Our topic today for Q & A is on how to get a Tight, Sexy Core! Just in time, with the much talked about new program: “Body Weight Pilates” this program encompasses all the necessary movements to getting a tight core, toned physique and being fit all without a single piece of equipment.
My inbox has been flooded with questions and the one question that continued to come up was how do I get a tight, lean midsection….Check it out below…
QUESTION
Rachel asked: “I’ve tried everything to get a tighter stomach and I want tight abs, will this help?”
ANSWER
Yes! there is no other workout out there that targets the midsection the way Body Weight Pilates does, you work the deep core muscles and obliques. You are targeting more than just the superficial layer of the abs, the moves have been created to target the deepest layer of the abs. Rather than a square looking midsection, you develop a tighter waistline and quickly notice the inches melt away as the waistline comes in.
Have you ever noticed in any fitness training facility when it comes down to working on the abs (core work) the movements are 95% of the time all Pilates based.
QUESTION
Michael asked: “I train 5 to 6 days a week at Gold’s gym, my back get’s pretty tight and so do my hamstrings, I’ll do ab exercises and I’ve heard Pilates is the best for core, is this true?
ANSWER
Yes, Michael it is…Here is why. Unlike doing hundreds and hundreds of sit-ups these body weight Pilates moves target the transverse adbominals (deepest layer of the abs) no one ever talks about these. When you work on strengthen this section of the abs, lower back pain is quickly releived. But you have to continue adding these moves to your weekly workouts.
Tight hamstrings, it’s very common especially with Men. Guys start off young in sports, faster than girls do. So essentially Guys need Pilates more than women. When dealing with tight hamstrings the low back and the psoas need to be addressed. Lacking in lower lumbar flexion is in direct relation to tight hamstrings.
When using this Pilates system every single weakness and tightness in the body is addressed, whether you know it or not. Practicing these moves on a weekly basis focuses on helping to strengthen the body, the core specifically and the flexibility of the hips, shoulders, hamstrings and low back.
You will be shocked to know Pilates is the secret weapon of many athletes and pro ball players. And once you starting incorporating it on a weekly basis your performance in and out of the gym will improve drastically.
But the best part of all is you don’t need fancy equipment or have to walk into a fancy studio to get all the benefits of Pilates.
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Jane says
Hi! I see that the workouts are divided into upper and lower body and core. Are they organized into workouts by week, or do we have to pick and choose and decide for ourselves what to do when? I’m loving the 4-week meltdown program, btw!
Sylvia Favela says
Hi Jane! At the end of the illustration of the Upper/Lowe/Core exercises are 3 sample workouts. You can chose which workout you want to do every day. The Meltdown program is organized by the week! I’m glad you are enjoying them =) I would suggest adding one of the workouts from the body weight system at the end of the workout in the Meltdown program. You will see results faster! Try it and let me know how you feel after the workout =)