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samedi 6 juillet 2013

Pilates For Abs

By Angela Winter


One of the many reasons of why most people enjoy doing Pilates exercise than any other types of exercises is the fact that Pilates does not make use of a lot of heavy equipment to attain the benefits that it offers to the body. Aside from that, Pilates not only provides benefits to the body but as well as gives opportunity for the person doing it to have a relaxed mind.

Going to the gym or doing Pilates within the comforts of your own home is two options on where you want to practice Pilates. The decision on where to practice Pilates greatly depends on where you are more comfortable to do the exercise so that you will be able to optimize your performance during the exercise session. What are the muscles that make up the body's core? Abdominal muscles, oblique muscles or those muscles covering the ribs and gluteus muscle or the muscle that make up the buttocks are the three components that make up the core of the body. It is important to know the muscles that compoese the core of the body since the one focus of Pilates exercise is core strength meaning the muscles that compose the body's core is strengthened. Other than that, these muscles making up the core of the body is the first to be developed. Developing a 6-pack abs is just one of the improvement or benefits of strengthening the core muscles. Along with the improvement of your core strength you will be able to attain a more lean and sexier body as well as improvement on your speed, agility and power that will make way for your body to be stronger and avoidance of back pain.

We need to focus on how Pilates can help you achieve your most desired six-pack abs with the help of Pilates exercises, since this is one of the many reasons that a person wants to do Pilates exercise. Here are some exercises that may be helpful in achieving the six-pack abs that you have long desired:

1. The 100s position is one of the many Pilates exercises that can be practiced to help achieve the six-pack abs that you have been wanting. Here is the process of doing this exercise. First thing is to lie down flat on the back with legs straight and put together. Next is to pull the abs at the same time lifting the head and shoulders from the ground. Then, make sure that your back is still flat on the ground while lowering your leg as low as possible to the ground. Breathing in and breathing out for seconds is the last step on this process. The repeat all the process one hundred times.

2. One of the many types of Pilates exercise that targets the abs mainly is Planking. This type of Pilates exercise can be done by assuming the push up position. Next is to make sure that your elbows completely supports the weight of your body. Then, contract the abs ans hold this position for a minute. Lastly, repeat the steps as many times as you want.

3. Head Nod- this kind of Pilates exercise not only works and improves the abdominal muscles, it also helps the spine to lengthen and stretch. Same as with the 100s position, this exercise is performed lying down on a mat. The first thing to do is to inhale and pull the spine long at the same time tilting your chin and keeping your back flat on the mat. Then exhale and make it last up to the count of five while going back to the starting position. Repeat this process as many times possible.

The most important things to consider to help you achieve the six-pack abs and body that you desire is discipline and commitment. You have to properly commit yourselves to the workout process to ensure that it will work. Also you have to have enough discipline not only to do the exercise but also in your diet to make sure that all your efforts in performing the exercise will not be put to waste. Also, keep in mind that doing the Pilates exercise will not yield results within a short span of time only.




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