![]() ![]() Use the breath and inhale as you lift, exhale as you lower. Lift the entire body up as you pull the band apart or just lift up if using no band. Start lying face down with your arms overhead (holding the theraband in each hand). I love this move for trimming the oblique muscles, upper back, and lower body. So often we forget our back is also part of our core, but Pilates works our body 360 degrees, and this move is a great example of that. If you’re using the theraband, press your arms back behind you as you dive your head forward. Dive forward over your legs and scoop your belly button to your spine. Engage your core and start to lift your torso up off the floor as you roll up one vertebrae at a time. Start lying on your back (with a band wrapped around your feet if you’re using one). This is one of the best core moves according to researchers at Auburn University in Alabama, who say, “The Pilates roll-up is 30 percent more effective than the standard crunch, because it challenges your abs through a fuller range of motion and recruits more muscle fibers.” 3 Effective Pilates Moves for Core Strength The Roll Up You’ll move with more ease and feel great, overall. The best thing about Pilates is how much awareness it gives us about our body. Soon, you’ll feel stronger, more toned, and will carry yourself with better posture. RELATED: 10 Free 10-Minute YouTube Workouts for Full-Body Fitness ![]() I’m using a TheraBand to increase the resistance, but you can also do them without one. Try doing these three moves three to four times a week, anytime, anywhere. To get you started, I’m sharing my favorite moves that are insanely effective for tapping into your powerhouse. RELATED: 5 Expert Trainer Tips You’ve Never Heard Before And not only will developing core strength help you move more gracefully, you’ll feel much more confident in your body. The system of exercises-either using equipment or on the mat-is designed to improve your strength, flexibility, posture, and mind-body connection, all while working your core muscles. I’ve been teaching Pilates since the 90s, and I truly love it. Whether you’re yearning for visible abs or want to get stronger in your core for deeper reasons, Pilates is the way to go. ![]()
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