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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Reformer on the Mat (Get Outside Workout)
A Reformer on the Mat to make you strong where you need it most in your outdoor activities. Expect to work on shoulder mobility, hands and wrists, squats, lunges with a special dash of classical Reformer on the Mat for good measure.
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QB Mat Pilates (Good Posture)
Improve your posture and feel better integrated after this workout—my solution to tech neck.
Equipment:
- Pilates Ball (if you don't have one, you can still benefit from this workout!)
- Optional Light Hand WeightsTunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7j2bgH6MkAocI0R2bGz7kT?si=38b185c86...
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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
Equipm...
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QB Mat Pilates (Chill Vibes 2.0)
Connect with your core without neck tension using the support of a prop. I will share some ideas on how you can use a ball in our classical mat work. While these are "modifications," you can expect this mod will challenge your core a lot.
Equipment:
9-10 inch Pilates Ball (or foam roller, bo...
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Reformer on the Mat (Standing, Functional and Strong)
Athletic Conditioning, Pilates style. This is (mostly) a standing workout that will make you sweat and feel stretched out from head to toe. Best of both worlds.
Equipment:
Optional wall, or chair to help with your balance if necessary.
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LXHwDMVoLCcv...
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QB Mat Pilates (Classical with a Twist!)
Let's have some fun with the Classical Intermediate Mat Series. We are going to explore some fun variations and I hope this one makes you smile.
Equipment:
Yourself!
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Z48xLAJv0uAwA8SR11Ue5?si=d0fb22c9a5364e1b
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Express Pilates (Shoulder Love)
My fave shoulder sequence to tack onto a workout, run/walk or cycle.
Equipment:
A pair of light hand weights (1-3lbs)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sOcCVP1dVrHXBnVFeX6id?si=586459fac0dc4d28
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QB Mat Pilates (Freestyle Fusion)
Pals, we worked so hard all March. Let's freestyle! You can expect a nice mix of Classical and Contemporary Pilates - with some Barre moves thrown in for good measure. Have fun!
Equipment:
Yourself!
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5FyHrHBmA95m3NbKFi5OeS?si=d67bdaafe5884677
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Express Pilates (Standing Arms)
A short and sweet standing arm series. Add this on to another workout or use it on a day you are short on time and feel like standing up tall.
Equipment:
A pair of 1-3lbs dumbbells/Pilates balls.
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QB Mat Pilates (with weights)
I love challenging the upper body, and I love incorporation hand weights into my Mat Pilates practice. It's cool to learn new ways to make some exercises easier by using weights (like the Roll up for instance) and challenge yourself in other exercises. If you have them, put some ankle weight on f...
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QB Mat Pilates (Pilates Sandwich - "pizza")
In this Authentic Mat Pilates, we work on Contemporary Pilates exercises sandwiched between our Classical Pilates exercises. This class is about your pelvis and the muscles surrounding it. After this class, I hope you will understand how to achieve better alignment to feel the exercises more effe...
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Express Pilates (Authentic Mat)
A quick and efficient version of our Authentic Mat Class, great if you are short on time or want to pair Pilates with something else!
Equipment:
Yourself!
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Reformer on the Mat (Footwork)
Okay, it's that time again. I love this class, don't you? We can put our Mat skills to the test. Today grab an optional chair/wall/piano - get creative. We will spend the first 8 minutes doing some standing Footwork before getting onto the floor.
Enjoy and give those feet your attention and foc...
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Reformer on the Mat (Whoa!)
This APC workout packs a punch. I wanted to put as many of my favourite moves in this workout for you all. And as always, classical work is interwoven with creative variations that keep you moving and interested.
I hope you enjoy this one and Tig's little pre-workout show as well.
Equipment:
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QB Mat Pilates (Flow)
This is a 45 minute Authentic Mat class focusing on flow and quality movement while doing all the classical exercises. I broke a sweat, and I hope you do too!
Equipment:
Yourself!
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Reformer on the Mat (Stand Up!)
It's that time again! Reformer on the Mat is here. You will feel stretched and worked from head to toe after this one, that's for sure! This class features a dynamic "Fencers Lunge" series that is sure to warm you up quickly.
Lots of upper body in this one, grab your weights and let's flow.
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Cadillac on the Mat (Explore)
This class draws inspiration from exercises typically performed on The Cadillac, a fantastic piece of apparatus used in the studio.
Equipment:
A hand towel.
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Reformer on the Mat (360 Standing Flow)
If you feel like standing strong on your two legs, this workout is your jam. I was feeling super inspired by exercises I would usually do (both Contemporary and Classical) on the Wunda Chair.
Equipment:
A pair of ankle weights (1-2lbs) -optional.
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Express Pilates (Foundational Mat: Intermediate)
This express class is a foundational Mat Class and includes all of the Intermediate level Classical Pilates exercises. I would love to plant the intention that you can come back to this class time and time again and still learn something. It's a class you can count on.
Equipment:
Yourself!
I...
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Express Pilates (Desert Island Essentials)
What exercises would you take to a deserted island? These are mine!
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Express Pilates (Fusion Style Glutes)
This workout fuses Barre, Contemporary and Classical Pilates together to challenge the glutes.
Equipment:
One Glider/towel/sock or a surface where your foot can slide.
Optional Ankle Weights
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Express Pilates (Stretch and Strength)
A stretch-focused Mat Pilates Class.
Equipment:
A towel and/or yoga strap.
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March Matness Workout #1
The first 8 foundational Pilates exercises, a great place to learn!
If you are a beginner, omit the Roll Over until you feel strong enough to take your legs over your head.
Don't forget to check out all these tutorials to understand how to get the most out of these exercises:
https://youtube...
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March Matness Workout #2
Workout #2 in our March Matness Series. We will move from The Hundred to Double Leg Kick.
Don't forget to check out all these tutorials to understand how to get the most out of these exercises:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW1srscheQk42M-Z5qEQ863rO9_WmKgqK
Equipment:
Optional foam rol...