Exercise is the best medicine
when it comes to preventing heart
disease, diabetes, and some cancers.
And Pilates is the best medicine
when it comes to firming up a flabby
belly--we just wish it torched a few
more calories. So we asked Los
Angeles trainer Elise Gulan (she
models the moves here) to design an
amped-up Pilates routine that will
flatten your abs and crank up the
calorie burn. "I like to think of this
program as mind/body interval
training," says Gulan. "You have to
focus on the movements, and the
high-to-low–intensity pacing means
you’re working hard." If your sleek,
toned body isn't reward enough,
know you’re also doing what it takes
to stay healthy for years to come.
The Plan How It Works
Do this routine
3 or 4 times
a week. Perform
the moves in
order, resting for
30 to 60 seconds
after each pair.
Repeat the entire
circuit once or
twice, depending
on how much
time you have.
I have fibromyalgia and I'm out shape. Pain is an every minute fact of life for me. I was happily surprised that I could do these exercises. While I can't do the number of reps the exercise call for and my muscles shake, I did as many as I could before moving onto the next one. I'll work my way up in reps over time.
This should be in a video form, So we could make sure we are all doing it rite. But other than that this workout is amazing. I hope a result are the same(amazing).
I've only done this workout twice so far and absolutely love it, especially when compared to "regular" ab exercises like sit ups and crunches. I haven't "mastered" this workout yet...I've only managed to complete #s 1 - 6, mainly due to time, but 50StateT. is right, it's hard to know exactly how and what to do from the picts., but I say keep trying, do a few at a time and with each practice you'll find your moves get better and more accurate. A little effort is better then none :)
I love this workout! The moves are so effective and efficient. I highly reccomend this routine to anybody who is on a time crunch and looking to get a good bang for their buck.
How can she looks so happy??? LOL! I am sure I would be smiling like that too if I looked that fit, and even though I do not have weight issues...I am out-of-shape. I was a swimmer and here I am now without much muscle mass and every time I try to work I am just thankful that I have my Topricin pain cream! Really though, great tips and inspiring me to get moving!
Check out Shape's newest DVD, The Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink Core Challenge ($15).
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