Posts made in July, 2011

10 minute abs routine

Posted by on Jul 21, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 10 minute abs routine

Today we will target the group of muscles called Obliques. If you would like to show a nice and well-defined waist, don’t forget to strengthen these important muscles responsible of the twisting and lateral bending of your torso. Exercise # 1 Can-Can 1-Lie on your back with your arms open out to your sides, keep your shoulders down and relaxed and your palms down on the floor. Your knees are bent and your feet on the floor. Use a rolled towel under you neck. 2-Pulling your stomach and your ribs in, raise both legs up to the table top position( hips and knees in a 90 degree angle) your...

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10 minute abs routine

Posted by on Jul 20, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 10 minute abs routine

My summer abs workout is the more effective and fun to do, because it targets your entire abdominal wall, and your core muscles( hip flexors,transverse abdominals, obliques and buttocks). Each of these 5 exercises will make your mid-section firm and toned. Exercise #3 Basic corkscrew. 1-Lie on your back,with a rolled towel under your neck. Bring both hands underneath you hips, so you can control your hips and your lower back. 2-Pull your stomach and your ribs in, flattening your back. 3-Raise both legs up to the ceiling, try to keep your knees as straight as you possibly can. 4-Inhale, and...

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10 minute Abs routines

Posted by on Jul 19, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 10 minute Abs routines

Today I will teach you the second exercise of my Pilates mat repertoire. These exercises are very easy and simple to do even for those people who have weak abdominals and core. Exercise #2: Curl with leg raises 1-Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet on the floor. Bring both hands behind your neck and keep your elbows out at all times. 2-Extend your right leg on the floor, keep your leg firm and your foot pointed. 3-Inhale, pull your stomach and your ribs in, curl up and raise the right leg up. 4-Exhale, and lower both your head and your leg down to the floor. 5-Do the same...

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10 minutes Abs routines!

Posted by on Jul 18, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 10 minutes Abs routines!

Summer time is here and we need to show a toned and well-defined mid-section. I will teach you how to achieve great abs in only 10 minutes everyday. These exercises are part of my Pilates mat routines, my clients love these effective and easy firmers . Remember,if you want to see results don’t skip a day! This week I will post one exercise everyday so by the end of the week you will have 5 exercises to blast your abdominals! Exercise One TABLE TOP ABDOMINALS 1-Lie on your back with your head resting on a rolled towel, your knees bent and your feet on the floor.Keep your arms resting on...

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