Pilates Abs Workout

[@oOPlayKateOo]

I have been using this video for a few weeks now and it has been excellent! If you are looking to tone your stomach AND lose weight don't forget to do cardio!Lots of walking/running/swimming etc

[@grrrumpypanda]

I've been doing this kind of exercise for my abs for a while but this video helped me a lot, especially with the breathing. It really works. Thanks!

[@ImagineRFM]

wow. she makes it look so easy. And she is talking the whole time. Amazing.

[@alesharaelane]

I do this routine twice a day. It's the video that finally got me started losing weight, taking it seriously, because it is easy enough for me to start off with. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@devondale3]

Very good video. She explains what she is doing and makes it very easy to understand.

[@Rebfancy]

I like this one. I think I'm going to start doing this one every day. It's not really hard, but you can feel that you've really gotten a workout.

[@verycurious00]

Thank you coach nicole! I feel a thousand times better since I started doing your workouts! Im a college student so I have no time and this really really helps. Everyone should give it a try you'll be amazed. :)

[@angelboi88]

I think this works really well, Since my abs hurt tomorrow. And stretches the muscles too! GREAT VIDEO

[@nia0nia]

this is great! Although at the moment a real challenge. I'm going to do this every week day for a month and watch myself get stronger.

[@checkmateIXX]

wow, the very first one is a pretty good workout. i was doing normal sit-ups for the past weeks, and im sweating a lot now that im doing that. thnx

[@VickIdiotalknerdy2m3]

Love this workout, it's quick, challenging, and fits into my schedule

[@missjessicah]

i like this. i feel good and ready for the day. i'll probably do this again tonight.

[@pittsy66]

Wow. Been doing situps and crunches for over a year with results, but not great ones. Only been doing this for a week and already impressed...

[@mbotaola]

Thank you! I am learning to do Pilates and this video has helped me a lot!

[@jazlynn2008]

i love it its great i never do an type of workout and when i did this i culd the burn as soon as i started and when i was done i felt so good it just so relaxing. i will continue every day.

[@darienisforlovers]

This is really good. I am gonna do this workout everyday.

[@devotedsong07]

THANK YOU... i did feel it, i didn't realize how key breathing is till this vid!

[@nonduality1]

i worked up a sweat in such a short time haha, im always impressed with the instructors, they make it look so effortless when im struggling so much :(

[@megslade1]

Great video. Excellent pacing and wonderful breath and placement cues. I use it often. Thanks for posting.

[@paulshealy]

Coach Nicole is awesome! Thanks for the great video. Not an easy workout, but it's well worth it!

[@homefromaway]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! This workout is EXCELLENT...actually better than the one at my snobby Pilates Studio, and I won't have to drive 20min in the snow and cold to get there! (I can even do this in my jammies if I want to!) SO happy to have found this...can't wait to try all the videos you've posted here.....oh and did I say thank you?? !!

[@Kalooookalay]

This is so much fun it hardly feels like I'm working out!

[@yarixuxwhore]

Holy crap these videos are greattt...been doing it for a week and seriously looking goood, sparkpeople you guys roooockkkk

[@mllebuttercup]

LOL---I thought this would be a nice little set of ab exercises; I'm going to really feel this tomorrow. Excellent!

[@MorganP96]

FANTSTIC video! i absolutely love it! thank you sooo much!

[@Wul-Lop]

This video is very helpful, practical, and time saving too. Thanks!!!

[@Homicide9492]

wow..this is something new. i like it. thanks for the upload

[@joyceh44]

this was great i could not keep up today cause it was like WOW. but i am going to try again later today. I am about 225 and lifting that much off the floor was not easy but i am going to keep at it.

[@minimalistdanse]

Pilates best workout I've ever had...........

[@3974192]

Love this...will start this tomorrow. Really...

[@kosacheque]

Man she makes everything look so easy. Great workout though!

[@xboomCHICKAboom]

yes. make sure your elbow is right beneath your shoulder, and up your hips higher so you can transfer the weight to your core and obleques.

[@s4r4hh]

That was a reeeeally great video. Thank you so much!!

[@princessaeoifa]

This is really amazing. I felt great after doing the routine :)

[@weck73]

Excellent stuff!

[@kimcnulty]

Wow that was intense. I am too fat to lift myself on the side arm ones but everything else was ok. Great workout.

[@commonwhitecollege]

This is NOT easy. I love it.

[@smartieiow1]

excellent introduction to pilates for me, thanks

[@Axedope]

great workout there

[@ShowYourPerfecyButt]

quite every healthy workout followed by instructors is better than the best solo workout...go to that studio!

[@larockeramenor]

Awesome!!!! And I love the site...

[@jariskay]

I just had foot and knee surgery, so this works for not being able to go running and do a full workout. Any more ideas on exercises when I don't have full use of my right leg...let me know! THANKS!!!

[@contrastively]

That was so awesome! I'm definitely doing this everyday. :)

[@sparkpeople]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@sparkpeople]

Anyone need a mid-afternoon energy boost? Try this quick #abs workout from Coach Nicole Nichols. Inspired by her Pilates training, this short video will get your core in tip-top shape! #video #workoutvideo #workoutathome #pilates

[@VurpGurra]

Waow, this is really great! and its free too! thanks to SparkPeople who helps out to be a more healthier and stronger humanbeen. Thanks a lot! /Elisabet

[@SimplyAlexandraYT]

great video

[@L0velyx]

haha same here! but i only do the first few minutes like lying on your back and stuff, i do that 2 times a day, the other stuff i can't -__- plus i do some yoga it's so relaxing!

[@sparkpeople]

Actually, this short workout is safe to do twice a day and on consecutive days. Unlike traditional strength training, Pilates does not work muscles to fatigue and is safe to do daily.

[@sparkpeople]

@katiealanna Actually, yes! Pilates is safe to do daily since it doesn't work your muscles to fatigue (and therefore require resting/rebuilding) the way traditional strength training does.

[@sakpase100]

you are the best.....

[@jonhan3r]

Nicole you are the best!!!!!!!

[@simson99w]

Thanks for sharing~ very very good demo video~~

[@atarisguster]

I love doing this workout... does anyone know if it really produces good results?

[@arfolc]

I recommend doing it four or five times a week.

[@anniesguy]

this looks great but i have sciatica. would any of these moves make it worse or hurt me at all? i really need to work on my mommy-tummy!

[@sparkpeople]

@oDREAMERRo If your shoulders are weak, that could explain it. The shoulder and arm is working very hard to hold the body up in that position. Make sure you're in proper alignment (hand under shoulder) to avoid pain, but if it's still too difficult, you'll have to modify. Come to the elbow and/or knees or drop your bottom knee to the ground during the side planks.

[@yooz3R]

it was too fast for me2, but now past 2 weeks it's pretty slow with talking, just keep doing it on your speed and u will catch her up I'm doing it 4 days in week only and the results I feel are amazing, especially the stronger back when u sit much of time

[@Isandy03]

No, it's not suppose to hurt. It means you're centering your efforts in your neck, not in your core where you're suppose to. Check your posture and make sure to work from your core...you'll see the difference. Best of luck. :)

[@mydenmel]

def going to try this=)goodluck to me=)better get myself a rubber matt too=)thanks!!!

[@sellennae]

this one kicks butt:))

[@sparkpeople]

Of course!

[@osagekaw]

Is this workout duration along with your leg workout enough time to spend doing pilates in one session? How many times a week should I do these exercises to see results?

[@sparkpeople]

Sit ups don't "spot reduce" belly fat. You need cardio (on top of pilates or strength training) to lose weight in the belly area.

[@Brightangel001]

Oh goody,now I don't have to waste money ordering the DVD's

[@LunaStrawberry]

ah this workout is perfect for me :)

[@kittyangelita]

i need to do that

[@Donan95]

good video! :)

[@sparkpeople]

@FlashJack2189 Most Pilates exercises will strengthen the core and the deep abdominal muscles as well as the lower back. This video should be good to start with although you should check with your doctor first since you experience back pain. If it hurts, then don't do a particular exercise.

[@chrstine2012]

Thanks for the work out. The screen is a little uneven on the video but still was awesome. Can you kickbox too? LOL Have a blessed day :p

[@sparkpeople]

@MsSeverusSnapexoxo Pilates is great for toning the abs in combination with cardio--and a reduced calorie diet.

[@S3NTINEL2001]

does this work out help u lose weight around your stomach area>? i wanna lose like 30 pounds, thanks a lot in advance =]

[@CatherineOusselin]

Hello, Nicole! Is there a way to add this workout onto my fitness tracker? I don't see an option for your workouts. Thanks!

[@sparkpeople]

Pilates is safe and effective when done every day, but you also need cardio and other forms of strength training to lose weight.

[@mattvarnr22]

Thank for posting this even tho im a guy!

[@aka00blondie00]

im rly gonna try this but is it effective? i have little bit of a belly and i can't get rid of it no matter how many sit ups i do... :(

[@katiealanna]

is it okay to do this everyday?

[@kaymaco]

i heart pilates.

[@imajazzbandnerd]

this is a really good workout, but i'm all bummed because my arms shake too bad to do the side plank =[

[@babiedoll92]

like this

[@oDREAMERRo]

is it normal for my arm that is holding my body up to hurt at the hip lifting exercise? it's very difficult for me to lift my body up too. am i doing something wrong?

[@Liqliq888]

is this only for girls or can guy do it too

[@katiealanna]

This was brutal haha. But that just means better results :)

[@dotvillerox]

hey does this work?

[@Sunnyangel37]

Well, when you exercise your muscles will burn fat for energy. But the more muscles you begin to gain, the more they will weigh. Muscles weigh more than fat. So you will loose the bad weight, and gain the good weight.

[@Underwolfy]

just watching leaves me short of breath

[@giadalu]

wow im 21 i never thought i was in this of a bad shape lol i was only able to do 9 minutes

[@sparkpeople]

Cardio burns belly fat--not toning exercises like these. Both are important!

[@raceexpress5]

Thanks coach...I am teaching that class coming up...check out my video..cc

[@spiff10009]

This workout's a little easy on the stomach. The coaching is great, however.

[@hanmwah]

in one session... imagine

[@dinagape]

..its hard..

[@slashbecslashpec]

Maybe thats because your trying to post comments all the whilst doing crazy core strength..

[@cassyisme]

love handles is like fat on the sides of your stomach. like...directly outwards from your bellybutton to your belt line. dont know how to explain it haha.

[@MrXLNatural]

If Cardio Burns belly fat not toning excercises, I'd say Swimming as well as this!

[@halebopper1]

Overall good, but the first 5 minutes really strained my neck.

[@Brinah]

very interesting! lol

[@RachelAnnHolton]

i know i dont see how she is talking and doing it its a killer!

[@dinagape]

..yeap..:)))

[@Kissy88]

my neck hurt...