Yoga For Your Health

If you’re looking to strengthen and tone your back and abs then Pilates is a great choice. Pilates is centralized around the concept of the abs as the core muscle that controls all other movements and that most of the strength is internal muscles not external bulk. Pilates is also great for advanced training and physical therapy but for this you should see an instructor that is certified in Pilates. For these exercises you don’t need any supervision, you can do them at home any time you like and work on getting fit and strong.

Hundred Ab Exercise

Get ready for some ab torture that is sure to burn the first few times you do it and often even after that! Start on your back and bring your legs into your chest then place your arms down at your side. Inhale and as you do lift your shoulder blades off the ground about six inches as well as your arms. Straighten your legs out at the same time. Pump your arms five times then five more times with the palms flipped over. Continue to breathe as you do this. Repeat this sequence ten times for a total of one hundred pumps.

Killer V-Sit Pose

It’s called killer because it is killer. Start again on your back with your legs out and your arms over your head. Raise your arms, legs and back off the ground all at the same time. Keep your back straight and strong. Reach your arms toward your toes. Your body should bend in half at the hips so it is two pieces but your torso remains one complete piece. Hold the pose for a full breath. Then exhale, contract your abs and slowly roll back down. Repeat at least three times but try as many as you can without straining your body too much.

Chest Float Hold

Start on your stomach with your arms at your side and legs straight out. Your forehead should be resting on the floor and you should stare straight ahead. Inhale and lift your torso and bringing your arms behind your back stretching them out. Push your shoulder down as you do this. Keep your head in line with your spine so it isn’t strained. Hold the position for a full breath. Then exhale and relax down. Do this ten times.

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