I took class with Liana Levi, founder of the uber-exclusive Forma Pilates studio.

Learn what her workouts are like.

So I did not have to jump through said hoops.

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That said, if anyone reading this has the Forma referral hook-up, LMK.

(FWIW, you’re able to access anonline membershipwithout a referral for $49.99 a month.)

While those who attend in-studio Forma classes typically use the reformer, this workout was entirely on the mat.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

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First was a series dedicated to core worka staple of any Pilates routine.

Next, we focused on the glutes with multiple variations on exercises likefire hydrants,clamshells, andglute kickbacks.

Then, we moved up the body to work the arms, shoulders, and back.

Woman doing hip exercises

My upper body was toasted by the end of this section.

But make no mistake: I was breathless by the end of it.

Smaller, controlled movements dont have a large margin of error when it comes to form.

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Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

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Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

A woman in sports clothes does yoga or gymnastics at home. Daylight. She smiles