30 Minute Beginner Reformer Pilates Workout At Home - Moderate Intensity Pilates IQ Reformer Workout

Join me and my friend Rebekah as we take you through a 30 minute Pilates reformer workout. This series is appropriate for beginners and intermediate level Pilates practitioners who have access to a reformer. This series uses a Balanced Body IQ reformer, but I provide heavy/light spring cues for anyone using a non-Balanced Body reformer.
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EQUIPMENT USED:
☑️ Balanced Body Metro IQ Reformer (affiliate link): a.co/d/1TqibPm
🔴 = Heavy spring
🔵 = Light spring
🟡 = Extra-light spring
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:22 Footwork (🔴🔴🔴🔵 OR 🔴🔴🔴)
06:20 Hands in straps (🔴🔵)
13:21 Bridges (🔴🔵 OR 🔴🔴)
16:01 Feet in straps (🔴🔵 OR 🔴🔴)
20:19 Kneeling core work (🔴)
22:34 Forearm plank variations (🔴 OR 🔵)
26:08 Scooter stretch and cool down (🔴)
Disclaimer: Consult your physician or other healthcare professional before starting this or any other fitness routine to determine if it's right for your needs. Do not start this exercise program if your healthcare provider advises against it. If you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath while exercising, stop immediately. Information on this channel is for educational purposes only, and is neither a substitute nor a replacement for professional medical advice or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should consult a physician or other healthcare professional. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge Melanie Lopez and Melanie Lopez Pilates. from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Melanie Lopez's and Melanie Lopez Pilates' negligence.
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[@MelanieLopezPilates]

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[@MsVivian99]

Hi I’m almost 70 , no core strength at all. I do have the reformer which I used to love. Not used for many years. SO now beginning again! Getting my reformer out and feel your beginners video looks very helpful. :) I will keep a record going into 2024.

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

That's fantastic - best wishes on your reentry into Pilates! Thanks so much for your feedback.

[@GoldenBirdBrain]

This has become my "Go To" routine/video when I'm at a loss for what to do. It always kicks my butt! Thanks for all the great content and Happy Holidays!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Aww, thank you, Patty! That made me so happy to read. Happy holidays! ❤️

[@raynaduggan2083]

Not me getting my IQ reformer and thinking finally I can do what I want when I want (as opposed to classes)...well that's all fun sometimes but after a while- I missed the guidance of the class feel. So glad I found some videos, this was my first! Thanks very much, enjoyed it!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Glad you liked it! I feel the same way, even as a teacher. Good to have another POV and some different choreography sometimes. Let me know if you’re in search of anything class-wise, I’m happy to make some recommendations if I can.

[@Yaro79514]

Lovely! Thank you for this workout, I have a Home Reformer and have been struggling to do other vids where the reformer is elevated, this is perfect for me both the level and the equipment used, subbed!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Thanks so much, Tina! ❤️🙏

[@fletchergretchen]

Great Class! Can't wait to take the rest of your classes!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Thank you so much, Gretchen! Let me know what you think or if you have any special requests! ❤️

[@ktgrumble3946]

This is great! I struggled in the planks so now I know what to work on. 😂 I’m so glad you use an IQ as that’s what I have & your videos are perfect. Thank you!!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

I am right there with you on the planks these days, lol 😂 thanks for the comments and so glad that you’re liking the videos! Cheers to a fellow IQ reformer fan :)

[@winteddy]

I just saw this in my feed today! I have the IQ Reformer😊Looking forward to take your classes!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Thank you! So glad that you’re here. Let me know if you have any special requests. ❤️

[@maureenscott6090]

Love this workout! I’ve done it dozens of times. Well rounded and done in 30 mins! Thank you!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

That’s the best compliment, Maureen! Thank you so much.❤️

[@susananthoneta1082]

Love this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Yay! Thanks Susan!

[@laralyndy6106]

Thank you🌹

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Thanks as always for your support, Lara! ❤️🙏

[@marladaniel1789]

Do we ever do any exercise with head flat?

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Hi Marla - yes! You can do any of the exercises that have a raised head with the head down on the headrest. Either way is 100% fine.

[@peggyrbaldwin]

I love this video! I have a new Balanced Body Metro IQ, so it’s nice to see videos that use it. The plank exercise at the end is kind of scary, though. Is it really a beginner exercise? I have hypermobile joints and had a reverse shoulder replacement 2 years ago, and I know it this body it’s probably not a good idea. I’m looking for other beginner videos that will be safer for me.

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Hi Peggy! The shoulder pulses are borderline beginner/intermediate, but usually for folks with hypermobility, one may want to strengthen the deep core, back and shoulders through full range of motion before getting too far into variations like this (generally speaking -- this is not medical advice). I have more beginner videos here -- please check these out and see if anything speaks to you: kzbin.info/aero/PLvm4xcV7lcJRn3YdaOUFdM_QUmrgKhhGX&si=hwJ0lrTU8dKTURHO

[@charleneramirez5878]

We love this video … my husband and I are seniors and have a IQ and love it …can u and Rebekah do a “ seniors beginner “ workout on the IQ reformer too.

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

I just love this - you’ve got it! Let me know if you and your husband have an ideal workout length, and we’ll get right on that. 💗

[@charleneramirez5878]

@@MelanieLopezPilates We both think … 30 mins are perfect …👍🏻

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Roger that - thanks Charlene!

[@christinaguadalupe8892]

Omg I finally did a bridge without moving the carriage!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

NICE! Well done! 👏👏👏

[@PierreLaRRRR]

More like this one please!!

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Thanks Pierre! I created the following video as the next level to this one - you might like it. Let me know what you think! 35 Min Intermediate Reformer Pilates Workout At Home / Moderate Intensity IQ Reformer Workout kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2W2f4qYhs6Sg8U

[@PierreLaRRRR]

@@MelanieLopezPilates thanks for the rec!! Just tried it and liked it- I appreciate the direction.

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Thank you! Happy to hear it! ❤️🙏

[@MirakelK]

The workout itself is good, although I don't know if I would consider some in the plank series (e.g., the pike) "beginner". My real problem is the advertisement breaks! There are at least 6, which completely break up and ruin the flow of the workout.

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Hey! Fair point, the pikes probably skew toward advanced beginner in my opinion, but a good goal to work toward with repetition of the class and as one builds strength and endurance in plank position. I recommend sticking with what feels right in your body on any given day, and if a variation isn’t feeling right or like the best choice in the moment, please always feel empowered to choose another option - something we covered earlier in the sequence is usually a good choice, or for planks, a good alternative for many is adding all springs to the machine and doing some short bear holds (in quadruped position with the knees hovered for brief intervals). That said, no exercise is right for everyone, so it’s critical to listen to your body, as it sounds like you are. I hope that that’s helpful - thanks for the feedback 🙏

[@pennyeau]

KZbin membership is so worth it for things like this! 🙏🏼

[@user-ci6vf1ni9w]

Hi in your membership sign up do you have a beginner's 10 day or 30 day ect programme to follow or just a mix of workouts? I'm looking for a beginner's challenge and really enjoy your videos but want something that's structured to follow as a beginning.

[@MelanieLopezPilates]

Hi Alysha - thanks for the question! There’s not a beginner’s program in the membership tier at this time, but I’d recommend checking out my 10-day jumpstart program on the main channel as a starting point: kzbin.info/aero/PLvm4xcV7lcJRT8MTaRA2zebCU2su3RDSm - it includes foundational movement and increases in challenge along the way, so I think it would be a good place to begin. I have another 14-day program launching shortly in June 2023 on the main channel, which will extend that work with some added challenge for another 14 days. Thereafter, the membership tier work will probably be a good fit. Let me know if that helps of if you have any other questions, happy to help.

[@valerie4115]

You lost me at planks