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 (A must do!)
Use your imagination while you weave your body through your mat work and bring it to new depths.
I suggest taking the extra time to set up the playlist for this one if you're into it.
No props
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5fecKm9IDCIQX2MOwFkp39?si=2f6502a81d0f433d
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Reformer on the Mat (the Classical stuff reimagined)
Learn the first Reformer exercises I usually teach in the studio but reimagined for the mat. PS. This is the last class I filmed in 2021 wooo. Thanks for being here, and I look forward to connecting with you, from my living room to yours.
Equipment:
Hand towel/belt/yoga strap
Tunes:
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QB Mat Pilates (Core Care)
Feel stronger and connected from your core outwards.
Equipment:
9-13 inch squish ball (or get creative with bolsters, rollers, pillow)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zh0u3a2zYTUx8OVicgDIJ?si=4ec296a554fd4b93
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QB Mat Pilates (Part 1: Shoulders & Legs)
Part 1: Whoa!! Shoulder mobility, strength with some legs thrown in, what more can a person ask for?
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs and maybe 5lbs for the triceps)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CsMtgW1lIBR7ESysYsWnA?si=2ab1ad6e86644c13
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QB Mat Pilates (Part 2: Classical Pilates)
Part 2: Enjoy the Beginners Classical Pilates exercises. Simple, challenging & effective!
Equipment:
Light Hand Weights (1-3 lbs)
Tunes:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CsMtgW1lIBR7ESysYsWnA?si=2470263dcb0b49fc
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QB Mat Pilates (Improve and Explore Your Positions)
Let's dive in deep into our Pelvic position in all of our Intermediate Classical Pilates Exercises. Learn and better understand the different positions the pelvis can be in and how each of them can dramatically change your Pilates exercises.
Blog:
https://www.quietbodies.com/blog/pilates-tip-t...
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Reformer on the Mat (360 Lunges, weights and core!)
A full-body flow that has a decent amount of standing work with some juicy core work to finish.
Equipment:
Squish Ball (foam roller, bolster, rolled-up mat etc)
Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5riU7OtjmHGNgx7cPOQlVE?si=498ec1937a964ba6
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Reformer on the Mat (Part 1: Legs and Arms)
Do this workout alone for a focus on your arms and legs, or tack on part two for the full body.
Equipment:
Light Hands Weights (1-3 lbs)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CsMtgW1lIBR7ESysYsWnA?si=a97e8d1aece144bc
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Reformer on the Mat (Part 2: Matwork...get on the floor!)
Welcome to Part 2! Let's get on the floor and do some classical Pilates work.
Equipment:
Hand Weights (1-3 lbs)
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CsMtgW1lIBR7ESysYsWnA?si=139ca6e4a8214673
*Because this is a two-part workout, begin the workout with the track "Marinade" by DOPE LEMON
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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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