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Pilates exercises are one of the best way to strengthen core muscles and create six-pack abs! Learn to do a variety of beginner Pilates exercises with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video series.
There are 14 videos in this series:
The Four Point Balance Pilates exercise improves core stability, coordination and balance. Learn to do the Four Point Balance Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
The Hundred is a classic Pilates exercise that makes for a great warm-up exercise. Learn to do the hundred Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
In Pilates, the Roll Up exercise challenges core muscles and demands mental focus. Learn to do the Roll Up Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
The one-leg circle exercise in Pilates lengthens and strengthens the leg muscles. Learn to do the one -eg circle Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
The Pilates exercise Rolling Like a Ball uses core muscle control to start and stop momentum. Learn to do the Rolling Like a Ball Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
The one-leg stretch is used in Pilates as part of a five part ab series. Learn to do the one-leg stretch Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
For the double-leg stretch Pilates exercise, be sure to protect the neck and engage the core. Learn to do the double-leg stretch Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
The bridge exercise in Pilates strengthens the glutes, lower back and abdominal muscles. Learn to do the bridge Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
The spine stretch forward in Pilates stretches the lower back and hamstrings. Learn to do the spine stretch forward Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
The side kick up down exercise in Pilates tones the thighs and lower abdominal muscles. Learn to do the side kick up down Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
The side kick inner-thigh lift is a great Pilates exercise for toning the thighs and glutes. Learn to do the side-kick inner thigh lift Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
In Pilates, the back extension exercise strengthens back muscles. Learn to do the back extension Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
A half-roll down exercise is used in Pilates to strengthen core muscles and practice for the roll up exercise. Learn to do the half-roll down Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
Heel slides are used in Pilates to work on correct posture during other exercises. Learn to do the heel slides Pilates exercise with tips from a fitness trainer in this free exercise video.
Pilates is an exercise system developed by a German named Joseph Pilates. It was designed to strengthen the body core (which consists of the abdominal muscles, the lower-back muscles, hip flexors, and gluteus muscles) in order to prevent back pain, and help with spine alignment and breathing control. Pilates exercises can be done almost anywhere and can be learned quite easily. In this free Pilates video series, an experienced fitness trainer demonstrates a variety of beginner Pilates exercises. Focus on core muscles with exercises such as the hundred, the roll up and the one-leg circle moves. Get tips on the bridge, side kick and heel slide exercises as well. Learn the back extension and half-roll down exercise to get ripped abs, all with the help of a professional fitness instructor.
Carol Ann The trainers' trainer, Carol Ann has 19 years of professional fitness training experience, a Master's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and Continuing Education Certification (CEC) provider status with Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She holds current fitness certifications including Group X instructor, personal trainer, Pilates, yoga, aqua fitness, kick boxing, and Lifestyle Fitness coaching. Carol Ann has traveled nationally and internationally training fitness professionals, presenting certifications and workshops, and sharing her knowledge for specific training techniques and applications. Along with various fitness training DVDs, she is the creator and star of the fitness DVD series called The Steel Physique System. She also is a freelance fitness expert writer for several publications. Her focus is to engage clients into leading healthy lifestyles for a lifetime through an educational and fun process.dkdk
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