40 Min Pilates & Core: Day 14 of HR12WEEK 5.0
Heather Robertson- Duration
- 40 min
- Level
- Intermediate
- Body Focus
- Core
- Est. Calories
- ~202 kcal
A 40-minute no-equipment, Pilates-inspired core workout on the mat: three circuits of crunches, planks, bridges and twists.
Day 14 of HR12WEEK 5.0 is a Pilates-inspired core session using only body weight: after a warm-up, you work through three circuits of five moves each, 45 seconds on and 15 seconds off for two rounds, with a cool-down at the end. You can add light hand or ankle weights for extra intensity. It runs about 40 minutes.
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Who Is It For?
Anyone with a mat who wants a long, no-equipment Pilates-style core session with options to add light weights.
Who Is It Not For?
Not ideal if you have sore wrists or a sensitive lower back, since planks, twists and crunches feature throughout.
Key Benefits
Strengthens the abs and core with crunches, planks, bridges and twists, using body weight only and a clear circuit structure.
Things to Keep in Mind
Keep your neck relaxed in crunches, your wrists stacked in planks and skip any move that strains your lower back.
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