Sunday, June 23, 2013

Pilates For Abs

By Angela Winter


Most people don't like to use heavy equipment in exercising. That is one of the reasons of the growing popularity of Pilates worldwide. Not only is Pilates easy to do, it also offers exercises that relaxes both the mind and body from stressors. There are two options on where people can do their Pilates exercise, either in the comforts of their own home or going to the gym. But whether where you want to do your exercise, what's significant is that you will be comfortable and will be able to do the exercise appropriately.

People doing Pilates have two options where to do the exercise, either within the comforts of their own home or at the gym. Before making a decision on where you would want to do and practice Pilates, you should take into consideration on where you will be more comfortable to do the exercise. Choosing a place to perform the exercise is important to ensure that you will be able to do the exercise properly and with ease. Core strength is one of the many targets of practicing Pilates exercise that means that the muscles composing the core of the body will be the first to developed and improved. It is important to know what muscles make up the core of the body to be able to see the development of these muscles during the period that you are doing the Pilates exercise. Muscles that compose the core of the body includes the muscles that cover the ribs also known as oblique muscles, the abdominal muscles and the gluteus muscles or the muscles that cover the buttocks. When the core strength is improved and developed, developing a 6-pack abs will follow giving way to a leaner and sexier body. Also, developing your core strength will mean improvement on your agility, power and speed that will cause you to be stronger and prevention 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. First on the list of Pilates exercises that will aid in attaining a six-pack abs is the 100s position. This kind of Pilates exercise can be done by lying down with the back flat on the floor and legs straight and put together.Next is to lift the head and shoulders off the ground at the same time pulling the abs. Then, making sure that your back is still flat on the ground, lower your legs as low as possible to the ground. Lastly, inhale and exhale for five seconds and repeat the steps a hundred times.

2. Another type of exercise which is focused mainly on the development of the abs is Planking. Prepare yourself by assuming the push up position. Then, support the weight of your body using your elbows. Next step is to contract the abs and hold this position for a minute. Repeat the whole process as many times as possible.

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.

Attaining the body that you desire does not happen in such a short span of time. You have to make a sacrifices and make commitment to ensure that little by little, you will be able to achieve the six-pack abs that you have been wanting.you should also have proper discipline in your diet so that all efforts in doing the exercise will not be put to waste.




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