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30 MIN FULL BODY WORKOUT || At-Home Beginner Pilates (No Equipment)

Move With Nicole

Nicole McPherson

Focus Area(s):

Full Body

30

minutes

Duration: 

Workout Type:

Pilates, Toning/Strength

December 1, 2022

0:20

Workout starts at

Breathing & Warm-up (00:18)

  • Breathing exercises ?�? Focus on expanding and contracting the ribs while seated.
  • Side stretching ?�? Stretching each side while seated, with arm movements.

Core Activation (02:55)

  • C-curve roll back ?�? Rounding the spine back while seated.
  • Seated arm reaches ?�? Alternating arm reaches while maintaining core engagement.
  • Arm reaches with breathing exercises ?�? Alternating arm movements while maintaining a neutral spine.

Lower Body Strength & Stability (06:04)

  • Arm reaches in tabletop position ?�? Alternating arm movements while imprinting spine.
  • Toe taps ?�? Alternating leg movements while maintaining core stability.
  • Toe taps with arm reaches ?�? Combining arm and leg movements.
  • Bridge lifts ?�? Lifting and lowering the hips while pressing through the heels.
  • Bridge with heel lifts ?�? Adding a heel lift challenge.
  • Bridge pulses ?�? Small pulses while holding the bridge position.

Abdominal & Oblique Work (10:15)

  • Abdominal curl ?�? Lifting the head and shoulders while engaging the core.
  • Oblique twists ?�? Twisting the torso while pulling the elbow toward the opposite knee.
  • Twisting crunches ?�? Alternating side-to-side torso twists.

Seated Mobility & Stretching (11:49)

  • Rock to seated position ?�? Hug knees and rock up to a seated position.
  • Seated forward reach ?�? Tucking chin in, sliding hands forward for a deep stretch.
  • Seated spinal twist ?�? Twisting left and right with controlled exhales.
  • Reverse tabletop stretch ?�? Pressing hips up to stretch shoulders and hips.

Tabletop & Side Kneeling Strength (14:15)

  • Tabletop leg extension ?�? Extending one leg while maintaining core stability.
  • Knee tuck from tabletop ?�? Pulling knee into the chest while keeping spine straight.
  • Rainbow legs ?�? Tapping toes side to side while keeping hips stable.
  • Side kneeling leg lift ?�? Wrapping the waist, opening, and lifting the leg.
  • Side kneeling pulses ?�? Small leg pulses to strengthen stability.
  • Side bend stretch ?�? Reaching arm overhead for a deep lateral stretch.

Back & Upper Body Strength (20:36)

  • Prone back extension ?�? Lifting chest and arms while keeping belly button engaged.
  • Prone arm lifts ?�? Raising arms with palms facing down, then up.
  • Palm rotations ?�? Rotating hands between palms down and up.

Upper Body Challenge (22:17)

  • Child's pose ?�? Resting position for deep breathing.
  • Tricep push-ups ?�? Push-up variations focusing on triceps and control.
  • Prone palm forward reach ?�? Extending arms forward and back while lifting chest.
  • Superman hold ?�? Lifting legs, chest, and arms simultaneously.
  • Child's pose to Tricep push-ups ?�? Flow between child?�?s pose and push-ups.

Cooldown & Stretch (25:56)

  • Chest-opening stretch ?�? Hands interlaced behind back for a shoulder release.
  • Seated spinal twist ?�? Twisting torso for mobility.
  • Seated glute stretch ?�? Cross-legged stretch targeting glutes.
  • Side bend stretch ?�? Arms overhead for a lateral release.
  • Seated spinal rolls ?�? Alternating between open chest and rounded spine.
  • Final breathing exercise ?�? Deep inhale and exhale to finish the class.

Tags:

Floor

Low impact (or with low impact alternatives)

No jumping, No burpees, No planks

No equipment

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