This workout will help tone your abs, arms, legs, butt, and basically your whole body - with classic Pilates mat moves (no equipment required, although you may want to use a yoga mat).
She demonstrates both modified beginner versions, as well as the regular full version of each exercise, so this is a great workout for beginners, or Pilates enthusiasts who want a quick toning workout you can do just about anywhere. And Cassie's signature positive attitude makes this feel like fun even while you're working hard.
This short Pilates workout focuses on strengthening and flattening your abs and core muscles, using bodyweight only. This is a standing workout, so you need no equipment at all - not even a mat. You can do this anywhere - it's a great quick workout to do while traveling!
These standing versions of classic Pilates moves will help you build a strong core, and protect your back muscles. Go slowly, and pay attention to your form and balance throughout the workout. This one will really get your abs burning, and give you a great core workout in just 12 minutes!
This quick 12 minute workout can fit into your busy schedule no matter how busy this year turns out to be for you! These are 6 exercises you can do just about anywhere, and they provide all the great stretching and strengthening benefits of Pilates to give you lean, toned, strong muscles that can support you in all of your other workouts. Tone your abs, glutes, thighs, arms, shoulders, and more with this short but effective workout.
Make a resolution today to visit this blog every week for a new workout, and we promise to continue to bring you fun, quick workouts that can keep your fitness goals on track throughout 2015 and beyond!
New Year Fitness Pilates Workout - Kristi Cooper
http://www.pilatesanytime.com - We are all very busy and this workout is easy to fit into anyone's schedule. This video highlights exercises that you can do ...
This is a really fun workout that combines power yoga moves with strengthening and core exercises from Pilates in a flowing routine that keeps your whole body engaged.
All you need for this one is a yoga mat, so it can be done pretty much anywhere. The workout includes a warmup and cool-down with stretching, and beginner modifications for most of the exercises are included in the demonstration.
* Remember to use caution when beginning any new workout. Listen to your body to avoid injury, and if you are at a low fitness level, you may wish to consult a personal trainer or physician to be sure you are in good enough shape to attempt this workout. Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend
Super SlimDown: Pilates Yoga Blend: If you want a slim, sleek, toned body, this is the workout for you. Pilates is great for creating long, lean, sexy muscle...
Get that body bikini-ready just in time for summer with this great Pilates workout from FitnessBlender! This one hits abs, thighs, and glutes, for a flat tummy, and firm legs and booty to show off on the beach this year - all in under 30 minutes. Do this one a couple of times a week for the next couple of months, and you'll have long, toned muscles by summer!
There is no warmup or cool-down included in this workout, so you will want to add this on your own - especially a cool-down, as the workout starts off fairly gentle so you can ease into it gradually. As with all FitnessBlender workouts, this one offers great verbal instructions on form and breathing, along with the demonstration.
This awesome workout combines intervals of fat-burning cardio moves with strengthening and toning Pilates exercises for a full-body workout that meets all your daily requirements of both cardiovascular exercise and strength-building.* It's fast, fun, and challenging, and the interval format boosts metabolism and eliminates boredom!
No equipment is necessary, although you can intensify some of the exercises using a set of dumbells if desired.
A warmup is not included, but due to the format of this workout, you can just ease into it and use the first couple of sets as a warmup. There is a 10-second break between each exercise for transition and rest. There are also a couple of active rest breaks throughout the workout.
(* Note: As with all exercise programs, if necessary, consult your doctor before beginning, especially if you are at a low fitness level.)
Pilates is an excellent form of exercise to build a strong core, as it focuses constantly on the core muscles regardless of what exercise you are doing. This video however focuses specifically on your core. This short (17-minute) core workout works all of your core muscles to build strength and stability, and help prevent back pain and injury, as well as improve your posture and appearance of your abs and waist. Done on a regular basis, this one can really make a difference to your balance and posture.
Be sure to pay attention to the verbal instructions for proper technique, and watch the demo through at least once before you do it yourself. This is a progressive workout, meaning it starts off easy and gradually increases the challenge with each exercise, so you don't really need to warm up first.
This 30-minute Pilates mat workout offers a great challenge for your core and your entire body. The instructor demonstrates and describes correct technique and breathing for each movement, and keeps a good pace throughout. This is a fairly challenging intermediate-level workout, but is also a good refresher for those more advanced students, and may be appropriate for beginners as well if you are already in pretty good shape.
Check it out, and enjoy this fun Pilates mat workout over and over - after a few weeks, you should really see a difference in your core strength!
We'll be taking next week off to spend the holidays with our families, but be sure to check back for the New Year to start 2013 off right with some new fun ways to exercise! Have a wonderful, safe, and fit holiday season.
Here is a fun 10-minute Pilates workout that will work out your whole body, with some great ab moves as well. The young, fun instructor keeps the pace moving, but it is a beginner-level workout so shouldn't be too strenuous for most, and it will help you develop the core muscles you will need to attempt more advanced Pilates moves. Of course you will want to check with your doctor first if you have any doubts, or any existing conditions that may pose a problem.
Enjoy!
POP Pilates: Body Slimming Workout (Full 10 min) Pilates Video
www.blogilates.com This Pilates workout video reveals Lady Gaga's rockin' ab routine! Also, lots of toning and slimming moves to make you look and feel like a dancer. Cassey Ho is a fun Pilates Instructor who loves mixing up her moves to upbeat pop m...
Looking for a quick workout for your abs and core muscle? Here is a crazy-intense Pilates workout for your core. It’s a short 10-minute video, and you don’t need anything but an exercise mat or folded blanket to lie on. (Note: This is a more advanced video, so if you are a beginner, you will want to modify by bending your knees and/or keeping your head down on the mat.)
Check out this fun, free workout video now, and get those abs in shape quick! (If video does not appear below, just click the link.)
POP Pilates: Crazy Core Workout – Intense! Fun! (Full 10 min) Pilates Video
www.ogorgeous.com This Pilates workout video really hits the core. I’m serious. You’ll be feeling the wrath of Pilates on your lower abs, your upper abs, and your obliques. You’ll be sore tomorrow and you’ll love it. Cassey Ho is a fun Pilates Instru…
* Please note: All suggestions and articles on this blog are the opinions of the author or other contributors, and have not been evaluated for safety in your particular situation. One should consult with one’s personal fitness coach or healthcare practitioner before beginning any exercise program, especially if your fitness level is currently low.
