Pilates Abs Workout

I can't rave enough about Pilates and how it's a total game-changer for people who feel stuck in a workout rut! I started hour-long classes about two months ago, after lifting weights for at least a year and not seeing much progress in the last few month. Let me tell you, eight weeks of the reformer has been a revelation for my core strength. . What sets Pilates apart is the focus on very controlled movements that force you to engaging your deep core muscles. It's all about building a strong foundation of strength from the inside out. Those sneaky, hard-to-reach muscles that often get ignored? Yeah, Pilates targets them like a pro! It's like discovering a secret power you never knew you had. But it's not just about the aesthetics of a killer six-pack. Pilates apparently has a multitude of benefits beyond that. It works wonders for your posture, balance, and flexibility, making you feel strong and centered in everyday life. Oh, and can we talk about the variety? You won't get b... Read more

This is a VERY challening pilates routine. While Caban doesn't add any new exercises to target the abs, she does focus on those traditional mat exercises that are the most ab intensive. She also does more reps on some of them. For example, the Series of 5 (which consists of the Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Single Straight Leg Stretch, Double Straight Leg Stretch, and Criss-Cross) is normally done with 5-8 reps per exercise. Caban does 10 (and she does them SLOWLY! particularly the Double Straight Leg Stretch and Criss-Cross). She also does open/closed leg rocker 5 times each (I believe it's is traditionally done 3 times each). Also, her general pace is slow and often makes you hold your legs in the air between moves while she talks. This slower pace makes even basic moves very challenging. Caban also adds variations on many exercises to make them even more challenging. On top of that, she does all of this with perfect form and a serene facial expression! There ar... Read more

As a former professional dancer and someone who stuggles to find "quality" ways to stay in shape (rather than something like a mind-numbing running machine), I was thrilled to get this dvd. I don't do this every day but integrate it with my work out a couple times a week; it's a great tool and a step-up from the Winsor Pilates ab dvd I used for a few years. If you want something challenging to work up to - get this dvd. (Her program is about 26 min long, but that includes a 3 minute verbal intro that you can fast forward through after you watch it once.)

I started pilates with Ana Caban, and I won't do anyones else's workout! It's fun, and this particular workout is really hard. But, you feel stronger when you're done.

I started doing Pilates about 2 months ago, and I love it. I began with Ana Caban's Pilates Quick Start for weight loss. I really liked it, and so I decided to try her Pilates for Abs. It was very challenging! It was definitely harder than the Quick Start for Weight Loss, and it is not for the faint of heart. She does many traditional pilates abs workouts, but adds a twist. She does the harder version, and her assistant, Tara, does the easy version. Also, beware of the "once more". Ana will say "Once more" and she does not mean one more. There may be 2 more sets after she says that. Other than that, I like this video a lot. This is why I gave it 4 stars. It is kinda short, 26 minutes or so. There is only one workout on the DVD. The Quick start video has a 30 minute work out and a 20 minute workout, and a work out CD, so you get more for your money with that one.

This is it! You will see and feel results with this workout. It's excellent.