Pilates for Blokes

Build Your Skill
6 week program
Beginner

This program is designed for any ‘bloke’ who wants to either add Pilates to an existing exercise routine or make Pilates their new exercise normal. Don’t underestimate how hard and beneficial Pilates can be!

Week 1

Complete the following classes (at least once) throughout the week.

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Orientation Class
#1073 34:58

The purpose of this session is to familiarise you with the Reformer Machine and some of its components. In this class we introduce you to the foundation building block exercises. We provide teaching tips and guide you through which springs to use and how to use the equipment. This session demonstrates how to effectively perform safe and effective exercise.

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Full Body and Ab Combo
#1067 11:36

RJ goes express with 7 moves covering the whole body and hitting the Abs.

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Athletic Legs
#1079 13:59

I really enjoyed putting this one together! Leg strength is such a critical aspect of overall Health and Fitness. Whether you are a younger participant or racking up the years, (like I) this session is beneficial for all. Modify accordingly if needed, but do your best and include this session in your program on a regular basis.

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Jump Board Flow, Lower Body Strength and Control
#1071 33:50

Introducing the Jump Board. Learn how to set yourself up correctly and have some fun while getting a killer core workout. “It’s all about the glide”. Uni lateral legs with a focus on Lower Body and glute strength.

Week 2

Complete the following classes (at least once) throughout the week.

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Lock in the Building Blocks
#1074 41:15

This session is appropriate for all levels and is a ‘MUST DO’ class for those relatively new to Reformer Pilates. A total body class with an emphasis on single leg exercises. You will add to your exercise repertoire and technique of the foundation building block exercises. Remember - Technique is Everything!

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Interval Training – Reformer Fitness and Fun
#1009 41:44

Challenge co ordination and cardiovascular fitness with jumping intervals interspersed with strength and mobility exercises. These higher intensity aerobic efforts improve overall fitness using the jump board and combine strength and mobility exercises for a fun effective workout.

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‘Six’ of the BEST – Fast paced strength / endurance CIRCUIT
#1028 26:19

This class is structured around a circuit style format. It captures basic movements of large muscle groups with a steady pace and shorter rest periods. Do your best to keep up, but if you need rest, simply pause the Ipad. The 6 major movements are repeated through 3 circuits. At the end you should feel like you've had a solid strength workout with a healthy dose of aerobic work. Please enjoy.

Week 3

Complete the following classes (at least once) throughout the week.

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Upper Body Circuit Work
#1046 34:55

This class has been designed to target your Upper Body in particular. This will be beneficial for many of you that need some targeted development through the Upper Body. Use this class consistently and revisit it only a regular basis and you will find your Upper Body strength will improve accordingly. Work through at your pace and modify springs if necessary. Enjoy the challenge.

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Balanced Leg Strength and Co-ordination
#1007 31:49

This class is designed to create and balance strength on both sides of the body. Unilateral work with an emphasis on legs and co-ordination helps address areas of weakness and is ideal for rehabilitation and injury prevention. This class is both challenging and effective.

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Creating a ‘Super’ CORE
#1029 48:33

This class is a solid core workout focusing on technique and abdominal strength. This group of exercises also engages muscles supporting the hips and lower back. There is an emphasis on controlling the trunk and creating lasting pelvic and core strength

Week 4

Complete the following classes (at least once) throughout the week.

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Strong and Coordinated Balancing Strength
#1012 36:47

This intermediate class is targeted at control and technique, with a strong emphasis on Hip Flexor and Glute mobility and strength. Unilateral Arm and Leg exercises interspersed with core (Abdominal and Back) exercises make this quite the complete workout. Designed to push participants to their potential. The class addresses often neglected body parts that need continual activation.

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Jumpboard and Core Complex
#1043 33:08

This is a simple but challenging workout combining a collection of our favourite core exercises, combined with some fun Jumpboard work. EVERYONE loves a good jumpboard session! Enjoy the class.

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Traditional Full Body on the Reformer
#1078 28:12

This is a good session for anyone of an Intermediate level, even touching into some Advanced moves. After your brief warm-up, you'll go through a leg series, core series and a back / pull series. Nothing too tricky in here, but it'll hit the spot for sure.

Week 5

Complete the following classes (at least once) throughout the week.

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Pilates + Strength 1
#1032 35:34

This class format is a new and challenging format where you will superset (combine) a Reformer movement with a DB movement to strengthen specific body parts. It’s good a solid pace, the movements cover the entire body and it’s a great way to combine different methods into one workout.

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Pilates + Strength 2
#1031 31:44

This is a full body workout which challenges all major muscle group and trunk strength through a combination of standard and advanced Reformer moves combined with a Dumbbell movement. The pace is on from the start, so get ready for a solid workout.

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Pilates + Strength 3
#1037 34:52

This class is a challenging series of movement combined in a number of triplets. Reformer to Dumbells to Abdominal Strength. It’s achievable, but the pace is constant, so get your equipment ready and mind engaged and enjoy this new combination of full body work.

Week 6

Complete the following classes (at least once) throughout the week.

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Full Body Burn (with Dumbbells)
#1081 39:30

This is a 40 min full body session, using Dumbbells for some extra burn. Class 1 of the Body-by-MADI series. Enjoy

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Intermediate Flow Class
#1095 40:57

This class will take you to new extremes and create that high intensity but low dynamic.

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Full Body BALANCE (with ball and Box)
#1083 29:07

Another full body workout, this one has all the cool moves using the box and ball for additional variety

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