Pilates Abs Workout

[TheaterForLife2013]

great workout - could definitely feel it in my abs (and a sore neck too, but I know how to relieve that). The only problem I had was in the side planks, it wasnt my abs that made me stop, it was that my shoulder was hurting from pressure, and there wasn't a way that I could relieve the pressure on my shoulder and still do the exercise.

but I could definitely feel this. This added to a lower calorie/fat/sodium diet, and it will help me tone up just in time for school to get back! thanks! :)

[oDREAMERRo]

is it normal for my arm that is holding my body up to hurt at the hip lifting exercise? it's very difficult for me to lift my body up too. am i doing something wrong?

[sparkpeople]

@oDREAMERRo If your shoulders are weak, that could explain it. The shoulder and arm is working very hard to hold the body up in that position. Make sure you're in proper alignment (hand under shoulder) to avoid pain, but if it's still too difficult, you'll have to modify. Come to the elbow and/or knees or drop your bottom knee to the ground during the side planks.

[contrastively]

That was so awesome! I'm definitely doing this everyday. :)

[megslade1]

Great video. Excellent pacing and wonderful breath and placement cues. I use it often. Thanks for posting.

[Kalooookalay]

This is so much fun it hardly feels like I'm working out!

[MsSeverusSnapexoxo]

If I do this and cardio, will I see a toned stomach? Or must I do a more harder ab workout?

[sparkpeople]

@MsSeverusSnapexoxo Pilates is great for toning the abs in combination with cardio--and a reduced calorie diet.

[mattvarnr22]

Thank for posting this even tho im a guy!

[FlashJack2189]

great video. my doctor advised me to do pilates because of my lower back pain and i was just wondering what pilates exercises would u advise me to do to treat my back pain. i noticed that when doing the 'roll up' i feel so much pain in my lower back. i also feel pain when doing 'the hundred'.

[sparkpeople]

@FlashJack2189 Most Pilates exercises will strengthen the core and the deep abdominal muscles as well as the lower back. This video should be good to start with although you should check with your doctor first since you experience back pain. If it hurts, then don't do a particular exercise.

[simson99w]

Thanks for sharing~

very very good demo video~~

[WullopPornruangwong]

This video is very helpful, practical, and time saving too. Thanks!!!

[zabpan]

excellent!!! Nice work and usefull for core stability

[misty0892]

i def. try this exercise! its great for me that i have a broken tail bone. it hurts if i do crunches

[Axedope]

great workout there

[lineriksen]

this is amazing! :)

how mamy times a week, should i do this exercise, every day, or?

[daveparkk]

i worked up a sweat in such a short time haha, im always impressed with the instructors, they make it look so effortless when im struggling so much :(

[polkadotpiano]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!!! thank you for posting

[babiedoll92]

like this

[princessaeoifa]

This is really amazing. I felt great after doing the routine :)

[SirenAsylum]

this is a GREAT workout...i couldn't finish in my first try lol i have to subscribe! thanks

[yarixuxwhore]

Holy crap these videos are greattt...been doing it for a week and seriously looking goood, sparkpeople you guys roooockkkk <3

[artsizzle]

Thank you, Nicole, for this workout. I've been doing this plus bikini body workout + butt and abs work out over 4 months. Result: 4 pack coming through!

[imajazzbandnerd]

this is a really good workout, but i'm all bummed because my arms shake too bad to do the side plank =[

[artsizzle]

This was very easy for me...what can I do that's more challenging?

[Gkinz1397]

i did this last summer.. made a difference! i did this everyday. but then a few months later, i got lazy and i had no time because school got in the way.. but since it's the spring break... this is a great time to do this again. :)

[mydenmel]

def going to try this=)goodluck to me=)better get myself a rubber matt too=)thanks!!!

[dotvillerox]

hey does this work?

[FearlessxRiderx]

FANTSTIC video! i absolutely love it! thank you sooo much!

[LadiRapture]

These are awesome...Fast and effective..

[hyuf32]

how do you tignten your abs?

[chrstine2012]

Thanks for the work out.  The screen is a little uneven on the video but still was awesome. Can you kickbox too?

LOL

Have a blessed day :p

[marimositaable]

Couldn't finish the workout just through half of it I didn't feel anything only a sore neck.

[vickidio]

Love this workout, it's quick, challenging, and fits into my schedule

[jariskay]

I just had foot and knee surgery, so this works for not being able to go running and do a full workout. Any more ideas on exercises when I don't have full use of my right leg...let me know! THANKS!!!

[katiealanna]

is it okay to do this everyday?

[sparkpeople]

@katiealanna Actually, yes! Pilates is safe to do daily since it doesn't work your muscles to fatigue (and therefore require resting/rebuilding) the way traditional strength training does.

[katiealanna]

This was brutal haha.

But that just means better results :)

[lampyloola]

good lord that girl got strong abs!

[vampireska21]

can this workout reduce belly fat?

[SoSweetSoDelicious]

What to do if your neck and back really hurt during this workout?

[R4nd0mn33s]

I think this works really well,

Since my abs hurt tomorrow.

And stretches the muscles too!

GREAT VIDEO

[porjesucristo]

i can't believe im just half way through

[Homicide9492]

wow..this is something new. i like it. thanks for the upload

[s4r4hh]

That was a reeeeally great video. Thank you so much!!

[sexcichocl8]

WONDERFUL work out! I truly appreciate you posting this video. It gives me the best work out in a short time which is great for my schedule. Keep em coming. We appreciate you

[Mameychi]

my neck killlleeed at 4:17

[shaunwhitecrazy]

This was an amazing workout I did it the first time yesterday and I still feel it when I move.can't wait to do it again today!

[CrispinFlora]

Whew!!!! what a great workout! --- I finally completed one after 14 days of attempting to finish one complete session of this work out.

Bless your heart, and thanks for the upload.

[CrestOfAbs]

very easy for me cos i have strong abs.

[SickBearage]

then dont do them

[gradyslady96]

thats great.. bi 1 cares

[ILeftMyHeartInTulsa]

This is great. I've been doing it everyday since I found it. I feel results. Thank you.

[barramayra86]

i love the way you breath in and out helps me to do it lol

[StunnedByYourSmile]

i knew that ive gottn outa shape. but im determined to lose some weight from this video. it seemed to work for many other people. and im going to trust them. but its so hard. i can't do it! but i know that if i try doing it every day.... i will be able to. [: ty for inspiring me!

[barramayra86]

keep it up wish you the best :)

[petroniaskho]

that was excellent...i feel energized and strong after a long work week.

i will visit again tomorrow!!

thx

[hairtaishuu75]

06:30 is very hard one to do i guess. but in one side, i can do it perfectly, but on the other side it is just impossible. will it burn the belly fat? im doing this workout on the second time since last night. hope it helps. thanks

[sparkpeople]

Cardio burns belly fat--not toning exercises like these. Both are important!

[MrXLNatural]

If Cardio Burns belly fat not toning excercises, I'd say Swimming as well as this!

[hardrain08]

Pilates seems like a good option for me, I'm going on a six week vacation so i have lots of time, my question is how many classes are safe to do concurrently (or day to day)

[megzdeal]

im definetly starting with pilates :)!

how long until i have results?and how many times a day,or week should i do it?

[jen2sweet]

may be months...after 3 months of pilates, diet and gym i lost 17 pounds.

[homefromaway]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! This workout is EXCELLENT...actually better than the one at my snobby Pilates Studio, and I won't have to drive 20min in the snow and cold to get there! (I can even do this in my jammies if I want to!) SO happy to have found this...can't wait to try all the videos you've posted here.....oh and did I say thank you?? !!

[sparkpeople]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[ShowYourPerfecyButt]

quite every healthy workout followed by instructors is better than the best solo workout...go to that studio!

[1Proverbs31woman]

this works

[hippoboannie]

Oooo I'm excited to start using your video! I took a dance class in high school and we had to do Pilates to warm up and I lost like 3 pant sizes. Unfortunately I didn't have dance class the next year so I gained my weight back. Ive been wanting to start do them again, but could not remember any of the exercises. But this is the perfect video! Thank you!! :)

[JMTryb]

Wow...this was good

[denisprowl]

Pilates best workout I've ever had...........

[veganlittleone]

wow this is amazing :):)

[TheLoneWanderer182]

does this work for men?

[sparkpeople]

Of course!

[osagekaw]

Is this workout duration along with your leg workout enough time to spend doing pilates in one session? How many times a week should I do these exercises to see results?

[commonwhitecollege]

This is NOT easy. I love it.

[arfolc]

I recommend doing it four or five times a week.

[SaraPunkzz]

wow this is harder then it looks ! she is fit lol she makes everything looks so easy

[P3nguinPalooza]

So this works the abs, will it get you a six-pack?

[kosacheque]

Man she makes everything look so easy. Great workout though!

[spiff10009]

This workout's a little easy on the stomach. The coaching is great, however.

[aka00blondie00]

im rly gonna try this but is it effective? i have little bit of a belly and i can't get rid of it no matter how many sit ups i do... :(

[sparkpeople]

Sit ups don't "spot reduce" belly fat. You need cardio (on top of pilates or strength training) to lose weight in the belly area.

[petrelan1]

or, if you eat a proper, light diet.

i found that by switching to low cal, and "light" products, as well as baked instead of fried, plus i have done no cardio, except walking, and i have lost 4 inches!

[windchimex]

walking is like cardio, you must be walking alot :)

[Ijustwanted2c1video]

Yes it is. Start today.

[pachathebest]

Do some squats with a barbell on your shoulders. If you don't have one, get a dumbell, hold it in your hands in front of your chest and do the squats. Half squats. If you don't have the dumbell either, just hold anything that's heavy. You must be having something quite heavy at home.. like a huge bottle of water, the 5 litre ones, or.. I can't think of anything else at the moment.. but man, you can get some.. just move around the house.. or the gym!

[StunnedByYourSmile]

omg me 2! i cant get rid of it! and i have just a little bit. My friends tell me its nothing but it is something! and i dont wanna have it!

[PilatesTV]

Great workout! I love Pilates...

[paulshealy]

Coach Nicole is awesome! Thanks for the great video. Not an easy workout, but it's well worth it!

[jen2sweet]

pilates is love. ♥.

[CassiOsborne17]

man this is hard!! is there something for beginners lol

[ImagineRFM]

wow. she makes it look so easy. And she is talking the whole time. Amazing.

[soror98]

thanks nicole u are realy nice and kind to put all u exercise for all

D.Ahmed

[Pa0olah]

Hey guys.. i have a question... How many days i have to do the pilates workout?

[foxypumpkin01]

Coach Nicole- I love you! Thank you for putting out a workout that normal people can do and being so down to earth. Keep them coming!

[OJDshorty07]

wow i did this once and i already lost some belly fat o.o

[sharmarke24]

thank you for the upload.

[keikothemeowmeow]

To Kirsty:

If you're talking about the one where you're on your back, other pilates instructors have recommended using towels rolled up under your neck.

[catherineku]

Hello, Nicole!

Is there a way to add this workout onto my fitness tracker? I don't see an option for your workouts. Thanks!

[giadalu]

wow im 21 i never thought i was in this of a bad shape lol

i was only able to do 9 minutes

[Rebfancy]

I like this one. I think I'm going to start doing this one every day. It's not really hard, but you can feel that you've really gotten a workout.

[larockeramenor]

Awesome!!!! And I love the site...

[forevermore23]

it really works on me thank oyu very much ;)

[MissMinniMo]

death may be certain but damn my stomach will be flat!!!!

[lillshortay]

wow this is so hard but im determined to loose weight and do these exercises! :]

[xKirstyKaoticx]

wow, i really like this! (:

but my neck hurts =/ is it supposed to hurt?

[tiaamacheer]

mine really hurts as well. lol.

[Isandy03]

No, it's not suppose to hurt. It means you're centering your efforts in your neck, not in your core where you're suppose to. Check your posture and make sure to work from your core...you'll see the difference. Best of luck. :)

[AyanaBoo01]

yes, your neck is supposed to hurt because your body is not used to liftinq your head up; after you do this a couple of times the pain in your neck will qo away. trust me ii was the same way.

[kissgirl09]

i don't believe your neck is suppose to hurt maybe you should try another exercise because your neck is a very important part of life it would be horrible if you were to damage it...

[MrPopoyLagman]

yeah, ive done it before and my neck hurt too. but its effective right?

[BurnsidE07]

try supporting the back of ur neck using ur hands

[SingingSensationX]

This is actually quite easy, im gonna do it everyday

[o0Playboi0o]

this is pain! she's gonna kill me!

[momolovesyou4]

oh the pain

[sellennae]

this one kicks butt:))

[RachelAnnHolton]

i know i dont see how she is talking and doing it its a killer!

[felyscuty]

hard:)very hard,m all wet:)bt ll keep trying

[bigbangtopfan]

this is killer...... my bak starts to hurt..... wen i lift mah head just for abit....can u help me on this??

[darienisforlovers]

This is really good. I am gonna do this workout everyday.

[VurpGurra]

Waow, this is really great! and its free too! thanks to SparkPeople who helps out to be a more healthier and stronger humanbeen. Thanks a lot! /Elisabet

[Gkinz1397]

I LOVE IT!

[dom1qaz]

with pilates you gain maximum benefit with only a few repetitions. if you over do it , you wont get results faster. the key is keeping awareness of your abs and keeping them pulled toward the spine. you execute all movements as precisely as you can, dont go fast, go slow and controlled, in a week youll feel strength

[NMbarrassment]

If it has been working for you can you please tell me what exercise you're doing?

I have been doing this for about a week, once a day combined with 40 mins of cardio and 30 mins of bodybuilding 4 times a week.

If anyone knows of a good diet to go with this please let me know, I'm vegetarian but I get plenty of protein.

[kirbyhugsshadow]

I thank u very much forethis vid I hope it works

[weck73]

Excellent stuff!

[LunaStrawberry]

ah this workout is perfect for me :)

[Shamusistersshow]

am i doing them worng? cuz i think its really easy i mean i feel the effort but its not like a huge deal .. i dont xfeel it as something really hard to do

[loveu4eva07]

omg this is extremely difficult. had to take a short break after only 4 minutes... well here goes the rest!

[Jordalishious]

That was awesome!

Guna keep doing this :)

[skateordie227]

just watching leaves me short of breath

[sheepyuea]

all i learnt from this is that i'm really unfit, and have too short tendons to do half what she does.

[ginalovesribena]

same it depresses me

[oOPlayKateOo]

I have been using this video for a few weeks now and it has been excellent! If you are looking to tone your stomach AND lose weight don't forget to do cardio!Lots of walking/running/swimming etc

[4891tinetine]

wow, this works great! i have done 5 work outs a day and i am definitely improving my bod. although my abs havent cam in yet, the exercises are great for me!

[strkx]

sh*t!! i stared yesterday and i can say that is A W E S O M E!!!!

I did'nt had mcuh faith into pilates, but it really works!!! OMG!!

[3974192]

Love this...will start this tomorrow. Really...

[shckar]

lol .............

[Floraiton]

so how r u doing?

[Super1699]

Great Video! I will defiantly try this and I think I even start today.

[CrazyAngelClaudiA]

ure going too fast :P

[nia0nia]

this is great! Although at the moment a real challenge. I'm going to do this every week day for a month and watch myself get stronger.

[SamanthaNYC09]

I've been doing it everyday for 2 weeks. I havent lost a single pound but my body has totally changed. My luv handles are gone! and I lost an inch off my waste. I'm thinking about starting running to lose weight though.

[bellolipop]

the cardio of running and strength training of pilates will help with the weight loss! I am going to continue this video. It is not easy.

[XXSweetPeaCassieOO]

Good for you! I like to read the comments on this video, especially the positive ones, since I just tried the video for the first time myself. Good luck samantha! and thanks spark people ;)

[herdistora]

I think this is to complicated for me.. i cant do the workout and watch what she is doing :p

[purplemooses]

What kind of cardio is recommended if these pilates are done daily?

[BRiiTTNEYx]

I can't do most of it, my neck hurst like CRAZY.

[jazminfggo]

can someone tell how long the results will take if i

do it every day

[19smk19]

depends how much you weigh and heighth

[Crzeimasha]

5'9-5'10ish 150-155

[slayerofbeastsx]

how often do you practice this? I heard if you did it every night, it wouldn't work or lose weight... and I've been doing this and stretches in the morning and before I go to bed for the past week. =\

[sparkpeople]

Pilates is safe and effective when done every day, but you also need cardio and other forms of strength training to lose weight.

[slayerofbeastsx]

Hmm, so pilates, yoga, and dieting won't work on it's own?

Someone told me that just doing that would make you melt, but I guess I can find alternate ways of excercising when I have time. But I'll continue with pilates and yoga.

[jazminfggo]

pilates is more to tone ur body

[vaguepauline]

She goes a little too fast for my taste.

[yooz3R]

it was too fast for me2, but now past 2 weeks it's pretty slow with talking, just keep doing it on your speed and u will catch her up

I'm doing it 4 days in week only and the results I feel are amazing, especially the stronger back when u sit much of time

[anniesguy]

this looks great but i have sciatica. would any of these moves make it worse or hurt me at all? i really need to work on my mommy-tummy!

[herlequinstar]

Talk to your doctor before starting anything like pilates

[missjessicah]

i like this. i feel good and ready for the day. i'll probably do this again tonight.

[allatamalla]

I LOVE it..amazing. I'm doin it every day..sometimes twice a day.

[xsmexynekox]

why do so many people ask when they'll see results just do it and get healthier instead of asking dumb questions...

[mjufpn]

the best question is"WHY SHOULD I EXERCISE" LOL

[KOSOVARE987]

ummmmm,

im noot overweighted but i want a flat stomach.

im 15 and i weigh 120 pounds. im 5'6

[liesha20]

Thanks for this video I have put on so much weight around my belly but no where else, hopefully this once a day and some cycling will help get me back to normal.

[ANUNEZ25]

damn this is great for abs especially the lower ones. it kicks ur ass and u can feel it.

[amplifiedsunday]

I want to be a workout coach like she is! She inspires me. :)

[chicketchina]

I think one reason your neck hurts more is beacuse your trying to look up at the screen while your on the floor... at least that's what's going on with me.

I also love how in pilates you focus on breathing, it seems to take my mind off the "pain". :)

[sn00pzy]

Your neck could also hurt because your abs aren't strong enough yet to keep up with coach Nicole. That's why people find their neck hurting usually during the first couple of weeks of ab-excercising. Your neckmuscles also try to carry the weight of your upper body, instead of your abs doing all the work. If your neck still hurts after more than a couple of weeks, you're doing the excercises definitely wrong.

[beccababe025]

my neck def hurts after the first time

[HbarleyEd]

i love this but how soon do u see results

[krnxjina]

boo!

[anyapmi18]

i love feeling the burn but how soon will I see some results?

[dylanross777]

me to kinda how quick will results show?

[1goodgirlgonebad]

this workout is awsm¡¡but...when i start seeing results??...

i like this routine

[MissMorgan1991]

how often do i have to do this before i start seeing results? i am someone who has to see quick results (at least in 2 weeks) in order to stay motivated or else i fall off.

[londonpsycho1988]

i do pilates as part of my acting course and over the past few months i have noticed a definate improvement in my stomach muscles and legs! i would recommend pilates to anyone!