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30 Min Mat Workouts with Weights

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  • January 28, 2024
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A 30-Minute Full-Body Mat Pilates with Weights

Hello, welcome to a 30-minute mat workouts with weights. I’m so excited that you’re here, it’s really important that you celebrate that you have made it here and any amount of minutes of this workout that you do is awesome. All right, so we’re gonna work on our entire body. We’re gonna use these weights, it’s going to help us connect our arms to our back, which is a very important connection you need in your Pilates practice.

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Hi, I’m Lesley Logan, the co-founder of onlinepilatesclasses.com I’ve been teaching Pilates since 2008. My teacher was taught by Joseph Pilates and I truly love helping you make connections to your body in this method because I know that how you are on this mat is how you do other things in life. And so I’m really excited to guide you here and help you have the most amazing day after this.

Enhance Your Pilates Exercises with Weights or Creative Alternatives

We’re gonna get started with our mat workouts with weights. You can use one or two pound weights, if you already have those. These are Naboso, the link is in the show notes below. If you don’t have lightweights, you’re gonna use water bottles or cans of soup or whatever, as long as they’re the same thing. So if they weight the same, it’s totally fine. Or you can use your imagination – all these exercises in our pilates with weights workout can be effectively performed even without the weights.

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Also we have other mat classes on this channel, so make sure you check them out. There’s a beginner level one as well. So if you’re new, and you want to check that out to build your foundations, you absolutely can. But when in doubt, leave the exercise out. We are going to progress as a class to some exercises that might be out of your practice. That doesn’t mean you turn this class off when you stop, it actually means that you replace it with something else you already did, to build your foundation, to build your endurance. And remember, it’s brave and courageous to replace an exercise you can’t do yet with one you can do. That’s what we tell our members OPC every single day. So let’s get into it.

Follow This Exercise Guide:

  1. Footwork
  2. 100
  3. Roll Up
  4. Single Leg Circle
  5. Rolling Like a Ball
  6. Single Leg Stretch
  7. Double Leg Stretch
  8. Single Straight Leg Stretch
  9. Spine Stretch Forward
  10. Rowing on the Mat
  11. Saw
  12. Single Leg Kick
  13. Double Leg Kick
  14. Thigh Stretch
  15. Spine Twist
  16. Side Leg Kicks
  17. Teaser
  18. Swimming
  19. Leg Pull Front
  20. Kneeling Side Kicks
  21. Side Bend
  22. Seal
  23. Standing Arm Springs Exercises on the Mat
    • Boxing
    • Sparklers
    • Shave
    • Hug
    • Chest Expansion
    • Butterfly

Thank you so much. You’ve made it to the end, you are incredibly awesome. And I want you to celebrate yourself. So important that you do because too often we’re like ‘I couldn’t do half these exercises’ we focus on what we can’t do. And at onlinepilatesclasses.com you have constant reminders with accountability and community to celebrate what you did do. We believe that finishing is optional. If you log in and press play, then you did it, right? If you do five minutes, it’s more than most people will give themselves. And it’s so important that you know that. We tend to be perfectionists with everything. It’s all or nothing, no pain, no gain, but the truth is, is that it’s actually about showing up and doing what it is possible. And celebrating that because that’s what creates a habit, especially in our mat workouts with weights. Remember, each small step counts, and you’ve already taken a huge one by completing this workout.”

Boost Your Pilates Experience at OnlinePilatesClasses.com

At onlinepilatesclasses.com we release a new workout on the mat and reformer every single Tuesday. If you don’t have access to a reformer do not worry about it because you can have a mat only membership. And on the first of every month, we actually release 50 minute classes, five zero on the mat, reformer, Cadillac tower and Wunda chair.

The monthly classes have a theme so you can see how all those exercises work together. The weekly classes have a theme so you can see how those exercises work together. But again, you purchase the membership that is based on the equipment you have access to. And no matter what your level is at onlinepilatesclasses.com, our teachers, we really, truly make sure that you know what you can do with the exercise that may not be possible in your body. We believe in accountability and accessibility. And we have modifications if you need them, because everyone is on their own journey.

Get Feedback, Community Support, and On-Demand Access at OPC

As I mentioned in class, you can send in a video of yourself, doing an exercise to get feedback that can help you make sure that you have your feet in the right place, your hands in the right place, or that you’re working from the same place, right? It’s not easy to do this on your own, but it is more accessible when you have it on demand. And when you have a community and teachers who are there to help personalize it for you. I mean, it’s almost like going to a studio right? But for the price of on-demand.

So check out onlinepilatesclasses.com/free so you can get our trial offer. If you have any questions put in the comments below. Remember, I do go live on Sundays at 9am. But if you’re an OPC member, any question you have gets answered every single day in our members only community.

Thank you so much for letting me work out with you today. Thank you so much for letting me pour into you. You do amazing things in this world. And I am so grateful. So thank you for being here and have an amazing day.


By lesley.logan

Lesley Logan, NCPT, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com, the first free online catalogue of Pilates exercise tutorial videos, where you can also find weekly online mat classes and workshops. When not teaching from her studio in Los Angeles, Lesley can be found traveling the world leading Pilates retreats, or offering Pilates business coaching to studio owners and other instructors through her private mastermind group. Connect with Lesley on instagram @lesley.logan or through the contact page on this site.

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SUCH A TEASE

ONLINE MAT & REFORMER PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Teaser is probably one of the most photographed exercises in Pilates. Which makes people think it's a "peak pose." But, it's anything but! It's simply another layer to your Pilates practice. This week we will acknowledge how each exercise contributes to your ability to do Teaser (someday) and then how Teaser teaches you where to get curious in your practice.

On the Mat we will use light weights for one round of Teaser as they can be helpful for those still adding into their practice.
No props on the Reformer.

See you in class,

xx~LL

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, light weights and a Mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a Reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.

LOVE POTION NO. 9

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Some days, just thinking about getting your full workout in can seem overwhelming! Let’s do this 2-week focus on the Mat and the Reformer in 9 exercise clips. We’ll flow through 9 exercises, then focus on a deep stretch…then jump to the next 9 exercises, and so on. 

What a great way to reward our efforts and work on our flexibility! And if you’re short on time, your workout is already in bite-sized chunks. 

Jump in where you’d like!

See you in class,
Tami

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


COME AS YOU ARE

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Come as you are. As a friend. As I want you to be.

It’s the first month of the year, which tends to put a lot of pressure on people to be a certain way or to start working on new goals, but not this week.

The teachers at OPC want you to come to our classes as you are, because we will meet you where you are. Show up for yourself this week, without an agenda or any goals in mind, and let us celebrate you for showing up and taking class. Simply come as you are.

Props needed:
Mat: barrel, blanket, or bolster
Reformer: small ball

See you in class,
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PLANK YOU VERY MUCH!

ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

After the holidays we can be left feeling like it's been a while since we've moved our bodies. If it's cold where you are then your shoulders are even more forward. And, if the end of the year is at all stressful for you, then hello shoulders in your ears.

This month we are going to explore our "Achy Breaky Hearts." Focusing on extension, tall back, amazing posture and also if we can get our hearts open without over arching.

Mat - Bolster and light weights
Reformer - Theraband/Pole
Tower/Cadillac - no props
Wunda Chair - no props

See ya in class,
xx-LL 💋

HIP HIP HOORAY

Online Mat, Reformer, Cadillac & Wunda Chair Pilates Class Descriptions:

We will turn on the heat in your Hips and Thass® this month! When your hip flexors and/or lower back are feeling tight from stress, overwork or sitting too much, these classes can help! Yes, tension in the hip area needs stretch, but tight often means weak - so we will build strength and awareness in your entire lower body.

Enjoy freed and happy hips on Reformer, Wunda Chair, Mat and Tower/Cadillac!

Props needed:
Mat - Magic Circle
Reformer - ball, box & pole
Tower/Cadillac: no props (if you don´t have a bottom hook for Standing Leg Springs you can use a Theraband)
Wunda Chair - Yoga block (not required)

See ya in class,
xx-LL 💋

PILATES IS MAGIC!

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Its my bday week! I'm turning 42 and in my research to find a song or something epic around 42 I found quite a few things. In the intro's of class I explain some of them. But one I found was that Rainbows start at 42 degrees of the reflection. And something I love about Rainbows is they show us how possible it is to find the longest arc always. Rainbows don't sag anywhere.

Props needed:
Magic Circle: If you don’t own a Magic Circle, grab a ball or pillow. Or a resistance band that you can tie to make a circle!

See you in class,
Megan

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Magic Circle and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, Magic Circle and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


IT'S ALL ABOUT THE EXHALE

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

In Joseph Pilates book "Return to Life" he talks about the importance of our breath and how most of us do not exhale enough. In this week's class, we will focus on the exhale. Of course, you should still inhale!

You don't need anything extra. Just you and those lungs.

See ya in class,
xx-LL 💋

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE EXHALE

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

In Joseph Pilates book "Return to Life" he talks about the importance of our breath and how most of us do not exhale enough. In this week's class, we will focus on the exhale. Of course, you should still inhale!

You don't need anything extra. Just you and those lungs.

See ya in class,
xx-LL 💋

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


LOVE POTION NO. 9

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Some days, just thinking about getting your full workout in can seem overwhelming! Let’s do this 2-week focus on the Mat and the Reformer in 9 exercise clips. We’ll flow through 9 exercises, then focus on a deep stretch…then jump to the next 9 exercises, and so on. 

What a great way to reward our efforts and work on our flexibility! And if you’re short on time, your workout is already in bite-sized chunks. 

Jump in where you’d like!

See you in class,
Tami

DEFYING GRAVITY

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Defying Gravity - kinda of how we do Pilates always! Our practice improves the more we understand that our entire body is working in every exercise. Nothing is over working or under working. In fact, the idea of using tensegrity in our workout can help us identify where we need to explore more strength and length.

This workout, inspired by Wicked and Cynthia Erivo is designed to help you see the power you have within you!

See ya in class,
xx-LL 💋

MAT EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, barrel, blanket, a broom stick/pole/yard stick and a mat!

>> Wondering what mat I’m using? You can find out more here.

REFORMER EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Your awesome self, small ball and a reformer!

>> Wondering what reformer I’m using? You can find out more here.


PILATES IS MAGIC!

Online Mat & Reformer Pilates Class Descriptions:

Have you felt the magic of Pilates? Pilates feels so different when we are not only moving joints but finding connections, and it’s magic ✨. In this class we will use the Magic Circle to find those magical connections and then practice finding the connections without our prop.

Magic Circle: If you don’t own a Magic Circle, grab a ball or pillow. Or a resistance band that you can tie to make a circle!

See you in class,
Megan

UP, UP, & AWAY

ONLINE MAT, REFORMER, CADILLAC & WUNDA CHAIR PILATES CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

We are all going to feel like Super Humans after this month!!

Whenever I’m in a hard exercise (for me) where I’m holding myself up with my arms and reaching my legs away I picture myself with super human strength!!! I can do ANYTHING! It makes me smile and helps me stay STRONG.

This month our exercise is Up Stretch and when you think about it - reaching your legs away and staying strong over the carriage may feel a lot like flying!

We’ll be focusing on stabilizing our strong cores while staying equally balanced in our arms and legs. We are giving you some amazing building blocks by merging strength and stretch in all directions. You are going to get a little bit of everything that you can use to connect to your Up Stretch (and even your Roll Up and Knee Stretches Off).

Chair: Please have a foam roller and a balance pad available. We are going to challenge your balance safely.

xx-LL