Pilates Abs Workout using a Mat, a Ball, Valslides, and a Valband.

I worked with a great gal today who's trying to be cuter than she already is! She wanted to really focus on her abs/hips/thighs, so we did a fun mat/ball/valslide workout that focused on her hot spots. We still managed to put her body through different types of movement to balance everything out.

Check it out:

ON THE MAT

Hundreds
1/2 roll down
Single Leg Stretch
Double Leg Stretch
Single Leg Straight Leg
Criss Cross
Lower and Lift - hands behind head lifted in bow
Single Leg Circles

ON BALL:
Pelvic Lift with leg lefts
Pelvic Lift with leg slides

Y's & Ts - on Belly to get some extension in
Swan prep - hands in front of forehead, elbows wide, legs extended out behind body

Side-Lying Series - with Valband around thighs
Clams
Clams Elevated
Legs Extended - Lift & Lower
Fire Hydrant - upper and lower body moving for oblique work

USING VALSLIDES:

Mountain Climber
Jackrabbit
Skater
Reverse Lunges

Back on Ball:

Roundback abs - reaching up with hands - gaze up
Sideovers - Leaning over ball - legs extended and stabilized using wall
On Belly - Back extension again
On Back and stretching back over the ball

Back on the mat:

Toe Taps
Heel Taps
H & S Up, Heel taps with Leg slide out

Stretching

I hope you enjoyed this pilates abs workout!