40 Min Pilates Core Strength: Day 38 of HR12WEEK 5.0
Heather Robertson- Duration
- 38 min
- Level
- Intermediate
- Body Focus
- Core
- Est. Calories
- ~191 kcal
Slow, controlled Pilates-inspired core work in 40 minutes with light and medium dumbbells, a mat and a Tabata finisher.
Day 38 of the HR12WEEK 5.0 plan moves slowly and with control through Pilates-inspired core exercises such as loaded dead bugs, side lifts and tucks, and sit-ups with a press. Two circuits of 40 seconds on and 20 off come after a warm-up, followed by a four-minute Tabata finisher and a cool-down. The video runs about 38 minutes.
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Who Is It For?
People with a light and a medium dumbbell who want a controlled, Pilates-style core session that still finishes with a challenge.
Who Is It Not For?
Not ideal if you want fast cardio or have neck or lower back pain that crunches and sit-ups tend to aggravate.
Key Benefits
Builds a strong abdominal foundation through slow, controlled Pilates-inspired moves, plus a short finisher for extra intensity.
Things to Keep in Mind
Keep the movements slow and your lower back supported, avoid pulling on your neck in sit-ups, and pick a lighter dumbbell if form slips.
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