A brief introduction to the Pilates technique, covering basic technology, breathing and understanding of the core engagement

Our abdominal muscles are our stomach muscles.
This video describes how to engage your core and talks you about the correct technique to help you start to strengthen those abs.

This workout builds up from our first, basic core workout and introduces a few of the classic Pilates exercises.

A little more challenging and more advanced exercises which focus on strengthening our lower abdominal muscles.

This workout is a bit of a challenge, so make sure you are up for it! A series of 10 exercises which gets repeated a total of three times with added difficulty each time.

These exercises are great for everybody, no matter if you are starting out or getting back into it. They are particularly beneficial for people who suffer from lower back pain.
! However NOT suitable for people with dic problems !

Abdominal exercises - intermediate level

A bit of a challenge, but give it a go!

Abdominal Roll Up exercises
These are easy, suitable for beginners and a great way to start Pilates.
As well as strengthening your core muscles, they can also improve your spinal mobility.

An intermediate abdominal workout using a resistance band. Great to work the lower abdominals as well as the shoulders and also improve flexibility in hips and hamstrings.

Using the Roll Up exercises on the foam roller which adds a bit more intensity due to the instability of the roller and will work your core muscles even more.

This is an intermediate abdominal workout in which we will change our legs position frequently and also work our upper arms at the same time.

A few variations of the Roll Back exercise; working at speed and with a bit of flow. Not suited for beginners.

An abdominal series including leg movements with three difficulty levels.
This video contains advanced exercises and works at a bit of spees, so is not recommended for beginners.

A workout for our abdominals incl. bicycle legs. Intermediate level of intensity with lots of opportunity to modify the exercises. Suitable for everyone!

This easy abdominal workout is suitable for everyone and a great one to start with for beginners.

A workout for our abdominals at intermediate level of difficulty

A workout for our abdominal - the first half is very basic and suitable for beginners. The second half is getting a bit tougher. Feel free to give it a go - or just stick with the first part.

These abdominal exercises include a few Bali vibes and are suitable for everyone!

The obliques are our lateral abdominal muscles. They form a corsage around our rump and are very important stabilising muscles. These exercises are a good way to start engaging and working them.

A more advanced and challenging workout to strengthen our oblique muscles.

A workout where we are combining our abdominal curls (working the front of our abdomen) with our oblique curls (working the sides of our upper body).
The exercises are basic to intermediate with options to modify.

A variation of Roll Back exercises.
This video is short, but intense and therefore not suitable for beginners.