Pilates "the 100"

[Trunk]

This exercise has been doing amazing things to my ab. Not just the muscles, more the whole interior.

 

http://www.pilatespa.com/100-Instruction.mov

 

Tips:

1. The arms are extended so that there is connection from finger-tips through to torso. This, with the "water slapping" motion creates a wave that goes through the abdomen (front~back) while you're doing the exercise.

2. Inhale and exhale steadily, count of 5 for each. (The book I'm reading says, "through the nose".)

3. Its important that your lower back is flat to the floor. Book I'm reading teaches this exercise with knees bent, in which position I find it easier to keep my lower spine flat to the floor.

[sean]

Very cool. I've never done that with the arm slapping motion. I'll try that this evening.