Pilates: The Secret to an Amazing Body

Easier than you think

From Health magazine

Ever caught yourself staring enviously at the toned abs and tight butt of the woman next to you in the produce section? Chances are, she’s getting help from Pilates.

Pilates is the workout to turn to for a flat tummy. A 2008 study found that Pilates mat exercises engage and strengthen the deeper ab muscles responsible for a sleek, flat stomach. But Pilates isn’t just about whittling your waistline: It can also give you exceptional whole-body toning and graceful posture, plus make your daily activities (like hoisting groceries) easier to do.

Ready to get a Pilates body of your own? We’ve partnered with New York City–based expert Kristin McGee (her clients include LeAnn Rimes and Soledad O’Brien), shown here, to bring you the ultimate 20-minute Pilates workout. Do it three times a week for a month to drop up to 6 allover inches.

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