Reformer on the Mat
Super fun Mat Pilates Classes inspired by The Reformer and other Pilates equipment. You can expect to stand up more, explore creative variations and work a bit more on endurance. If you like upper body-focused workouts, you are going to love these classes.
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Reformer on the Mat (Previously Live March 21, 2022)
Bonus workout! Thank you, QB Community, for all your helpful feedback. You're the best!
Equipment: Hand Towel
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wXliWVmabGhhVI2DtuwOz?si=8eb58cd894ad4635
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QB Strength (Heavier Weight Champion)
Add variety to your practice by using a heavier weight in your Mat classes. This class will show you how you can decide to easily swap out your lighter dumbells for something a little heavier (if you want to, that is!)
Variety is the spice of life!
Equipment: One dumb bell, weighted ring, kettl...
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Reformer on the Mat (Advanced Express!)
A quick effective advanced Reformer on the Mat, giddy-up.
Equipment: None
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yspP5iOjTZEAvoGAkbvg7?si=eab8d0c93dfa4e0d
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Fifteen Minute Flow (Lower Body Fusion)
A contemporary Pilates fusion style class that can be done once, or up to three times for extra challenge. Serious glute love alert ❤️
Equipment: I use none but you can easily add in ankle weights or elastics to spice things up.
Tunes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KtbOGm5tF2HPPoiIZWSnQ?s...
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QB Open Form (Slow Dance)
A no impact QB Open Form flow. Expect a lot of glutes with a side of hip mobility.
Equipment: None
Tunes:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Kq519QWk7q3d2zNbB7QTk?si=f70676f946b741fa
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Reformer on the Mat (Full Body Flow)
Move your body in all directions and feel 100% better when you've done this class, thank you Pilates!
Equipment: Optional ankle weights on your wrists, you can also hold your dumbbells too :) (product link below if you're in Canada and want to treat yourself to these beauties)
Tunes: https://o...
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Ten Minute Flow (Shoulder Love)
A 12-minute standing sequence for your shoulders, we love it! Tack this onto a classical mat Pilates class, after cardio or simply use it as a stand-alone to get in a little movement that day.
Remember, a little bit of movement every day, adds up over time!
Equipment: Light Hand Weights (1-3l...
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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 (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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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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Beginner Pilates Series Workout #4
Learn exercises that will best prepare you for our Reformer on the Mat classes.
Equipment:
Dowel, broomstick, mop (get creative!)
Light Hand Weights (1-3lbs)Tunes:
I didn't cue the music! Not sure why, but here's the playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1cGrBGss3oLeiWaMpnXfgY?si=114...
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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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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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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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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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Reformer on the Mat (Slide at home)
What do people love the most about the Reformer? It's a smooth glide of course! Let's recreate that. PS. This is a level three because it has the Roll Over in it, which I actually modify. If you are used to Level 2, I encourage you to give this one a whirl.
Equipment: Squish ball
Tunes:
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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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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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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