Brush up on Pilates fundamentals! In this session we'll do quite a bit of waist strengthening and we'll also work and talk about the shoulders! No props needed, just your mat!

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Brush up on Pilates fundamentals! In this session we'll do a bit of what we did in the two previous classes from this series (core and back work) plus a bit more glute work! No props needed, just your mat!

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Brush up on Pilates fundamentals! In this session we start off with core work and follow it with back strengthening to improve posture. We'll talk a bit about oppositional pulls. No props needed, just your mat!

Balanced Body reformers and equipment discounted through my links: https://www.saranp...

Brush up on Pilates fundamentals! In this session we'll go through core work, spinal mobility, and some glute strengthening as well. No props needed, just your mat!

Balanced Body reformers and equipment discounted through my links: https://www.saranpilates.com/shop-equipment

We start off with Pilates Mat work to strengthen the abs and work on spinal mobility, followed by strength training focused on glutes and hamstrings.

Technique level: 2
Intensity level: Blazing
Equipment needed: 10 and 12 pound hand weights (feel free to go heavier or lighter)

Balanced Body ref...

We start with Pilates Mat work to strengthen the abs and stretch the body, followed by strength training to tone both the upper and lower body. It's a great balance between two workout techniques that will leave you feeling strong and rejuvenated!

Technique level: 2
Intensity level: Hot
Equipmen...

No props needed for this full body session focused on abs, glutes and triceps!

Technique level: 2
Intensity level: Hot
No equipment needed

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In this full body workout, we mix Pilates mat work with strength training. As we move from one technique to the other, you'll get all the benefits from both practices. Your body will feel invigorated, stronger and more flexible. Enjoy!

Mat technique level: 2
Intensity level: Blazing
Equipment: I...

A full body strength training workout that might make you a little sweaty! It's a quick one, but we pack a lot in.

Equipment: I use 5 pound and 8 pound hand weights/dumbbells but feel free to use lighter or heavier weights depending on your needs.

Exercises:
1. Plié Squat to Knee Raise
2. Lunge...

We hit it all! Abs, glutes, back and arms. We'll be using the loop band for most of the workout.

Mat technique level: 2
Intensity level: Hot
Props: Elastic band loop, 8-10 inch ball (optional)

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We flow through essential exercises to keep your core strong and your body limber. If you're on a hiking trip, or training for something else, this is especially for you! Do this every day or every other day and feel the difference!

Mat technique level: 1
Intensity level: Warm

Balanced Body ref...

A full body workout that will strengthen your shoulders, back, legs and glutes.

Equipment: I use 10 pound and 5 pound hand weights/dumbbells but feel free to use lighter or heavier weights depending on your needs.

Exercises:
1. Goblet Squat
2. Piston Push-Pull
3. Single-leg Lateral Fly
4. Forwa...

A full body session you can do anywhere! We work on the core, the back, the lower body (especially the quads), and end with some spicy abdominal work and a couple spinal mobility exercises. It's a quick one, but a good one!

Mat technique level: 2
Intensity level: Hot
No props needed

Balanced Bo...

A great place to start if you're new to weight lifting! We'll go over squats, rows in a lunge position, and deadlifts. If this is your first time, don't go too heavy on your weights ;)

Equipment: 3, 5, 8, 10, or 12 pound hand weights/dumbbells
Weight lifting level 1

Why weight lifting?
As we ag...

In this lower body session, we'll go through squats, step-ups, single leg deadlifts, and kickbacks. We're targeting glutes, hamstrings, quads and inner thighs.

Weight lifting level 1.5
Equipment: 5, 8, or 10 pound hand weights (or heavier if you're not a beginner). And a reformer box/step-up pla...

Strengthen your upper body with these exercises: biceps curls, overhead shoulder presses, lateral raises and rows.

Weight lifting technique level: 1
Intensity level: Hot
Equipment: Gabrielle used one set of 8 pound hand weights and one set of 10 pound hand weights. Pick the weight that works fo...

Exercises we go through: squats, front raises, dumbbell glute bridges, dumbbell chest presses, dumbbell close grip presses, and lying overhead dumbbell pullovers.

Weight lifting technique level: 1
Intensity level: Hot
Equipment: Gabrielle used one set of 5 pound hand weights and one set of 10 po...

Exercises we go through: biceps curls, bent over raises, glute kickbacks.

Weight lifting technique level: 1
Intensity level: Hot
Equipment: Gabrielle used one set of 8 pound hand weights and one set of 10 pound hand weights. Pick the weights that work for you, whether it's heavier or lighter tha...

Exercises we go through: squats, Romanian deadlifts (single and double legs), lunge dips with triceps extension, standing overhead presses, dumbbell bridges, supine overhead reaches.

Weight lifting technique level: 1
Intensity level: Hot
Equipment: Gabrielle used one set of 8 pound hand weights ...

A lower body workout that will strengthen your quads, glutes, hamstrings and calves.

Equipment: I use 10 pound hand weights/dumbbells but feel free to use lighter or heavier weights depending on your needs.

Exercises:
1. Single-leg lift
2. Deadlift narrow squat
3. Single-leg squat
4. Squat calf...

Strengthen your obliques (and upper body!) with this side plank series.

A detailed tutorial on how to do a proper side plank on the mat. Both in a kneeling position as well as on your feet.

Challenge your plank game with this quick, but spicy, workout!

A detailed tutorial on how to do a proper plank on the mat.