Reformer on the Mat (Do it all)
Cover all your bases with this three-part Pilates workout. Ten minutes upper body, ten minutes Pilates core, ten minutes legs with some juicy stretches weaved throughout—perfection in just over 30 minutes.
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6sGMPPc93UvArT...
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QB Mat Pilates (previously live Sept 16)
Feel-good classical Pilates exercises using a squish ball with standing leg work to finish.
Equipment:
Squish ball or foam roller.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PPVqjNfwCElYJnW0fUwsW?si=a1244b8ef9a94fd6
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QB Mat Pilates (previously live Sept 11)
A fusion of contemporary and classical Pilates variations using light hand weights. This class was previously live on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
You can expect a large dose of core work with some "barre" inspired glutes.
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify...
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Reformer on the Mat (I get knocked down, I get up again)
A flowing equipment-less Reformer on the Mat. We stand to start, spiral down and get back up again.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1LQbBZn2L66P7A7Q7Ct0LA?si=e18ad33dbefc45d6
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QB Mat Pilates (Teaser time!)
Let's work on that Teaser, and I'll show you my go-to hack when I was new in Pilates land. Plus, a little lunge sequence is thrown in at the end for good measure :)
Equipment:
A hand towel
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lo303YmMOGhpGVqWzh5ZW?si=4c597b34b4254ed6
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QB Open Form (HIIT x Pilates)
Well, this is super fun. Warm-up with Pilates, 15 mins of HIIT and then a cool down with Pilates. Low impact/apartment-friendly options will be given too.
Equipment:
Some folks like to wear sneakers for the HIIT.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62ZTZ1hl1ThsgAlwpXm30W?si=0196ac2bcce...
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QB Mat Pilates (Make an old thing new!)
Hey! Time for my favourite game: Freestyling variations on the spot with Joe's iconic exercises. This is something I love to do. As a student (and my short-lived career as a Teacher Trainer), I was required to know the Classical Pilates "order" off by heart. It is now part of my DNA.
However, a...
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Reformer on the Mat (We love arms!)
A quick upper body workout using light hand weights. These are awesome exercises to do after any of your mat Pilates workouts if you crave a little more upper body, but of course, if you're in a pinch for time this workout is great by itself!
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights (2-3lbs)
Tunes:
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QB Mat Pilates (Connect): Part 1
Oh my, if you like working your shoulders, this is the one for you! Part 1 of the workout loosely follows the classical mat Pilates order.
Equipment:
Long Resistance Band (I recommend medium strength)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ewXqS9MWwdh3r0GSgL0p7?si=2a0fcec75d4e4977
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QB Mat Pilates (Connect): Part 2
Oh my, if you like working your shoulders, this is the one for you! Part 2 of the workout includes more leg work, planks, extension, a really challenging "dead stop" push up and more!
Equipment:
Long Resistance Band (I recommend medium strength)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1e...
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QB Mat Pilates (Back Care)
A classical mat flow with an extra dose of back extension. This workout is, of course, generally great but an awesome choice if you have been sitting at the computer, gardening, or doing a long-distance sport in flexion (think cycling, backpacking or paddling). Ah, sweet relief for your back!
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Reformer on the Mat (with my fave prop!)
A Level 2.5 Reformer on the Mat including one optional Roll Over and my fave prop, the hand towel!
Tip: You can omit the Roll Over if you're not feeling it today, and in place do a Shoulder Bridge.
Equipment:
Hand Towel/Dish Towel
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62ZTZ1hl1ThsgAlwpX...
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QB Mat Pilates (Ride the Heatwave)
Is this workout equally delicious as it is sweaty or is it just me? (or the heatwave) Expect to move your spine and challenge your strength using the ball in this workout.
Equipment:
Mini Squish Ball
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lo303YmMOGhpGVqWzh5ZW?si=f2aa3aaa880c41c9
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QB Mat Pilates (Pure Classical)
A pure classical Level 2 workout. Enjoy!
No equipment, unless you need something to sit on, or help you with the Roll-Ups.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ESAmCDB9YtcNrUeQ0rSHL?si=ceef635a9c8b49a9
Turn your crossfade on:
https://support.spotify.com/us/article/crossfade-feature/
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QB Mat Pilates (Happy Birthday QB!)
Previously Live June 18, 2021. A fusion style Mat Pilates class, expect lots of twists and turns with that spine as we celebrate two years of Quiet Bodies.
No equipment is needed for this class.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ffXZE3Fr5O3ygEK8DC5ey?si=1619cc48e97a4e3a
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Reformer on the Mat (All of the things!)
A Reformer on the Mat focusing on all of the moves, classical, contemporary and fusion! Expect to squat, lunge, stretch, twist, plank, sidekick with a healthy side of classical Pilates exercises.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/78bQGm13HsUX0FiwyFNK6z?si=6290537624ae49dd
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Reformer on the Mat (Resistance Band)
A Reformer on the Mat with a Resistance Band. If you don't have one, sub out for weights and a hand towel.
Equipment: Medium-heavy Resistance Band or your imagination and some household items :)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nSwTJJuMjvNgU8tk6Rvu2?si=a9caf74aa5a64ab8
