Kristi Yamaguchi's Pilates Workout

Workout created by Joy Petrash, Pilates instructor, Center for Sports Medicine in Walnut Creek, California

Slides in this Workout:

Kneeling Core Twist
Side Kicks with Toe Taps
Leg Circles
Side Pendulum
Kristi Yamaguchi's Pilates Workout Video

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Kristi Yamaguchi never had definition in her stomach until she tried Pilates. Here, the all-over toning Pilates workout she swears by. Do this Pilates workout 3 times a week to get flat abs.

Kneeling Core Twist

Targets: Back, deltoids, abs, obliques

Kneel on mat, knees under hips, abs engaged, back straight, with a resistance band (start with a light one) under knees, holding one end in each hand, arms by sides.
Lift arms straight out to sides at shoulder level, keeping shoulders down, until band is taut.

Watch a video of Kristi demonstrating this move!

Next: Side Kicks with Toe Taps