Pilates Core Power - Abdominals Abs & Back with Karen Gayle

Firm and flatten your abdominals, stretch and lengthen your back and see how strengthening your "core" will make all other activities you do seem easier.

Combine correct breathing with precise, fluid movement to realign your spine and improve posture. s It’s the surest way to avoid nagging back and neck pain and it helps reduce the chance of injuries.

With this 50-minute routine, you'll create more strength and power from the inside out, stand taller, and develop a longer, leaner silhouette.

Combines Pilates-inspired movements with classic abdominal toning. You'll increase the strength and flexibility of your “core” muscles, the muscles that support and stabilize your entire body.

Karen's unique complementary design optimizes safety and effectiveness. For example, a contracting movement is followed by a lengthening motion. Or a back-muscle move is followed by an ab routine (usually integrating the legs and arms to vary the intensity). Lots of modifications, exquisite cuing and quiet instrumental music.

Develop power from the inside out with Pilates Core Power. You’ll stand taller with a longer, leaner silhouette. Imagine your body, having the posture, lightness and elegance of a dancer. Enjoy this practical approach to Pilates with 50-minutes of matwork done entirely on the floor. Take a break from traditional weights and develop strong, lean muscles without building bulk. With just the right mix of toning and stretching, you’ll flatten and firm your abdominals and strengthen your back muscles with easy-to-follow Pilates moves. By having strong and stable torso muscles, daily activities become easier and sports performance improves.

Karen Voight, internationally acclaimed fitness expert, has been a dynamic force in the fitness movement for over two decades. Now you can get her personal coaching on DVD.