Topic: Real Pilates
For carving a solid core, Pilates is king. Pilates challenges big and small muscles from your tootsies all the way up to the base of your noggin. "It's resistance training, pure and simple, because you work with your own body weight ...
"This integrated sit-up trains your muscles to work together," says Alycea Ungaro. Begin sitting upright with your legs outstretched, your arms reaching toward your feet. "Slowly lower yourself down, one vertebra at a time, while reaching your arms up over your head ...