Beginner Pilates Reformer Workout | 45 Min Full Body Strength + Stability Ep. 5
Beginner Pilates Reformer Workout — 45 Min Full Body Strength + Stability, Episode 5 of Reformer 101. Build core strength, posture, balance and confidence with this beginner full-body Reformer workout. Welcome to Pilates Reformer 101 Episode 5! This 45-minute beginner Pilates Reformer workout combines full-body strength, stability, mobility and controlled movement to help you become more confident on your Reformer. This progressive beginner Reformer Pilates class brings together the foundational skills from Episodes 1–4. We’ll work the core, glutes, legs, arms, shoulders and back while practicing posture, balance, carriage control and smooth transitions. We begin with Pilates breathing, pelvic mobility, bridges and thoracic rotation. From there, we move into Reformer footwork, calf raises, arms in straps, Hundred preparation, triceps and feet-in-straps exercises. The second half includes seated upper-body work, Elephant, hip-flexor stretching, standing scooter variations, balance training, kneeling carriage presses, knee tucks and long-box exercises for the back, shoulders and arms. We finish with Mermaid and a gentle chest-opening stretch. This beginner Reformer Pilates workout includes: ✔ Pilates breathing and pelvic mobility ✔ Articulated glute bridges ✔ Thoracic rotation and chest opening ✔ Reformer footwork and calf raises ✔ Arms in straps and core control ✔ Hundred preparation ✔ Triceps and shoulder stability ✔ Feet in straps, frogs and leg circles ✔ Inner-thigh and lower-body strength ✔ Seated posture and upper-body work ✔ Elephant on the Pilates Reformer ✔ Hip-flexor stretches and standing scooter ✔ Beginner balance and stability training ✔ Kneeling plank preparation and knee tucks ✔ Long-box back and arm strengthening ✔ Mermaid and full-body mobility Class details Workout: Beginner Pilates Reformer workout Duration: 45 minutes Level: Beginner / progressive beginner Focus: Full-body strength, stability, posture and core control Equipment: Pilates Reformer Prop: Long box for a short section near the end Spring resistance varies between Pilates Reformer brands. Use my spring settings as a guide and adjust the resistance for your body and equipment. This class is part of my structured Beginner Reformer 101 series. Complete the episodes in order to gradually build strength, coordination, balance and confidence on your Pilates Reformer. ▶️ Beginner Reformer 101 playlist: [ • Beginner Reformer 101 | Start Here ▶️ More beginner Pilates Reformer workouts: • New to Reformer Pilates? Start Here ✨ New Reformer 101 workouts release every Tuesday until all 10 beginner episodes are complete. Always work within a comfortable range, keep control of the carriage and stop if you experience pain. Please give the workout a thumbs up, subscribe to Pilates with Jenn and tell me which section challenged you the most! Chapters 00:00 Welcome + Equipment 00:55 Breathing + Pelvic Mobility 02:45 Articulated Bridges 04:30 Thoracic Rotation + Chest Opening 06:51 Reformer Footwork 11:11 Calf Strength 12:53 Arms in Straps + Core 14:46 Hundred Preparation 15:35 Upper Body + Triceps 18:20 Feet in Straps 19:37 Inner Thighs + Leg Circles 21:40 Frogs 23:07 Seated Upper Body + Posture 27:37 Elephant 29:09 Hip Flexor Stretch + Scooter — Side 1 31:07 Kneeling Strength + Knee Tucks 34:02 Hip Flexor Stretch + Scooter — Side 2 35:35 Long Box Back + Arm Strength 40:59 Mermaid + Full Body Stretch 44:47 Final Chest Opener + Closing #PilatesReformer #BeginnerPilates #ReformerWorkout ***Disclaimer*** Check with your doctor before beginning any fitness program. Should you experience pain or discomfort at any time while performing the exercises, you should stop immediately. By performing these exercises, you understand and agree that Pilates with Jenn will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you may sustain as a result of exercises performed in these videos.
