A Quick 20-Minute Pilates Workout for a Stronger Core

If you’ve ever come across the saying “all roads lead to Rome,” in the fitness world, the equivalent would be: all roads lead to your core. This is the key focus in the latest episode of Good Moves with Brian Spencer, a talented instructor at East River Pilates. This 20-minute Pilates session is designed to boost your core strength through a comprehensive full-body routine, recognizing that the core plays a crucial role in various movements.

To kick off the workout, Spencer guides you through some unique reverse seated cat and cow stretches. This fresh twist on a well-known stretch provides a deep stretch right at the beginning of the core-focused workout. Spencer emphasizes the importance of warming up the specific areas you are going to engage to prevent injuries and enhance your flexibility.

Next, you will transition into a series of arm raises while seated. This gentle activation of the core primes you for more challenging exercises later on. Following that, you will engage in a couple of back stretches to prepare for movements involving the muscles in your back and legs. These stretches help increase circulation and loosen up your limbs.

Throughout the 20-minute Pilates routine targeting the core, Spencer leads you through a diverse range of exercises. With his motivating attitude, Spencer guides you through demanding stretches, emphasizing that each movement contributes to building core strength. While it may seem daunting, rest assured that you will gradually progress through each section of the workout, leaving with a more resilient (and possibly slightly achy) core.