A stronger body is just 7 days away!
There are two types of people in this world: those who have never tried Pilates and those that LOVE it! It’s often thought of as a more difficult form of Yoga. It’s similar to yoga in the fact that it improves balance and flexibility. The reason that Pilates is seen as more difficult than Yoga, however, is the emphasis that it puts on your core and technique. This Total Body Pilates Challenge will be well worth the effort! You may even find yourself falling in love with it!
When performing Pilates, it’s imperative that you focus on your breathing. It takes substantial concentration. You really want to feel each movement and pose. Your core will receive the majority of the strength gain, but you may very well notice your arms and legs become stronger too. While it is quite a challenge, Pilates is not an aerobic exercise. You should still maintain your cardio routine. If you’re currently not performing cardio, consider trying one of our Fun Cardio Workouts!
The Total Body Pilates Challenge
What you need: A towel or yoga mat
What to do: Perform as many reps as possible within the time limit for your level.
- Beginner: Perform 2 rounds for 30 seconds per move
- Intermediate: Perform 3 rounds for 45 seconds per move
- Expert: Perform 4 rounds for 60 seconds
Day 1
- Pelvic Tilts
- Hip Bridge
- Lying Abduction (left)
- Lying Abduction (right)
- Side-Lying Adduction (left)
- Side-Lying Adduction (right)
Day 2
- Pilates Curl
- The Hundred
- Roll Up
- Rolling like a Ball
Day 3
- Single-Leg Stretch
- Double Leg Stretch
- Single Straight Leg Stretch
- Criss Cross
Day 4
- Swan Dive
- Double leg Kick
- Swimming
- Neck Pull
Day 5
- Bird Dog (left)
- Bird Dog (right)
- Half Roll Back
- Full Body Roll Up
Day 6
- Plank to Push-Up
- Side Bend (left)
- Side Bend (right)
- Can Can
Day 7
- Windshield Wiper
- Left Leg circle
- Right Leg Circle
- Teaser 1
Instructional Videos
Pelvic Tilts
Hip Bridge
Lying Abduction
Side Lying Adduction
Pilates Curl
The Hundred
Roll Up
Rolling like a Ball
Single-Leg Stretch
Double Leg Stretch
Single Straight Leg Stretch
Criss Cross
Swan Dive
Double leg Kick
Swimming
Neck Pull
Bird Dog
Half Roll Back
Full Body Roll Up
Plank to Push-Up
Side Bend
Can Can
Windshield Wiper
Leg circle
Teaser 1
If you enjoy yoga, are looking to improve flexibility and core strength, or simply want to switch up your workout routine, this Total Body Pilates Challenge will help you do it! With all of this core work, it’s vital that you stick to a healthy eating plan that will allow you to show off all of your hard work! Try this 7-Day Busy Woman’s Clean Eating Meal Plan.
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