Flexia Quick Start Challenge

Our essential class toolkit for nailing your first 7 days with your Flexia Smart Reformer.

 

If you’re new to Pilates or need a refresher, you’ll take the Intro to Pilates Challenge, and if you’re an experienced Pilates lover and ready to dive into classes right away, you’ll jump into the Transition to Flexia Challenge.  

 

Day 1: 

Intro to Pilates Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

If you’re new to Pilates, start here!  You’ve got two short video tutorials and a 30-minute workout today:

• Find Your Fit: Learn how to adjust your reformer settings to fit your body.
• Your Spine in Pilates: learn about the term “neutral spine” in Pilates and why it’s so important for your practice. 
• Welcome to the Reformer: your first workout in the Flexia Online Studio! Join our Founder and CEO, Kaleen, in this 31min class to jumpstart your Pilates practice.

 

Transition to Flexia Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

If you’re already comfortable moving on the reformer, your Day 1 is below:

• Find your Fit: Learn how to adjust your reformer settings to fit your body.
• How to Find a Class: our short tutorial on how to quickly find classes in the Flexia Online Studio.
• Centering Flow: Take your first workout with Kelsey

 

Don’t have the All-In Bundle with box, jumpboard and standing platform? This class is for you: Classic Flow with Kelsey

 

P.S. Have questions about assembly or connecting your sensors?  Hop into our Knowledge Base for quick answers to our most common questions, like:

• Assembling your Flexia Reformer
• Connecting your sensor to your wifi
• Troubleshooting your sensor
• How do I adjust my ropes?

 

Plus, a collection on Introduction + Safety within our Online Studio

 

Day 2: 

Your new Flexia Reformer is so much more than a classic, studio-grade reformer. It has sensors beneath your carriage to track the Control, Consistency, and Speed of your movements during classes in the Flexia Online Studio. 

 

Let’s learn more about those metrics in class…

 

Intro to Pilates Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

You’ve got two short video tutorials and a 30-minute workout for Day 2:

• In Class Metrics: learn what you’re looking at on-screen during classes in our Online Studio. 
• Your Breath in Pilates: An introduction to breathing during your workout. This is often the finishing touch of your Pilates practice, but understanding this foundation early on will set you up for success. 
• Kick Up the Heat: jump into class with Kaleen. 

 

Transition to Flexia Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

Day 2 is waiting for you below, a quick tutorial and a stackable workout:

• In Class Metrics: learn what you’re looking at on-screen during classes in our Online Studio. 

• Dynamic Strength: jump into this full body workout with Jada-Rae.
• Movement Caffeine: then a cool down with Kaleen. 

 

Don’t have the All-In Bundle with box, jumpboard and standing platform? This class is for you: Dynamic Strength with Jada-Rae

 

P.S. Have you explored our blog, Move+Flow? Here are some of our favorite articles:

 

How to adjust my springs

How to build your pilates practice

 

Day 3: 

Now that you know your way around your new Flexia Reformer and have crushed some classes, it’s time to dig a little deeper into our smart metrics.

 

Intro to Pilates Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

Two short video tutorials and a 30-minute workout are waiting for you today: 

• After Class Report Card: learn how to interpret your metrics after class and get the most out of your new Smart Reformer.
• Shoulder Positioning: let’s learn about your shoulder blocks on the reformer and where your shoulders should be when seated on all fours (it may surprise you!). 
• Unwind: Post Work Flow: jump into a class with Kelsey

 

Transition to Flexia Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

One short video tutorial and a stackable workout is on deck today:

• After Class Report Card: learn how to interpret your metrics after class and get the most out of your new Smart Reformer.

• Intermediate Flow: turn up the heat in this class with Jada-Rae.
• Prep to Play: then simmer down with Annie. 

 

Don’t have the All-In Bundle with box, jumpboard and standing platform? This class is for you: Full Body Flow with Kaleen

 

P.S. Jump into our podcast, Flexia Talks! Available on iTunes | Spotify

 

Day 4: 

Today, we’re talking about finding your ideal body position while lying face down (aka prone) on the reformer and learning how to tap into that back body. 

 

After all, Pilates isn’t all abs and glutes, engaging your back body is paramount to getting the most out of your practice. Let’s learn more…

 

Intro to Pilates Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

Watch a quick tutorial and jump into your first stackable workout today!

• Lying on Your Stomach: learn more about your body position on the reformer and why it’s so important to learn how to lie on your stomach.

• Wake Up Your Back Body: hop into a class with Annie.

• Back Blast: next, take a class with Kelly. 

 

Transition to Flexia Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

Let’s jump right in for your Day 4: 

• Body Pulse: kick it off with a full body class from Kaleen.
• Total Arms: wrap it up in a quick upper-body 15min with Kelsey. 

 

Don’t have the All-In Bundle with box, jumpboard and standing platform? This class is for you: Water Works with Mychele

 

P.S. Ready for some more back care? Bookmark our Back Care Program with Kelsey, a Collection in the Flexia Online Studio.  

 

Day 5:

For Day 5, we’re talking C-Curve, a classic Pilates shape that will show up time and time again in your practice. Let’s learn how to master it... 

 

Intro to Pilates Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

A quick tutorial and stackable workout are deck for your Day 5:

• The C-Curve: learn how to find your C-Curve and comfortably transition in and out.
• Quick Core: kickstart your workout in 15min with Kelsey.
• Commit Flow: next up is a 25min flow with Mychele.

 

Transition to Flexia Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

We’ve got Day 5 ready for you:

• The Glow Up: Kick up the heat with a class from Mychele.
• Everyday Mobility & Stretch: then savor this restorative class with Kelsey. 

 

Don’t have the All-In Bundle with box, jumpboard and standing platform? This class is for you: Connect Intermediate Flow with Kelsey

 

P.S. Have you joined the Flexia Community Page, yet? Our Community Page is a safe place for Flexia members to meet, ask questions, share workouts, and generally support one another. Join today

 

Day 6:

Today we’re talking about one of the more difficult Pilates exercises in our arsenal, the Roll Up. This exercise is part of Pilates’ classic mat foundations and easily translates to the reformer–but it can be much harder than it looks. 

 

Intro to Pilates Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

A quick tutorial and your stackable workout is waiting:

• The Roll-Up: learn how to perform (and modify!) the roll up. This educational class is an important one.
• Flex and Flow: jump into your first class with Jada-Rae.
• Restore and Stretch: Cool down and recenter with Annie.

 

Transition to Flexia Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

Your Day 6 workout is ready:

• Let’s Connect: jump into a class with Annie. 

• Focus Flow: wrap with a quick “Movement Snack” from Jada-Rae. 

 

Don’t have the All-In Bundle with box, jumpboard and standing platform? This class is for you: Barre Party with Kelly

 

P.S. Learn how to level-up your Pilates skills with these tutorials in the Online Studio. We’re talking skill breakdowns for Teaser, Snake, Long & Short Spine, and Star (among others!). 

 

Day 7:

For our final stop, we’re taking a tour of the Flexia Online Studio and learning how to quickly navigate to find the best class for you. The perfect class may look different for you everyday, so let’s learn how to effortlessly find what you need… 

 

Intro to Pilates Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

Let’s wrap your Quick Start Challenge strong! Here’s what we have planned for your final day:

• Finding a Class: learn how to find your perfect class with us
• Skill Based: Teaser: Kelsey breaks down one of Pilates’ most iconic exercises, the teaser, and how you can learn to master from the ground up.
• Quick Athletic Flow: join Kaleen in this 20min full body flow that will stack all of your new skills together. This is your first intermediate class with us–score! 

CLASS NOTE: Remember to utilize your spring recommendations on the left-hand side of your class screen to toggle up for more of a challenge, or toggle down to bring down the heat. This intermediate class can meet you where you are!

 

Transition to Flexia Challenge (PDF | Online Studio Collection)

The final workouts in your Quick Start Challenge are ready! Here’s what we have planned for your final day:

• Give Me the Barre: start in this class with Kelly. 

• Shining Heart: then finish with a “Movement Snack” from Mychele. 

 

Don’t have the All-In Bundle with box, jumpboard and standing platform? This class is for you: Indulge Your Spine with Kelsey

BONUS CLASS: Fancy Footwork with Kaleen

 

P.S. Ready for your next challenge?  Try the 23 Classes to end 23, a Collection within our Online Studio.