30 Minute Intermediate Pilates Total Abs & Core Workout- get a flatter tummy! At Home Pilates

[@bindu7658]

Rachel, thank you, what a wonderful session ! Definitely it’s a challenging workout for me. But I thoroughly enjoyed it😊 love your classes ❤

[@MrsRivera777]

Thank you this was great!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it x

[@lisameares7367]

It was fun to do abs without crunches. So challenging! Great workout Rachel, thank you ❤

[@michelledenton8667]

Great tough workout, really good thanx xx

[@jocelynechiverri732]

Thank you rachelle! You are of big help on our road to wellness😊

[@essexcaz5685]

Wow…..I think I might have sworn doing that one! Loved it though😊

[@nataleec7030]

Loved it!

[@imeldabradley]

Great workout Rachel. Would love more intermediate level mat workouts that are oesteoporosis friendly.

[@helenb6936]

Congratulations Rachel... 250k subscribers...🎉❤👏👏👏👏

[@SuperJosyan]

Well done and beautiful!

[@aliciaclack2699]

Loved this class - core work so important and this really made me focus , more please

[@kodiwust6921]

I love it! When you reminded us to dont forget to breathe...I was holding my breathe! hehe! Thank you so much Rachel from New Zealand!

[@musicislife665]

Thank you Rachel! You are good and beautiful!

[@paulabrasileiro1970]

Thank you!!❤

[@marytyrrell7237]

Such a great class & advise Rachael 🎉thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@suedepinto2016]

First time I’ve repeated this - still struggle with legs in the air, switching ankles to a beat, 4 down, four up - painful in lower right back, felt like ribs were popping up, and hard to keep belly from popping up, too! Helped to bend my knees a bit, but not sure if that makes the move less effective. Only way I could do it though! I struggled with doing the breathing, also, seemed to change from inhaling up, exhaling back for some moves, and then exhaling up, inhaling back for others - again, found my abs popping out instead of staying in!😅 I guess everyone struggles with something!😊❤

[@christineholman7069]

Thanks so much, Rachel! :)

[@irenealdred9397]

Had a few back issues with this workout.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

@sophieroberts5550 Dear Sophie, here's the answer to your question in the live chat 'Could you please explain why we exhale to lower single leg from table top position, but inhale when lowering both legs from table top. Great question! Exhaling to lower the single leg is about tuning the body in to the core stability and control whilst doing an easier movement, then we increase the load and the challenge by reversing the breathing to lower both legs. My theory is that by preparing the core through the single leg exercise, the body should be able to find the core stability and set the core on the exhale, holding the stability whilst inhaling and lowering the legs. It's what I call fine tuning! And is very much an intermediate level movement. Hope that helps 😘

[@sophieroberts5550]

That’s a really useful explanation, thank you. Keep up the inspiring work!

[@margaretdoyle7863]

Thank you Rachel I’m about halfway through the 10 weeks. Not only is the promised toning taking place but my balance has improved dramatically. I’m come in again after the 10 weeks .

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I’m so glad to hear that Margaret, keep up the great work ❤️🤗

[@chantelyabubbles8712]

Wow that was a good one. Hard for me though. I do hope it gets easier. I love these!!! Good job Rehabbing knee and low back

[@janetcoopey1128]

Another great session. Certainly know I've worked my core! Last one was a killer.xx

[@lizwilknson1897]

Wow! That was hard work - really enjoyed it and will try it again tomorrow to see if it's any easier. Thank you Rachel - much appreciated.

[@AnnAlley]

Morning Rachael An awesome and a little challenging workout. I love it, will do it again and always. My body feels so good. Love to work some of it in other workout. Thank you so much, and Kerwin too🎉❤.

[@dorag1150]

This is a very strong workout! I did the workout yesterday and today I am feeling all areas connected to the abdominal wall! Definitely it is a great challenge to do 3-4 times a week for 10weeks to see the sculpturing results like Rachel is advising ❤!

[@fayewhite7541]

Thank you Rachel. I enjoy listening to your comments when changing, putting away my mat and beginning household chores. Today you said this was an intermediate workout. I think it was helpful to not know it wasn’t beginner. You slowly led us into the hard stuff. I only had to modify two exercises near the end because I have issues with my toes. Have a wonderful weekend Rachel ❤

[@katjamogensen7767]

Thanks again Rachel for a challenging workout!! And thanks for being there every week.

[@luckygirl2u]

Thank you again, Rachel. From January through March, I was out of any strenuous exercises due to scoliosis. Fortunately, I was referred to a naturopath Doctor Who does my new little eked on my back and ribs and makes me so much better. But Maya, I lost strength and this was really a good workout for me to, put everything back into it, but it was good. I think you.

[@juliemacefield3307]

Thankyou Rachel WOW !! My core is on 🔥 see you next time 🙋💐❤️

[@claudiabouslough6914]

I did this today and really appreciated it! I watch from Southern California in the US. I watch all the videos after they've been streamed. I've been doing them for about a year and though I struggled with some of the exercises I was pleased to be able to do this intermediate session!

[@dawngriffith5361]

Woozy! This was a great core and abs workout today! I can feel the burn!! Thank you so much!!

[@beenadevicr]

Hi Rachel, that was a wonderful but tough workout. I have problems when i need to be on my elbow and to raise my body. By the way, I managed to get some of my friends here in Sarawak to follow your classes. Looking forward for the next class on Monday.

[@MargartiaDiazCormick]

Im late. gret class. This is Peggy from Argentina

[@Clarky1951]

Well Rachel that was a workout!!! I definitely felt my core afterwards. The last exercise was really tough. Managed it, but just not as many as you. This 72 year old is happy Iady…🥰 And listening to your chat, I want to say, you’re remarks about diet are spot on. Eating processed foods on a regular basis is so unhealthy. I eat very few carbs, as in starches like bread, rice (that’s due to my type 2 diabetes). Hubby and I eat as clean, organic and fresh as we possibly can. It totally makes a difference in how you feel and function. 🩷

[@kimb.2883]

I agree, a real good all around core workout! Thank you! 🤗🐕

[@janesaunders5792]

Fabulous Rachel Thanks so much x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You are so welcome!

[@LindaArtinger-uc4nr]

Thank you Rachel! Great workout!!❤

[@suedepinto2016]

Wow good challenge for my sleepy core today!🥵😂 did this late afternoon, just what I needed after a loogy day (allergies?🤷🏻‍♀️) and a large lunch! This wasn’t a live for us in the U.S., so couldn’t ask, but always wondered, what does the on all fours, slightly lifted knees do? I feel it in my arms and shoulders, but my lower back on the right side cracks and pops alarmingly! I used to have pain there, but that exercise, as hard as it is, seems to pop everything back into place and alleviate the pain! It’s amazing, really, it sounds like I’m not going to be able to stand from all the crackling, but then I do, and it feels good!😝 have a lovely weekend 😊❤

[@suedepinto2016]

P.S. I checked your Pilates book, but don’t see this move in there, so don’t know what to call it - but you said this time not to lift knees too hard or it’s too easy!

[@JacquelineBooms-mw9bq]

I love this one!

[@mariacriscoelho]

Great hints!!!

[@carolwatkins8541]

excellent!!!

[@susansatchwell8482]

Yes not too bad for 75 yo, as my back/ hips stiff after so long drives over weekend did about 2/3 of each exercise except leg lifts of side hurt my hip today so stopped . You have so many good ex that can be hard to choose. Nice for days when I don’t swim but still wanted to limber up. Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Nice work Susan, so glad to hear youy love all the variety and choice on the chgannel. Thanks for your support, Rachel xx

[@vivianemeneghin8791]

Keep up the amazing job . Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thanks, will do ❤️🤗

[@jeanninedouws2113]

Ik doe al een hele tijd en mijn spieren, en lichaam is al veel sterker. Alleen mijn benen verkrampen soms. En misschien meer oefeningen voor de buik En ik vraag me ook af hoe weet ik dat ik het goed doe. Maar bedankt voor de goede uitleg

[@Tulitakon]

It’s hard indeed! I’m going follow your advice doing this for 10 weeks. Thank you. Your awesome body shape is due to Pilates practice or you lift weights too?

[@reneesimongormley1890]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome, thank you xx

[@susaneisenbach5021]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too! ❤️

[@ibolyabenedek7070]

❤

[@lgil42]

Watching from the Philippines. Have Bad knees, is there a substitute instead of kneeling. I have been doing Pilates for several years. But these last two years,my knees hVe bothered me. I do side planks eith my knees bent

[@lgil42]

Btw Rachel am 81

[@SaveForLater]

Can you explain the mats you use? I heard you mention a 10mm mat in one video. That was for mat work. Do you use a cork mat?

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello 👋 I use different mats according to my workouts - this one is from corkspace.co.uk/ and is the Golden Align Mat. When I’m doing a Pilates session with a lot of spinal work such as rolling and inversions I use a much thicker mat like this: www.amazon.co.uk/Core-Balance-Extra-Thick-Eco-Friendly-Exercises/dp/B07TXRXH8F/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_pe_im_v5_t1_cas_p_4_0?pd_rd_i=B01MZ74I83&pd_rd_w=2bIAH&content-id=amzn1.sym.f7e6bf68-3971-4f37-ba61-34872b4089f1&pf_rd_p=f7e6bf68-3971-4f37-ba61-34872b4089f1&pf_rd_r=CJN4VB99XGR480XPQJCB&pd_rd_wg=OQPFA&pd_rd_r=c8e680c5-0dcc-4ad4-ac57-11bfe4022e11&th=1&psc=1. Hope that helps 🤗

[@4thindrev740]

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[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

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[@joancable9062]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Welcome!🤗

[@mariacriscoelho]

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[@susaneisenbach5021]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too! ❤️

[@marytyrrell7237]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome, thank you xx

[@michelledenton8667]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too! ❤️

[@tabithasymonds]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you too! ❤️