Searching for a method to tone your core and achieve that flat tummy without spending hours at the gym. Pilates lover Ava swears by basic yet powerful Pilates exercises you might include into your everyday program.
“Pilates is all about engaged core and controlled motions,” she says. “It’s low impact but strong in outcomes.”
Starting with the foundations, consider the plank
Ava thinks that among the best core-strengthening workouts are plank variations. “Just a minute each day, holding a plank can make a big difference,” she says.
It increases general stability and works the deep abdominal muscles. As your strength increases, progressively extend the time you spend holding the plank—30 seconds to a minute.
Pay attention to your breathing
In Pilates, “breathing is everything,” Ava stresses. Deep, under control breathing not only improves oxygen flow but also helps you use your core muscles during workouts.
In every Pilates action, inhale deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth to tighten your abs on every breath out.
Add Leg Raises into Your Work
Another of Ava’s go-to flat-stomach workouts are leg lifts. Laying flat on your back, gently raise your legs straight then lower them without hitting the ground.
“It’s all about slow, under control motions,” she says. This action works on the lower abs, a difficult area to tone.
Key is consistency
The first most crucial advice is Consistency is key, Ava smiles and explains. Pilates does not require hours of your time. Over time, just ten to fifteen minutes of targeted, core-centric exercises every day will clearly improve you.
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