Aeropilates Total Body Tone and Lengthen - Core

Imagine your core—the center of your body—as an abdominal corset that also includes your glutes. When it is strong, it can change the way your entire body moves.

This workout engages the abdominals, obliques, and pelvic floor to increase stability and control and provide greater support for your back.

The work begins with a single-leg warm-up, keeping your pelvis still while your limbs move. Exercises in different positions and jumps on the Cardio Rebounder progressively activate the deepest abdominal muscles.

This is about more than training your abdominals: greater core awareness helps you control your arms and legs, maintain alignment, and move with more strength and precision.

Marjolein's Tip: during Cardio Rebounder jumps, place your hands under your glutes when you want additional support. It will also remind you to keep your core engaged!

• Running time: about 34 minutes
• Level: Intermediate
• Trainer: Marjolein Brugman with Skylar Rote
• Equipment required: AeroPilates Reformer and Cardio Rebounder