Light Weights

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Light Weights
  • *New* QB Strength (Balance + Pilates Inspired Strength)

    Fun standing variations, giving those balance muscles some love; it's sneaky!

    Equipment: A medium-heavy weight for goblet squats, a pair of 2–5 lbs dumbbells, and one weight you can press overhead.

  • *New* QB Mat Pilates (Restorative Shoulders)

    Rebuild shoulder mobility and strength, whether you're recovering from injury or feeling stiff.

    Equipment: Optional light dumbbells <3 lbs and a squish ball

  • *New* QB Mat Pilates (Fluid Reformer on the Mat)

    Strengthen your shoulders, core and hips and dig into some deep mobility.

    Equipment: Squish Ball and Light Dumbbells (2–5 lbs)

  • *New* Restorative Mat Pilates (Smooth Operator)

    Chill out, unwind and feel good.

    Equipment: Blocks or something to elevate hands/feet, light hand weights.

  • *New* QB Mat Pilates (Lower Body Strength + Mobility)

    A contemporary Pilates flow to strengthen and mobilize your lower body + core.

    Equipment: Optional blocks and one weight, 5–15 lbs, depending on your comfort level. We're using a 10 lb Bala ring, but a dumbbell will work great too!

  • QB Mat Pilates (Hips, Core + Balance)

    Feel strong and grounded with this fun contemporary Pilates workout. We're going to work on our balance, find a deep connection to our core, and you'll finish feeling refreshed and energized.

    Equipment: This can be done without anything at all, but we're using a pair of light dumbbells, one blo...

  • QB Mat Pilates (A Body in Motion, Stays in Motion)

    A challenging yet restorative Reformer on the Mat flow. A must-do!

    Equipment: A light pair of dumbbells (2-5lbs) + a squish ball.

  • QB Mat Pilates (Solid + Supple Core Strength)

    Quick note: In the intro, I say this workout leans a little more classical, but I meant to say contemporary. Not a ton of rolling here. It’s a well-rounded, slightly spicy flow that still leaves you feeling restored by the end.

    Equipment: 2lbs squish balls or nothing at all! You can also use a l...

  • QB Open Form (Lower Body + Core Circuits)

    Don't be fooled, this workout will strengthen you head to toe and get that heart pumping.

    Equipment: A pair of dumbbells suitable for bicep curls, and then one weight suitable for a chest press standing. I'm using a pair of 8s and a 10 lbs ring. 7–15lbs is a good ballpark to aim for.

  • QB Mat Pilates (Giddy Up, Reformer on the Mat!)

    Year of the horse! We love this flow, expect some spicy shoulders, hips and core. Giddy up!

    Equipment: Light dumbbells (2-5lbs) and optional blocks and squish ball.

  • QB Mat Pilates (Week 2: Strength + Momentum)

    This full-body flow is about feeling strong + capable in your body. Walk away with quiet confidence.

    Equipment: A pair of light dumbbells and a squish ball

  • QB Mat Pilates (Dig Deep)

    Typically, our Level 3 workouts adhere to Joe's Contrology series, but this time we're incorporating some spicy contemporary adaptations. Expect a full-body workout that will challenge your skills and leave you feeling strong.

    Equipment: Squish ball and a pair of light dumbbells.

  • QB Mat Pilates (Quick Upper Body)

    A quick upper body Pilates blast for those shoulders.

    Equipment: A pair of dumbbells [2-5lbs]

    This is a prenatal-friendly workout.

  • Restorative Mat Pilates (Move Better, Feel Better)

    Feeling sluggish? This flow will get you back on track.

    Equipment: Light weights and a squish ball.

  • QB Strength (Let's Get it Done)

    An efficient full-body prenatal-friendly strength workout. Come and get it!
     
    Equipment: A pair of medium/heavy weights, a light pair and a looped resistance band. 

  • QB Mat Pilates (Upper Body Focus)

    A classical Pilates flow that focuses on the upper body with Reformer-inspired exercises.

    Equipment: A pair of light dumbbells and something to elevate your hand like a yoga block.

    Bonus: Pre-Natal Friendly!

  • *New* QB Mat Pilates (Mobility, Shoulders + Core)

    A quick mobility, shoulder, and core Pilates workout – perfect if you need a good stretch but still want some too.
     
    Equipment: Light dumbbells (1-5lbs) 
     
    Bonus: Pre-Natal Friendly!

  • *New* Restorative Mat Pilates (Active Rest)

    Sometimes movement can be better than rest. After this, you will feel rejuvenated and ready to go.
     
    Equipment: Optional light dumbbells and maybe something to go under your hips like a squish ball, foam roller or bolster. But we really don't need equipment at all for this workout!

  • *New* QB Mat Pilates (Reformer on the Mat!)

    Reformer on the Mat! Feel all the good feels in those shoulders and legs, no big pieces of equipment necessary. 

    Pro Tip: If you're not into strength workouts, play with increasing your weight and reps in some of these variations to amp up the challenge. 

    Equipment: A slider/sock/face towel, so...

  • QB Strength + Mobility (Relax with Pep)

    Join Jon for this QB Strength + Mobility workout. You'll have a sweaty yet relaxing time (yes, it's possible!) Expect fun variations and transitional moves. 
     
    Equipment: Any kind of ball that you can hold in one hand and a light-medium weight.

  • QB Mat Pilates (Pilates + Strength for Mobility and Ease)

    We're introducing a new class style here at the studio with our older clients in mind - in this online workout, join Kala as she explores new programming possibilities with the goal of better balance, mobility and posture. Even if you're not a senior, this workout feels great and will help you fe...

  • QB Strength (Glutes + Arms)

    A quick upper body and glute-focused workout!

    Equipment: A pair of dumbbells (beginner 3-5lbs, intermediate 8-10lbs and advanced 10+). If you go heavier, you might want one lighter weight for a single arm lateral raise. You can use ankle weights for the first pod if you have them.

  • QB Mat Pilates (One and Done! Burn 2.0 🔥 )

    A great option if you crave a good burn but don't want to do a full-blown strength workout.

    Equipment: Light Dumbbells (2-8lbs, it's good to have options)

  • QB Strength (Full Body - Rotation + Shoulders)

    Full body strength with an emphasis on shoulders and rotation - expect lots of fun combos.

    Equipment: A pair of light dumbbells (3-5 lbs) for shoulder endurance work and a medium-heavy set for wide overhead presses (8-12 lbs)