10 Minute Solution: Pilates on the Ball

You'll use a stability ball to enhance the effectiveness of each 10-minute segment: upper body, lower body, abs, total body and stretch. The ball becomes a fluid and natural part of every movement — boosting resistance, increasing range of motion or adding a balance element. Each non-stop segment includes a wide range of body-part-specific exercises (i.e. the abs section is totally abs-focused). Lara Hudson's one-on-one teaching features smooth transitions and a quiet intensity. Note: The DVD is completely customizeable — you can program it to play the sections in any order.

Requires a stability ball.

No Time to Exercise? We have the solution for you – the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed 5 innovative Pilates workout that are just 10 minutes each. They will slim, tone and tighten your whole body. Compact and ultra-efficient, these workouts fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts or do them all together for one incredible Pilates ball workout!

PILATES FOR ABS: This segment will tone and cinch all the muscles in your waistline. The ball adds extra core work to each exercise to deliver maximum benefits.

LOWER BODY PILATES: This series will virtually melt inches off your hips, buns, and thighs with dynamic exercises that engage and firm all the muscles in your lower body.

UPPER BODY PILATES: Sculpt sleek arms and shoulders, plus a sexy back with these highly effective, targeted ball exercises.

PILATES FOR FLEXIBILITY: Stretch your body and calm your mind with this section. A perfect way to start the day or end a great workout, this segment uses the ball to elongate your muscles from head to toe.

TOTAL BODY PILATES: Become firmer and leaner all over. Instructor Lara Hudson has designed a series of non-stop, flowing exercises on the ball for this intense calorie-burning body sculpting workout.

DVD Bonus: Create your own custom workout by programming any of the five segments in the order you select.

Lara Hudson is a Pilates Method Alliance Gold Certified Instructor and is the owner of Mercury Fitness Pilates Center in San Francisco, California.