Upper Body

Upper Body

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Upper Body
  • Movement Break Posture #798

    Episode 1

    Reformer technique level: 1
    Intensity level: Hot
    Additional equipment: Box

    Have you been sitting for a while? This 8-minute movement break will strengthen your back, open the front of your body, release built-up tension, and leave you feeling refreshed.

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  • Movement Break Arms and Core #795

    Episode 2

    Reformer technique level: 1
    Intensity level: Hot
    No props needed

    Wake up your core, and the back of your shoulders & arms in this quick movement break.

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  • 8 Min Back Strengthening #783

    Episode 3

    A quick Pulling Straps series to wake up the back body, build strength, and give your posture some love.

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Box

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  • 17 Min Athletic Upper Body Flow #777

    Episode 4

    A quick around-the-world-type workout, focusing on upper body unilateral work. Expect balance challenges and moves to get your heart rate up!

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Blazing
    No props needed

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  • 26 Min Upper Body Only #762

    Episode 5

    This upper body and core strengthening class is perfect for everyone, especially those who want to give their lower body a break. This is very knee-friendly.

    Reformer technique level: 1-2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Reformer box

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  • 38 Min Upper Body + Core #724

    Episode 6

    Upper body–focused with plenty of core work and side-body strengthening.

    Reformer technique level: 1
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Reformer box, 8-10 inch ball

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  • Elevate: 31 Min Powerful Upper Body #689

    Episode 7

    Improve your endurance and posture with this powerful upper body workout!

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Blazing
    Equipment: Optional hand weights (Gabrielle uses a pair of 2 pound weights, and one 3 pound weight), optional pad for the platform

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  • Elevate: 26 Min Upper Body Progressions #679

    Episode 8

    With a mix of both traditional and contemporary Pilates moves, we focus on posture work. Strengthen your shoulders, back muscles, as well as your core. Gabrielle shows progressions throughout, so you can pick the layer that feels good on your body today.

    Reformer technique level: 2-3
    Intensity l...

  • Elevate: 29 Min Upper Body Control #674

    Episode 9

    A go-to upper body workout to work on strength and mobility of the shoulders, arms, and back.

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Reformer box

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  • 22 Min Dowel Power #636

    Episode 10

    Grab your dowel and join Gabrielle for some fun, creative, and functional moves that will fire up your core and upper body! It's a quick one, but effective 💪

    Reformer technique level: 3
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Reformer box, dowel

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  • 19 Min Shoulder Girdle Workout

    Episode 11

    Strengthen your shoulders with pushing movements, rotator cuff work, and essential stretches for the pecs and lats. These are the kind of moves that support everyday posture and help your shoulders feel their absolute best.

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Box
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  • 30 Min Workout for Rounded Shoulders and Tech Neck #663

    Episode 12

    Strengthen your upper back and shoulders while stretching the neck, traps, and chest. This workout helps improve alignment, open up the front body, and ease tension caused by poor posture.

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Box
    Optional props: 8-10 inch ball, elastic ban...

  • 34 Min Around the World Upper Body #645

    Episode 13

    Get your heart rate up with this circuit-style upper body workout! Gabrielle guides you around the reformer through some challenging moves to strengthen arms, shoulders, and back.

    Reformer technique level: 2-3
    Intensity level: Blazing
    Equipment: Hand weights optional (Gabrielle uses a set of 3 p...

  • 51 Min Strong Upper Body #623

    Episode 14

    Creative moves with a classical flair, this advanced workout delivers.You’ll fire up your upper body and core, then melt into a lower body stretch that feels oh-so-good.

    Reformer technique level: 3
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Box

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  • 22 Min Dowel Has My Back #605

    Episode 15

    Grab your dowel and let’s get to work! You’ll fire up your back, shoulders, arms—and yes, your core too. Gabrielle leads you through strong, creative moves that show off the magic of this underrated prop.

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Dowel, box

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  • 30 Min Upper Body Magic Circle #601

    Episode 16

    Get ready for a fun, full-body session with an extra focus on the upper body! Join Rhys as he guides you through dynamic movement and mindful cues designed to deepen your connection to your whole body. Expect to feel strong, balanced, and totally invigorated by the end

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  • 34 Min Side Plank Prep Workout #589

    Episode 17

    This workout is all about preparing your body for side planks on your feet with your hands on the bar. You’ll ease in with a warm-up that gets your abs and shoulders fired up and ready 😄. And don’t worry—if the full side plank isn’t your vibe today, Gabrielle offers plenty of modifications so you...

  • 37 Min Upper Body Work for Prolapse #591

    Episode 18

    Perfect for everyone, and thoughtfully designed for those experiencing prolapse. Throughout the workout, Gabrielle will guide you with gentle reminders to engage and release your pelvic floor, helping you work toward achieving balance and connection in those muscles.

    Reformer technique level: 1
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  • 22 Min Neck and Shoulders #572

    Episode 19

    Gabrielle guides you through a series of exercises that will do your neck and shoulders some good! We could all use a little of that 😄

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot

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  • 21 Min Upper Body Prenatal #565

    Episode 20

    Adrienne guides you through a core activating and upper body workout, that's great whether or not you're pregnant! Upright kneeling balance is required for some of these moves, which is why we don't recommend this class for beginners.

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: ...

  • 39 Min Upper Body Strength Lower Body Stretch #503

    Episode 21

    The perfect workout for post running and cycling, or if you simply crave some upper body and core strengthening along with lower body stretching.

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Box

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  • 23 Min Strong Arms #498

    Episode 22

    A fun no-props-needed workout where we'll focus on strengthening both the front and back of the upper body. If you want to tag on another workout after this one, check out workout #499 for a lower body session: https://saranpilates.vhx.tv/videos/499-15-min-effective-express-hot2

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  • 19 Min Upper Body Posture #481

    Episode 23

    First reformer flow I did once I got back from vacation! This will open up the front of your body, strengthen your back body, and provide you with all the yummy spinal articulations!

    Reformer technique level: 2
    Intensity level: Hot
    Equipment: Box

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  • Shoulder Impingement Reformer Exercises

    Episode 24

    Following our PT, Dr. Elizabeth Dalrymple's suggestions, we're taking it to the Reformer! We move through various shoulder mobility and stability exercises to help rehab shoulders and help prevent future pain. If you haven't seen the physical therapy video about shoulder impingement, we suggest y...