Pilates Ab Exercises

Pilates ab exercises have been around for a long time – since the early 20th century. They’ve been practiced by a lot of different people around the world because they’re very effective.

Pilates abdominal exercises, when executed correctly and carefully, are a great way to tone your core muscles and strengthen your body, so that you’ll like a healthier, longer life.

There are plenty of Pilates ab exercises you can use to help strengthen your abdominal muscles.

However, a few of them are the most popular. Here are some Pilates abdominal exercises that can help you get the shape you’d like and improve your all over wellbeing.

Rolling Like a Ball – This may be the most popular of all the Pilates abdominal exercises. It’s fun and effective, as well as being quick and easy to do. All you have to do is sit up, and pull your ankles up near your rear.

To make sure that you get the most out of this exercise, use your hands to hold your feet where they belong. Then, curl towards your knees and lift your feet.

You’ll be balancing on your tailbone at this point. This exercise help tighten your stomach as you roll. Tilt back until your shoulders are on the floor, but don’t put pressure on your neck. Generally, this abdominal exercise is done in repetitions of five.

Criss Cross – This is probably the second most popular Pilates ab exercise. Start out lying on your back, with your head slightly raised. Then, bring your knees up towards your chest.

Put your hands gently behind your head, but don’t lace your fingers or put pressure on your neck. Inhale slowly, then twist to the right, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee, with the right leg extended. Then, inhale and return to position. Repeat this on the other side, in sets of five.

The Hundred – This Pilates abdominal exercise starts out lying on your back. Bring your knees up to your chest, and place your arms at your sides. Then, life your chest and chin a little as you bring your legs up.

Bring your arms up around six inches from the floor, and pump them quickly up and down as you exhale. Pump them again and inhale. This exercise is popularly done in repetitions of ten.

Do these exercises sound too easy? You’ll be surprised by how challenging and effective they really are. Try a few Pilates ab exercises, and see what they can do for you.

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