Pilates Pro

Okay, okay, so I’m not a pro by any stretch of the imagination but I do enjoy practicing Pilates from time to time. If you’re not sure what Pilates is here is the Wikipedia definition:

Pilates, pronounced /pɪˈlɑ:ti:z/, is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany. As of 2005 there are 11 million people who practice the discipline regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States.
Pilates called his method Contrology (from control and Greek -λογία, -logia), because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles. The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles.

In a nutshell, Pilates is great to tighten those post-baby tummy muscles! And because of all the deep breathing you do during the exercises, it is very relaxing as well. The video that I really love is called Pick Your Spot Pilates. It lets you pick and choose ten minute workouts for abs, butt, and thighs. They're simple exercises designed for even the most unflexible (like me). Who doesn’t have time for ten minutes of serious ab crunching?!?

If you haven’t tried Pilates yet, you should! You’re gonna love it!

Click here to try this video!