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Want to tone up fast without losing your curves?
Look no further than this cardio-based Pilates routine.
“Pilates lengthens and tones in all the right places,” says Martin.
“This toning will lift and accentuate your natural curves without developing bulky muscle mass.
With more muscle mass, you will naturally burn more calories.”
Sexy SpiderLie facedown on a mat, lifting your chest and neck and resting on your elbows.
Place your palms together in prayer pose.
Push off the floor raising up onto your toes and resting on your elbows (top).
Keep your back flat in a straight line from head to heels.
Engage your abdominals to prevent your rear end from sticking up in the air.
Hold for 30 seconds in this plank position.
Return your foot to the floor and repeat with your left knee alternating sides for 30 seconds.
Repeat this entire sequence 4 times.
Do 100 jumping jacks then immediately segue into the next exercise.
The OysterLie on your side with your body in a straight line.
Bend your bottom arm so your head is resting in your palm.
Place the top hand on the mat in front of you for support.
Imagine you are an oyster!
Your pelvis should remain still.
Breathe out to open.
Breathe in to close.
Repeat 15 times on both sides.
Do 100 jumping jacks then immediately segue into the next exercise.
Place your feet hips-width apart with your toes facing away from you.
Gently exhale and keep your abdominals engaged as you lift your hips off the floor (top).
Bring your left knee into your chest and extend your left leg up towards the ceiling (middle).
Return the knee to your chest and plant the left leg back down on the floor.
Slowly roll back down one vertebra at a time.
Repeat the entire sequence 3 times on each leg.
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