Strength in Numbers: Galentine’s Total Gym Pilates Flow

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Strength in Numbers: Galentine’s Total Gym Pilates Flow

Maria Sollon MS, CSCS, PES

Stronger Together
There’s something special about moving in sync with a friend.  It’s about supporting each other, challenging each other, and celebrating every little victory along the way.  This Galentine’s Day, grab your bestie and flow through a Total Gym Pilates-inspired partner workout designed to enhance strength, balance, and flexibility.

If you want to spice up your routine or simply have some fun, this workout proves that fitness is better together!

Why Train with a Partner?
Pilates focuses on control, precision, and flow, but adding a partner takes it to another level. Here’s how training together can elevate your experience:

  • Boosts Motivation & Accountability – A workout buddy keeps you consistent and helps push you to show up to give your best effort.
  • Enhances Mind-Body Awareness – Having a partner provides feedback and extra cues to fine-tune your form and alignment.
  • Adds Resistance & Stability Challenges – Partner work engages stabilizing muscles in new ways, intensifying core activation and strength gains.
  • Creates a Supportive & Fun Atmosphere – Shared energy makes workouts more enjoyable, and a little friendly competition never hurts!
  • Encourages Consistency & Commitment – Knowing someone is counting on you increases dedication to your fitness routine.

Galentine’s Glow: A Partner Pilates Flow on the Total Gym

This Total Gym Pilates-inspired flow consists of dynamic Pilates mat and Total Gym exercises that will strengthen, lengthen, and have you flowing gracefully together! After all, strength in numbers isn’t just a saying, it’s a way to train, support, and thrive with your fitness.

Workout Format:

  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Structure: Timed Partner Circuit
    1. The workout consists of a dynamic circuit that contains 7 exercises (3 on the TG, 3 on the floor, and a “Glow Flow” move performed together)
    2. Set the timer for 20 minutes.
      • Warm-up: Move together with dynamic movements (3-5 minutes)
      • Circuits: Time each exercise for 45 seconds, allowing 15 seconds to rest and transition
      • Cool-down: take a few minutes to perform your own stretches together (3-5 minutes)
      • Complete 2-3 full rounds of the circuit so that each gal performs both parts. (A & B parts count as a full round)
  • Flow Directions:
    1. Parter A will start on the Total Gym, while Partner B will start with a complementary mat-based movement.
    2. Once all exercises in the circuit are complete, then Partner B will switch to the TG, while Partner A switches to the floor and will perform the circuit again.
    3. After both partners perform both parts, take a quick break, then repeat another round.
  • Key: Abbreviated Terms

            TG = Total Gym

            GB = Glide Board

            R|L = Right | Left sides

TOTAL GYM SET UP: Toe Bar, Low- Medium Level, Timer

WARM-UP TOGETHER: (2-3 min)

(Floor)

  1. Plank – Down Dog Holds (5xs)
  2. Balancing Hip Circles (10xs / R|L)
  3. Balancing Leg Swings (10xs / R|L)  

PILATES FLOW CIRCUIT: (16 min approx.)

Partner A: (on TG)

  1. Kneeling Push-ups
  2. Bridge Press
  3. Side Lying Thighs (R|L)

Partner B: (on floor)

  1. Bicycle
  2. Side Plank Rotation
  3. Side Lying Clamshell (R|L)

GLOW FLOW CHALLENGE: (Reverse Lunge  + Scooters (R|L) (20xs / leg)

  • Remove Toe Bar & Share the GB!
  • Stand beside your partner and place the inside leg on the GB.
  • Perform: Reverse Lunges (20xs), Scooters (20xs), then switch sides.
  • Modify: use Toe Bar to hold on to for balance

* SWITCH PARTS & REPEAT *

(Partner B is now on the TG, Partner A is on the floor)

Check out the video to see a demonstration of the Partner Pilates Flow exercises!

Stronger Together
This Galentine’s Total Gym Pilates Flow is more than just a workout. It’s a celebration of strength, connection, and movement. Training with a partner brings energy, accountability, and a little extra fun to your fitness routine.

If you enjoyed this partner-powered workout, then you will also enjoy the next Strength in Numbers challenge! We’re turning up the heat with the Sweetheart Strength Total Gym Workout.  It’s a dynamic routine designed for you and your favorite workout partner.

Stay tuned and Train Hard!

Maria

@GROOVYSWEAT  

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