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Intro to the Beginner Mat Series - Start Here! ( 0:01:24)

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Start here! Watch the intro to our Beginner Mat Series that explains how to use this series for the best results. Joseph Pilates said that in 10 Sessions, you will feel a difference; in 20 sessions, you'll see a difference; and in 30 sessions, you'll have a whole new body. It's really true and it works most effectively if you train smart. Our series helps you progress at your own pace and in a systematic and safe way, layering on challenges from one workout video to the next. Stay with a workout until you feel confident with the exercises and then move on the the next video. We hope you enjoy our Beginner Mat Series.

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Ranch Mat Series - Level 1, Workout 2 ( 0:33:47)

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This workout is part of a series called Ranch Mat, Level 1. This series was developed because I was a guest Pilates Instructor at Rancho La Puerta for a week. During that week I taught a 45-minute, progressive Pilates Mat Level 1 class each day. There are six workouts in this series. This second workout uses a Flex-Band™ and a Fitness Circle™. My goal was to teach the beginner Mat workout in a way that would have participants coming back each day. This is a progression from day one, but I had more students (word spread about my class from Day 1), so you’ll notice a lot of options. I kept a copy of all of my class notes and turned them into a series for John Garey TV. I hope you enjoy the series. This workout is 45 minutes in length. It is designed as a full body workout to introduce Pilates to new participants. Throughout the video, programming tips are given on how to present the exercises, and the purpose for the selections made. Not all exercises are for everyone, so pick and choose which ones will work best for your client and / or group.

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Ranch Mat Series - Level 1, Workout 4 ( 0:37:42)

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This workout is part of a series called Ranch Mat, Level 1. This series was developed after I was a guest Pilates Instructor at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico for a week. During that week I taught a 45-minute, progressive Pilates Mat Level 1 class each day. There are six workouts in this series. This fourth workout uses a Foam Roller and Toning Balls. My goal was to teach the beginner Mat workout in a way that would have participants coming back each day. I kept a copy of all of my class notes and turned them into a series for John Garey TV. I hope you enjoy the series. The workout is designed as a full body workout to introduce Pilates to new participants. Throughout the video programming tips are given on how to present the exercises and the purpose for the selections made. Not all exercises are for everyone, so pick and choose which ones will work best for your client and / or group.

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Ranch Mat Series - Level 1, Workout 5 ( 0:30:57)

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This workout is part of a series called Ranch Mat, Level 1. This series was developed because I was a guest Pilates Instructor at Rancho La Puerta for a week. During that week I taught a 45-minute, progressive Pilates Mat Level 1 class each day. There are six workouts in this series. This fifth workout uses a Fitness Circle™ and a Flex-Band™. My goal was to teach the beginner Mat workout in a way that would have participants coming back each day. I kept a copy of all of my class notes and turned them into a series for John Garey TV. I hope you enjoy the series. The workout is 30 minutes in length, but I only did 1 round of most exercise sets. Sets can be increased to make it longer. It is designed as a full body workout to introduce Pilates to new participants. Throughout the video programming tips are given on how to present the exercises and the purpose for the selections made. Not all exercises are for everyone, so pick and choose which ones will work best for your client and / or group.

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Ranch Mat Series - Level 1, Workout 1 ( 0:42:40)

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This workout is part of a series called Ranch Mat, Level 1. This series was developed because I was a guest Pilates Instructor at Rancho La Puerta for a week. During that week I taught a 45-minute, progressive Pilates Mat Level 1 class each day. There are six workouts in this series. This first one is without equipment and the others that follow use various equipment. My goal was to teach the beginner Mat workout in a way that would have participants coming back each day, so this is not a typical “first class workout.” I kept a copy of all of my class notes and turned them into a series for John Garey TV. I hope you enjoy the series. This workout is 45 minutes in length. It is designed as a full body workout to introduce Pilates to new participants. Throughout the video, programming tips are given on how to present the exercises, and the purpose for the selections made. Not all exercises are for everyone, so pick and choose which ones will work best for your client and / or group.

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Ranch Mat Series - Level 1, Workout 6 ( 0:36:38)

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This workout is part of a series called Ranch Mat, Level 1. This series was developed because I was a guest Pilates Instructor at Rancho La Puerta for a week. During that week I taught a 45-minute, progressive Pilates Mat Level 1 class each day. There are six workouts in this series. This is the sixth and final workout and we use a Fitness Circle, Flex-Band, and Toning Balls. My goal was to teach the beginner Mat workout in a way that would have participants coming back each day. I kept a copy of all of my class notes and turned them into a series for John Garey TV. I hope you enjoy the series. The workout is 36 minutes in length, but I only did 1 round of most exercise sets. Sets can be increased to make it longer. It is designed as a full body workout to introduce Pilates to new participants. Throughout the video programming tips are given on how to present the exercises and the purpose for the selections made. Not all exercises are for everyone, so pick and choose which ones will work best for your client and / or group.

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Ranch Mat Series - Level 1, Workout 3 ( 0:39:05)

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This workout is part of a series called Ranch Mat, Level 1. This series was developed because I was a guest Pilates Instructor at Rancho La Puerta for a week. During that week I taught a 45-minute, progressive Pilates Mat Level 1 class each day. There are six workouts in this series. This third workout uses a Flex-Band™, a Fitness Circle™ and Toning Balls. My goal was to teach the beginner Mat workout in a way that would have participants coming back each day. I kept a copy of all of my class notes and turned them into a series for John Garey TV. I hope you enjoy the series. The workout is 39 minutes in length. It is designed as a full body workout to introduce Pilates to new participants. Throughout the video programming tips are given on how to present the exercises and the purpose for the selections made. Not all exercises are for everyone, so pick and choose which ones will work best for your client and / or group.

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Intermediate Reformer Series - Workout 1 ( 0:46:23)

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This is the perfect introduction to Intermediate Reformer and is meant to be performed after the Beginner Series, or if you have some experience on the Reformer. In this first workout, we’ll include many of the exercises we practiced in the Beginner Series, but we’ll be adding in the intermediate level exercises. Once you are comfortable with this workout, move onto the next in the Series, Workout 2. Programming Tips: The recommended springs are for a Merrithew® Reformer. Other manufacturer’s Reformers will need different springs. Proper assessment and progressions must be completed with each participant in order to assure a safe and effective workout.

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6 Week Intermediate Reformer Series - Intro Video ( 0:01:13)

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Beginner Mat Series Workout 4 ( 0:44:56)

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This is workout 4 in our Beginner Mat Series. Each workout progresses you to increase strength and mobility, while teaching your the fundamental Pilates Mat exercises. Programming Tips: This workout is part of the Beginner Mat Series. Be sure that you are confident with the previous workout, before progressing to the next. Please be sure that you or your clients and classes are ready for all of these exercises. Proper assessment and progressions must be completed with each participant in order to assure a safe and effective workout.

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