Intermediate Tabata Reformer #51
April 2026
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27m
Starting springs: 1 red (heavy)
No props
Class notes:
1. Warm up (1) squats 60 seconds
2. Eve’s lunge right 1 red (heavy) (1) Full range of motion lunge (20 seconds); scooter (10 seconds), (2) lift heel - full range of motion lunge (20 seconds); scooter (10 seconds)
3. Break (45 seconds)
4. Supine arms 1 red (heavy) (1) tricep press, legs bend and extend to match arms (20 seconds); hold arms by hips - continue legs (10 seconds), (2) straight arm lower and lift, straight legs lower and lift to match arms (20 seconds); hold arms by hips - continue legs (10 seconds)
5. Break (45 seconds)
6. Eve’s lunge series left 1 red (heavy) - repeat series from #2 on other side
7. Break (45 seconds)
8. Arms facing straps 1 red (heavy) (1) bicep curl (20 seconds); hold bicep curl - tap backs hips to heels (10 seconds), (2) chest expansion (20 seconds); hold arms back - tap backs hips to heels (10 seconds)
9. Break (45 seconds)
10. Plank 1 red (heavy) or 1 blue (medium) (1) shoulder hinge (20 seconds); hold plank (10 seconds), (2) plank to pike (20 seconds); hold plank (10 seconds)
11. Cool down 1 red (heavy) (120 seconds) (1) child’s pose with hands on foot bar, (2) keep left hand on foot bar, reach right arm across body and let it rest on rails, (3) repeat #2 on opposite side, (4) flow child’s pose to swan
DISCLAIMER: Please consult your doctor or health care professional before starting this workout. If you experience pain or discomfort at any time during this workout, you should stop immediately. By performing these exercises, you do so at your own risk. By using this video, you understand and agree that AO Pilates will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of this workout video.
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