Pilates Mat level 1

Pilates Mat level 1

A Pilates mat class will focus on core activation, shoulder stability, hip strength, and spine & hip mobility. Experience specific cues to improve your movement patterns and mind body awareness. Utilize breath to gain more mobility, encourage proper muscle recruitment, and relax restricted areas. A level 1 class will have less weight bearing on upper body, such as plank positions, compared to a level 2 class, and will incorporate more mobility exercises amongst the strengthening exercises.

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Pilates Mat level 1
  • Pilates Mat Sculpt level 1/2

    Pilates mat class begins with standing exercises with free weights. You will need 1 or 2 sets of small free weights - we suggest a set of 1lb weights and 3lb weights, or a set of 2lb weights and 4-5lb weights. If you have any shoulder or neck issues, you could do the exercises without the weight...

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  • Pilates mat 1 with theraband

    This mat class utilizes the theraband for certain exercises - it supports your movement during the lower body and spinal movements, and provides resistance for the upper body movements for which the band is used.

  • Mat Fundamentals

    A gentle awakening to spinal movements in all ranges, and bringing awareness to core stabilization patterns.

  • Mat level 1 with 8" ball

    This workout utilizes a small ball to provide inner thigh challenge and facilitate deep core engagement. The ball encourages symmetry in abdominal, leg, and stabilization efforts during the exercises. Use an 8" Pilates ball, or a slightly squishy ball of any sort (soccer ball/kids toy ball).

  • Mat with Swiss ball - level 1/2

    Add a simple prop like the swiss ball, and it helps tune into working evenly through left and right sides, and encourage release through restricted areas. Challenge your balance, hip strength, and abdominals with this swiss ball workout!

  • Buns of Steel

    A general warm-up leading into gluteal focused exercises. Modifications are given for those wanting to attempt a more challenging program. Upper body weightbearing and loaded flexion exercises are involved. Feel the burn!

  • Foam roller- roll & resist!

    This class blends mobility and strength challenges! In each position, we will first mobilize and area, then challenge strength - feel released and energized at the end!

  • Yogalates

    Vinyasa flow yoga leading from Sun Salutations into Pilates exercises and back again. Core focused exercises included with some much needed stretching. Enjoy a change of pace!

  • Standing Pilates - Level1-2

    While improving your balance and making you sweat a little more, this standing routine will be easier to follow on your screen.

  • Intermediate Mat class with Bryn

  • level 1/2 - all around workout!

    A 40min workout encompassing exercises for all key areas - calves/ankles, hips, core, shoulders, spine mobility, mid back strength.