Pilates Workout for Weight Loss

Pound-Melting Pilates

This fresh spin on the traditional sculpting routine produces jaw-dropping results: a slimmer, stronger body
By Jen Ator womenshealth

Leg Balance Sculptor

  1. Kneel on the ground, knees together and body forming a 90-degree angle. Bring your arms straight overhead, holding the rope taut with both hands.
  2. Keep your upper body still and core engaged as you bring your left foot forward and place it flat on the floor so you're in a lunge position.
  3. Then push through your left heel to come to standing.
  4. In one motion, raise your right leg straight behind you and lower your torso toward the floor, keeping your back flat and arms overhead, until your body forms a T. Hold for three seconds, then reverse the movement to return to start. Repeat on the other leg. Continue alternating until you've done 10 reps on each side.

Tip Keep your elbows in line with your ears throughout the entire move.

This Move Works:

Core, Glutes


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