Pilates Reformer Workout Intermediate (Glutes and Abs 30 Minutes)

This 30 minute pilates reformer workout focuses at getting the glutes fired up and the core engage. This quick, effective workout in the comfort of your own home where you get a studio pilates class but at home for free. Not sure how to use your pilates reformer, follow along and I'll take you through an amazing home workout routine. Looking for pilates reformer glute exercises or pilates reformer abs to strengthen your core. This workout will leaving you feeling like your abs are stronger and glutes are tighter.
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Equipment shown:
Merrithew V2 Max Plus Reformer
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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.

[@catherinekinsella534]

Brilliant thank you! Super hard for he glutes, even without a band!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks Catherine!

[@wwLauren]

Great workout!! Everything is shaking! By far my FAVORITE!!❤

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome!!! I love a good pilates shake, always feels so good 💪😊

[@mervegenc445]

Wow wow burning 🎉 added 15 mins cardio before this and made huge difference. Thank you for sharing this amazing workout🎉🎉

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome!!! I love doing a cardio workout right before pilates, it’s such a good combo 💪

[@katiegirlkatiegirl]

This was so hard (in a good way!) Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You’re very welcome! Always want to keep the workouts challenging but do able so we keep getting stronger 💪

[@loriquinn4960]

That was an awesome workout!! I’ve never done a few of those except uses on the reformer. I will be back!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks so much! Glad you some of the exercises were new, always fun to learn new exercises on the reformer 😊

[@amandatalbot-bg6nb]

Sooo good . Your classes are just the best . Thank you so much for your dedication .❤❤

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it 😊

[@leila9628]

Looooove this class ❤ amazing glute workout

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@morgbrown1]

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This was great!!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Love to hear that, thanks so much 😊

[@freespirit3937]

Another round today and love the pain afterwards 👊👊👊

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Haha yes! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@laurayoung6278]

First of your workouts I've tried, it was fantastic!!! Thanks!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Thank you so much! Hope you try and like the other workouts too! 😊

[@alenathompson1938]

This was a HOT Pilates workout in my warm house! lol. Could do me a big favor for future videos?? When you start into the reps can you say how many counts we are doing? Like if you can say right off the bat...20...10....etc! This just helps mentally how long to hang on for! Thanks so much :)

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Nice!! I can definitely try to do that, my goal is usually to do 15-20 of each rep, though sometimes when I’m doing the workout my body is giving out after 10 or I might not be feeling the exercise enough so I go longer. So I kind of base the reps off of how hard or easy the moves are at the time but like I said my goal is usually 15-20reps so if you do any of my workouts that are up, mentally prepare for 15-20 😊💪

[@alenathompson1938]

@@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis Ok that's great to know! Thanks so much! All you Pilates ladies on KZbin are very inspiring! THANK YOU AND KEEP IT UP!!!

[@tiffanycooper926]

WOW!!! This was amazing and challenging. Thank you!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome, thank you!!

[@ginawhite6272]

This is a great class! Thanks!!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Happy to hear! Thank you 😊

[@huyenhoang9998]

Thank you so much. Awesome work out. Effective. I’m going to do it everyday ❤

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Amazing! Love to hear that! You’re glutes and abs will be super strong if you do this every day 😊💪

[@readyrobyn]

fantastic, great burn. thank you

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks so much! Glad that you enjoyed the workout 💪

[@yuxie4408]

Such an amazing workout! You’re a wonderful teacher, and very motivating. The time went by really fast during this class. I was engaged the whole time. Thank you! 💗

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome, thanks so much for the kind words! Love it when a workout goes by so quick and you’re not bored and waiting for it to end 😊

[@marylarussa617]

Great class, as always!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you! 😊

[@katherinesmith3225]

Just found you today. What a find! Thank you....

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome, glad you found my page! My other reformer workouts are similar style, challenging and feel the burn, but do able and feel great!

[@katianagno9184]

Τέλεια που βάλατε υπότιτλους στα ελληνικά ❤❤❤❤❤❤ ευχαριστώ πολύ

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You’re so welcome!!! I haven’t done it to all the videos yet because it take some time. I did it on the most popular ones and all the new ones. Eventually I’ll add them to all the workouts 😊

[@katianagno9184]

@Pilates Body with Michelle & Alexis ❤️❤️❤️ thank you very much for your time you helped me a lot

[@dami1403]

love your exercises！ I started with #1. Looking for some stability chair exercises too!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you!! I have two chair workouts on my channel, you should definitely check them out!

[@amandatalbot-bg6nb]

Loved that 😅. Thank you 🙏

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Thanks so much

[@fitnessmarketinghub]

Just came across your channel... Nice work Michelle and Alexis. Tonnes of potential here keep it up! :-)

[@jesuisjoelleeee]

Pheeeew this had my glutes burning 🔥 😩 😫 😭 thank you for the awesome workout !!!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Yes, this one is definitely a booty burner! Glad you enjoyed the workout 😊

[@lucreciagarcia2875]

Muchas Gracias gracias Gracias excelente sesion

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you!! So glad you like the workout 💪

[@mkb7997]

Amazing muscle burn!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Yes it is! Glad you liked it 😊

[@vidabela3763]

Parabéns ótima explicação 👏

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you!

[@MamaPersonalTrainer]

Holy f*ing $h*t that was HARD! I LOVED IT!!! Don’t think I’ve ever cursed that much on a reformer before 😂 I’m not gonna be able to sit tomorrow!… thank you! 😁👍

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Haha love it! This one was definitely a tough workout 💪

[@freespirit3937]

Amazing it's like I did a full weights session 👍👍👍

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Yes I like my pilates workouts to feel like a workout and feel like your building muscle. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@harveylawton2984]

That was wicked, thank you!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Glad you liked it

[@MissMoore01011]

That was amazing! Where did u get your training?

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks so much! I got certified through BASI (Body Art and Science International) it’s a great program and it’s world wide. After I got certified I just took other people’s classes and practiced myself a lot seeing what exercises I liked or didn’t 😊

[@kasialeparska2480]

Ufffff! STRONG glutes and core❣️🦾

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Yes this is definitely a challenge workout!

[@theagencycoffsharbour9259]

WOW ! That was soo good . Thank you 🙏

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! This has some of my favorite glute exercises in this workout

[@jenniferwood4629]

Great workout! Loving your videos

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Thanks so much!

[@jairolima5494]

Muito bom mesmo ...boa execução e variações em um mesmo equipamento.🌞

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you 😊

[@leticiacardenas9473]

Excelente workout! Hi from mexico!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you so much!!!

[@marylarussa617]

3x through - still tough. Great workout.

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Yes I get that! There are some exercises or sequences that never seem to get easier no matter how many times I do it! Haha

[@vickynguyen7596]

All I can say after thi is woooooo super intense 😍😍😍😍 thank you 😍😍😍

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You’re welcome! 💪💪💪

[@nataliewhite9387]

Great workout!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks so much!

[@PilatesOnDemand]

That was awesome!!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks so much!

[@sultanceylan268]

Thank you.I live in Türkiye.❤

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the workout 😊

[@caracasey6405]

Really good! Just what i needed thank you ☺️

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mervegenc445]

I really love this one and my daughter thinks it has funny music 😂😂😂

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Haha yeah the music is not the greatest, that’s why all the newer videos don’t have the music. I had to use music that was copy right free and the options weren’t the best. At least the workout makes up for it though, hopefully 😊

[@mervegenc445]

@@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis I knooow but she really wanted me to say 😂 workout is so good so I never hear it 😂

[@maria-magdalenacostache7059]

Thank you for this video. where did you buy this equipment?

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You're welcome! My reformer is made by a company called Merrithew, it's a Canadian company. My machine is the V2max reformer plus and I got the bundle, which includes the box, platform and the longer platform to convert machine into cadillac/tower. Here is the link to what I have, but all the reformers they have a great! www.merrithew.com/shop/ProductDetail/ST01083_V2-Max-Plus-Reformer-Bundle?Currency=USD&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO_crFJR_HjL8DK3Wke_IndSuV4hqpk7ep9_SLj6s2RwR84wBxDZVjKdfqBoCVJgQAvD_BwE

[@suebrobst5233]

Awesome just found you, instant subscribe 😍

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thanks so much Sue! Glad you liked the workout and greatly appreciate the subscribe!

[@aiciram09]

les miracles accomplis par la pratique régulière en institut du reformer, sous contrôle d'une monitrice experte, une heure par semaine, sont stupéfiants : plus de maux de dos ou de bassin, équilibre bien meilleur, etc. malgré mes 80 ans passés !!!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thats amazing!!! Pilates is a wonderful form of exercise to keep our bodies healthy for a long time! And you're proof that regular pilates practice can keep you going!

[@mervegenc445]

Sooooooo good not sure i wuill be able sit in the next hour😂

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Haha! Hopefully it’s a good sore. Glad you enjoyed it 💪

[@kristinachilton3998]

that was hard!!!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Some one else said that recently. I honestly haven’t done this one in a really long time cause it was one of the first workouts I made on KZbin. I designed the class for a private client of mine that only liked doing glutes and abs, so that’s probably why this one was particularly hard. There are a ton of other workouts on the channel that aren’t as hard. 😊

[@kayt2693]

thank you x

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@HannahsHabits]

Thank you 😊😊💛

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it

[@Eflodur]

Nice machine nice workout but could it be that most of the exercises would be also possibel with a bunch of cheap tools like thera band and others?

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Yes for this specific workout, several of the exercises could be done with resistance bands instead of the machines but on some of the exercises if you used a resistance band it might move up the leg so this machine functionally works better and other workouts on the channel you wouldn’t be able to do the same exercises with only bands.

[@camaronCamarona]

Thanks a lot!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

You’re very welcome! 😊

[@TaylorQuince19493]

Is there a reason why my back hurts when doing glute bridges?

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Yes, there are a few reasons your back would hurt. Typically when someone says they feel it in their back and not their glutes/hamstrings, it’s because there are lifting their hips using their ribs and back instead of their hamstring and hips. You always want to be able to see your pelvic bone when you lift your hips, if you can’t see it then typically your ribs and stomach are arching, which is a no no. Next time you do bridges, don’t lift your hips as high, try keeping the upper and mid back on the mat so just the tailbone it lifting slightly and focus more on tucking the pelvis and squeezing the hamstring and glutes. Bridges do also strengthen the back, so it could be the lower back muscles just getting strengthened but typically it’s the first scenario

[@TaylorQuince19493]

Thank you! Love your focused workouts and can't wait for more glute ones :)

[@TaylorQuince19493]

Hi! Does it help if I do the bridges on the box instead? Like having the foot rest lower and put a box on top?

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

@@TaylorQuince19493 That could help, if you try it that way, just make sure you don't lift your hips higher than your stomach and you are keeping the mid/upper part of your back on the box.

[@marianancyospinacardona5048]

Bien bien. Gracias. Tengo artrosis de cadera y 74 años. También tengo osteoporosis. Este plan es maravilloso para mí. Sudo bastante y eso es grandioso para mí. No uso las bandas. estoy muy feliz por encontrarte.

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

I used google translate for this: ¡Muchas gracias! ¡Me alegro de que hayas encontrado mi canal y muy feliz de que mis entrenamientos te estén ayudando!

[@vidabela3763]

Parabéns

[@littyysounds4361]

Where did you get the machine

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

My machine is from a company called Merrithew. I have the Merrithew V2 max plus reformer. But they have several different reformer options. www.merrithew.com/shop/pilates-reformers

[@gs8433]

Hi, I am confused with the use of the reformer. I've never used a reformer before and going to my first class soon, but I'm baffled that it seems by these videos on youtube people are straightening their legs fully on the reformer but does this not lock your knee? Thank you if you reply to provide clarity. I just don't want do anything my injure myself

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

There are many exercises on the reformer where you will straighten the legs fully, but the movement is slow as you push out so you aren’t locking the legs quickly. Instead of thinking about locking the legs I think of squeezing tiny quads muscles and glutes. But if you are taking a class the instructor should come around and correct your form

[@gs8433]

@@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis thank you so much for your reply I was curious

[@marianancyospinacardona5048]

Hola. Para cuidar tus rodillas, cuando extiendas las piernas no lo hagas totalmente. Deja un pequeño espacio como dos cm. Para tus rodillas. O mejor explicado, no hagas extensión total de la rodilla, reservate un 3%. importante es que las manos y la columna estén bien pegaditos a la plataforma. Yo tengo artrosis y me protejo así. Saludos desde cali

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

@@marianancyospinacardona5048 I couldn't find your other post about where you asked where I got my reformer. Its made by a company in Canada called Merrithew. This is the companies website: www.merrithew.com/

[@woodhousestudio6016]

What machine is this ?

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Its the Merrithew v2 max plus reformer

[@Elsadeherrera]

3 min in and I’m already destroyed

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

This is definitely a tough workout! Some of the other ones start off a little easier.

[@emilymeraz]

its a great workout but i would say for it to be really effective you do need the strap, i know you say you dont but then the video kinda focuses on that alot.

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

I definitely agree that it is way more effective to have the band! I still mention that people could do that workout because I don’t want to deter someone anyone if they don’t have the prop at the moment or if someone is a beginner.

[@mollycarroll7648]

Too long in the same position for me. Painful wrists!

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Sorry to hear it was painful on your wrists, but appreciate your feedback

[@Mary.D.A]

Your wrist were in pain because you put all your weight there. You have to push the place you put your hands on in order to win the gravity. I found that workout routine excellent

[@mollycarroll7648]

@Mary.D.A I'm a Pilates instructor so I understand gravity and how the body works, but thanks for assuming you know why my wrists hurt. I wouldn't ask my clients to hold this position this long either as its very common for this to be uncomfortable.

[@E.T.R_FITNESS]

This made me shake like a leaf

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Awesome! Love to hear that 💪

[@billwunderlich8433]

Another great workout, just a suggestion, I’d forget the music. I find it distracting and sometimes I miss your clues because of the music.

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Glad you enjoyed the workout! Yes I actually stopped putting music on all the newer videos. This video happened to be one of my first ones so I was figuring out what people liked and didn’t like. But appreciate the suggestions! 😊

[@laurenmcintyre7455]

Oh she’s the only one who plays music and I love it. Way more to choose from without

[@laurenmcintyre7455]

Can’t please everyone, but o appreciate it. So boring without and can’t stream both on the phone. Most instructors are without music and so I dig yours

[@3rdtwirl494]

❤️ nice. But pls lose the music x

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

A lot of the newer videos don’t have music, this was one of the first ones so was playing around with what worked

[@edsonrodriguez9853]

Con todo respeto Tremenda cola

[@PilatesBodywithMichelleAlexis]

Thank you!

[@keri2597]

This was way too hard.