Pilates Exercise of the Week: The Hundred

We just have to start the new year with the very first exercise in the classical Pilates mat sequence: the hundred.

The hundred is a tough core exercise. In it, you have to jump right into a dynamic breath and movement pattern along with a major abdominal muscles challenge. Of course, for those same reasons, it gets you warmed up and really tones the belly.  There are a number of modifications for the hundreds, such as working with the legs high as you see here, so don't be put off. I've included modification tips in the exercise instructions.

Learn the Pilates Hundred

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