Pilates Video: Connect to the Core

This short Pilates workout is designed to help you connect to the deep core musculature. This connection is the cornerstone of a successful practice and a healthy injury-free body. No matter what your fitness level is, take 15 minutes to tap deeper into your core and find the mindful body-brain connection that will transform your practice and your body. This 15-minute Pilates workout will teach you to

• engage all of your core muscles (and not just your abs),
• do head floats (ab curls) without strain in your neck and shoulders,
• strengthen your lower back muscles and protect yourself from chronic lower back pain;
• use your core to correct muscular imbalances on both sides of your body.

Add this workout to your daily Pilates/fitness routine or do it on its own to build up your stamina and strengthen your muscles for more challenging workouts.

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