30 minute Pilates Reformer Basics Class | Beginner Workout for Core & Posture

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Try this 30-minute Pilates Reformer Foundations class with me!

💜 What you’ll get:
• Pilates reformer basics explained
• Beginner workout for core & posture
• Step-by-step guidance for proper form

Whether you are watching or practicing along, take note of these basics; many Pilates reformer classes (and private sessions too) will start with foundations like these!

In this video we'll cover 33 very important moves in group reformer classes, as well as the stability & movement principles that are the foundation of the Pilates method.

I'll be teaching the flow and doing it at the same time. Hopefully after 1-2 workouts you can get predict the prompts, and not need to look at the screen anymore. Just follow along to my voice!

Reformer Foundations:

Legwork Series: 3 or 4 springs, heels on bar
Leg Press (Parallel)
Leg Press (Pilates V)
Leg Press (Wide 2nd Position)
Rolling Bridge
Floating Bridge

Core Series:
Single-Leg Stretch
Pilates Baby (recovery)
Double-Leg Stretch
Slow Hip Twist (recovery)

Change Springs: 2 or 3 springs, balls of feet on bar
Prancing
Calf Raises
Thigh Press
1-Leg Press

Armwork Series: 1 or 2 springs
Parallel Arm Pulls
V Arms
T Arms
Arm Circles backward
Arm Circles forward
Triceps Extension

Feet in Straps Series - 2 springs
Straight Leg Lifts
Leg Circles (Both Directions)
Froggies
Straight Leg Lifts (in Pilates V)
Peter Pan Stretch
Hamstring Stretch
Straddle Stretch

Kneeling Front Facing Series - 1 spring
Kneeling Abs Front
Lunging
Standing Leg Press

Rolling Back Series - 1 spring
Rolling Back
Biceps Curls

Kneeling Rear Facing Series - 1 spring
Kneeling Abs Rear
Kneeling Triceps Extension

⚠️ Always listen to your body and modify as needed. This video is for educational purposes only.

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