Certified Pilates instructor Nina has created a dynamic Pilates flow targeting the abs, waist, and oblues for anybody wishing to tone their core and attain a thin waist.
“Pilates isn’t just about looking good; it’s about building strength from the inside out,” Nina explains smilingly.
Her Pilates flow emphasizes regulated motions that work the core, therefore enhancing lean and sculpted look. Nina’s best moves to tighten the core and cut the waistline are those below.
1. The Hundred
Nina’s preferred Pilates exercise to engage the whole core is this traditional one. She says, “It truly sets the foundation.” Lying on your back, start with your legs raised at a 45-degree angle. Engaging your abs and breathing deeply, pump your arms up and down.
2. Leg circles
Perfect for working the lower abs are leg circles. “You want to keep your core active the entire time to really feel the burn,” Nina counsels. Maintaining straight legs, move them in precise circles to keep your lower back firmly on the surface.
3. Crisscross
Nina enjoys the crisscross for working the obliques—necessary for a slender waist. “Think of it like a bicycle crunch but more controlled,” she explains.
Concentrate on rotating your torso, then extend one leg out and bring the opposing elbow nearer your knee.
4. Plank with knee taps
Nina adds a plank variant to give some movement. “This move works your arms and shoulders in addition to strengthening your core,” she says.
Keeping your abs firm, alternately touch each leg to the ground from a plank posture.
5. Dips from a side plank
Sculpting the waist mostly requires side planks. “This is where the magic happens,” Nina says, winks. Holding a side plank, drop your hips toward the floor and raise back up. For best effect, repeat on both sides.
The Pilates flow of Nina emphasizes consistency, accuracy, and control. She guarantees, “the more you practice, the stronger you’ll get.”
