Pilates Reformer Full Body Workout #23 | No Props | All Levels

This is a little over a 45 minute pilates reformer workout designed for people of all skill levels. I offer modifications and spring adjustments to make the exercises easier or harder. My style of pilates is to get a great workout and feel the burn. I do 15 - 20 reps of each exercise so your muscles feel fatigued in a great way! Get ready to work those glutes, arms and abs in this full body workout!
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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 Body With Michelle and Alexis will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you may sustain as a result of exercises performed in these videos.

[@anacortesyogastudio7994]

Oh man-this was one was 🔥🔥 I had to take several breaks but loved the challenge and will definitely do this one again in the future to note how much stronger I am! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome!!! The plank series in this one is killer, great job! Nothing wrong with taking breaks, better to take breaks and keep good form 😊

[@mervegenc445]

I cannot stop coming to this 🎉sooo good and so challenging that i want to stop the moment i start and i love feeling great afterwards. Thank you❤

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Haha love that you stick with it even though it’s challenging cause that end feeling is definitely worth it!💪

[@jairolima5494]

Good Morning! Have a beautiful day and hope that the worries won't be present.

[@mervegenc445]

Omg this one was challenging 😂 but definitely loved it. I will come back to that! thank you for sharing❤

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Yes!! I remember a lot of people saying that, especially the plank series on this one!

[@bikinivice5365]

My favorite workout!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you! I really liked this one too, the plank series is one of my favorites!

[@lauriesterling9578]

That was awesome! I did this one yesterday and my upper back, arms and lats have definitely been worked!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Oh yes!!! I definitely remember being sore after this one. So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@lauralynch5358]

Another powerful workout!!! Keep them coming!! Thanks so much!!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Glad you had a great workout, love to hear that!

[@graciehannifin294]

Wow! Great class! I must admit there were lots of tears and cussing on my part today😂 Every time you said 10 more I was like “are you freaking kidding me right now?”. But I did love it all! Appreciated the back exercises ❤ Thank you!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Hahah!! I know that’s the famous last words of a pilates instructor “10 more”. Great job pushing through it! Hope you felt amazing the next day 💪😊

[@ivanapappolla5027]

I enjoyed very much the second part of the workout from the plank series to the obligues. Thanks for posting this video

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks so much Ivana! I agree, the plank and oblique series was one of my favorite parts of the workout too 😊

[@jenniferp2676]

Awesome workout especially for upper body which I need. Thank you!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you for feedback, really appreciate it!

[@helenbartlett8896]

Another fantastic workout! Thank you!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you Helen! 😊

[@christineaffrunti6637]

Fantastic workout! Especially loved the planks and obliques!🔥🔥

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks Christine! Appreciate the feedback 😊 The planks and obliques section seem to be a favorite in this workout!

[@normamontoya6617]

Exelente !! Gracias

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you!!!

[@marylarussa617]

Another awesome workout!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks Mary!

[@toniphillips4095]

great workout thanks Michelle 🌺

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mkb7997]

WOW!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Yah! Glad you liked it

[@katarinavc]

Excellent!!!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you! 😊

[@karinasolis6928]

I loved it! more arm workouts please :)

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Happy to hear! Have you tried the upper body focus workout yet? That is 25 mins of all arms!

[@chriswalker7972]

Awesome thankyou for the push 👌

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You’re very welcome! Glad you liked the workout 💪

[@desireeharris5298]

This was a tough one but so good! ❤

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome, Glad you liked it! Agree, it was definitely challenging!

[@marylarussa617]

Thanks!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You’re welcome! 💪

[@sabrinaestellepilates6451]

Great workout, sweating here in our UK mini heatwave! I especially loved the second half plank and obliques, was a tough one on the shoulders for Aerolates 4 chord machine. I felt it quite a lot in my hamstrings, more so than the glutes, during the shoulder bridge work to try and maintain my carriage from moving. Should I have increased the spring tension and also got a better pelvic tilt to try and get it into the glutes more?

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks Sabrina! Hopefully the heatwave doesn't last for long! Someone else mentioned that these shoulder exercises on the Aero were tough. If you do this workout again, either try using a 2 or 3lb dumbbell or use both hands on the lightest tension and face forward for the shoulder press and backwards bringing the arms out to a T for rear shoulders. That should feel a lot better on the shoulders. For the bridges, you will feel hamstrings, but if you only felt hamstrings and not glutes than yes increase the spring tension, so you can focus more on tilting the pelvis and squeezing the glutes and not have to worry as much of the carriage moving. Also, each time you lift the pelvis, hold the squeeze of the glutes at the top for a few seconds before releasing. Even as your lower, keep trying to squeeze the glutes because that will keep the engagement of the muscle throughout the exercise. Hopefully these tips help, if you have any more questions feel free to ask!

[@loriwhitney695]

I just found you. This was a really great workout!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Love to hear that

[@nancydaul2010]

I was excited to see a new video! Great workout, cute leggings!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks Nancy! That makes my day to hear that you were excited for the new workout and you enjoyed it! The leggings are from a Brazilian brand, love anything bright and funky!

[@gylgunstream6262]

Killer! 😊

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Thanks

[@alejandrapettinari4211]

Me encanta súper

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Thank you

[@theagencycoffsharbour9259]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you 😊

[@ginawhite6272]

I also was so excited to see a new video! I do have a question. I'm using an Aeropilates with four black cords. The shoulder work in this class was too hard even on just one cord. I remember in one of your classes you recommended using hand weights if the workout was too intense. What weight would you recommend? Thanks so much.

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Aww thanks Gina, love to hear that! For the shoulder exercises, try using a 2 or 3lb dumbbell. I wouldn't go any heavier, just because of the amount of reps we do, you want to feel your shoulders working, but not being strained. Other option, would use be to use one cord and use both arms, facing toward the foot bar and doing a shoulder press motion. The other exercises facing the back and opeing the arms out to a T position. They will work the same muscles! Let me know if you have any other questions, always happy to help

[@ginawhite6272]

@@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis Thank you!!!

[@MissyP166]

thanks! Im gonna try this with my class next weel. Just a quick one, the plank exercise you went straight into, what could of you done to build up to plank? A leg pull prep maybe? (knee hoover) thinking about regressions for this exercise for those less able to do full plank, xx

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Instead of doing a full plank, I usually would modify with keeping their knees down so if your machines have the platform just keep the knees down. If you don’t have the platform you could have them turn around so their knees are now on the reformer and forearms could be on a box over the springs or they can stay on their hands. But your suggestions also would work as well! 😊

[@MissyP166]

@@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis thanks for speedy reply! That's a great idea too! Will give it a try xx

[@lisamarshall2146]

How would you do the moves of pushing from behind the reformer if your reformer isn't on a stand? I have the stand but I had to take it off due to balance issues right now. Thanks

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Do you have a box or platform for the reformer? If you have either of these you can place them on top on the rails all the way to back and sit on either the platform or the box and then put your legs to the outside of the rails almost straddling the machine. You could also kneel in the well, and put a mat or pillow down if your floors are hard.

[@lisamarshall2146]

@@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis Thank You so much!