| Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates, during the First | | | | your head and shoulders off the ground you pull in |
| World War. It is an exercise that primarily focuses on | | | | your abs. You then lower your legs as close as |
| strengthening and creating a better looking stomach | | | | possible to the ground while keeping your back on the |
| and buttocks. it also increases your flexibility improves | | | | ground. Inhale and exhale for 5 seconds each time and |
| your posture and strengthens the body’s muscles. | | | | then repeat one hundred times. |
| You do not only exercise the body, you also exercise | | | | Most fitness programs and people teach you the more |
| your mind with the breathing concentration needed to | | | | you do the better it is, however pilates teaches you |
| complete your pilates abs exercises. By making the | | | | that the quality of each movement is much better than |
| whole body tighter pilates would be the perfect | | | | quantity. So, for example instead of doing 50 leg raises, |
| exercise for someone who wants to tone up those | | | | opting to do 20 reps would be better because you get |
| abs. | | | | tired less quickly. You can then focus on holding every |
| There are several different pilates abs exercises such | | | | move and maintaining the quality of it instead of just |
| as, plank. This is when you are in the push up position | | | | powering through 50 and getting it over with. |
| and you are using your elbows to support your body | | | | There are many different pilates abs exercise videos |
| weight. You then contract your abs holding this position | | | | available on the market to show the exercises in |
| for 30 to 60 seconds and repeat as many times as | | | | action, however you should always consult your |
| possible. | | | | physician before you choose to begin any new |
| There is also the 100s position, in which you lie flat on | | | | exercise program. |
| your back with your legs together and straight. Lifting | | | | |