Quick 10 Core Pilates

About this class

Strengthen your core with this quick 10 minute class! We start with c-curving crunches, then you’ll lower your back to the Earth and bring your legs to this Pilates Party! Remember, focus on drawing the belly button toward your back bone, keep breathing and have fun! We work the core to build our inner confidence and promote better posture. This class is perfect done alone or add it to the end of another class for extra burn!

Alignment notes

For C-Curve, place a rolled up blanket behind the lower back for extra support. During this class our feet are flat and our legs are squeezed together, this helps to engage the lower core. Lean as far back to feel the quiver in your abs but not so far back that your core switches off. If you feel any pain in the front of your hips, extend the legs long. When working the core in long body Crunches, ensure that you are trying to move your ribs toward your hips, while pulling the belly button in and up toward the backbone. Rather than going higher, focus on your technique and feeling stable. Keep the elbows away from the ears and the neck long by gently tucking the chin. OPTION: there is always the option to leave out the crunch when moving the legs. Simply continue with the leg movements, still and EPIC core workout!

Focus areas

• Legs
• Abs
• Inner Thighs
• Hips
• Arms

Mood

• Strengthening