Against the Flub

Hip Raise

Works: Glutes 

The benefit: It targets the muscles of your rear end, which can help make your belly flatter. The reason: When your glutes are weak—as they are in most women—the top of your pelvis tilts forward. This not only places stress on your lower back, but it causes your tummy to stick out—even if you don’t have an ounce of fat. Your fix: the hip raise.

How to do it: Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor [A]. Now brace your core, squeeze your glutes, and raise your hips so your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees [B]. Pause for 3 to 5 seconds—squeezing your glutes tightly the entire time—then lower back to the start.

PILATES, HELLOOOOOOO.

fitvillains:

5 Pre-Run Poses

For maximum benefit, complete the entire sequence in order and hold each pose for 5–10 deep breaths, engaging the muscles you need and relaxing the ones you don’t.

Instructions & modifications here.

jamierunningwild:

blogilates:

Sexy Shoulders and Beautiful Back. This is the video I did for BEBE’s Bridal Bootcamp. Give it a try whether or not you’re getting married…doesn’t matter! Summer calls for halters anyways.

This is perfect for my quest to become a sexy bridesmaid :)

solidindecision:

Or just use the road.

fitbeliever:

overcoming-obstacles:

Do these with a 3-5lb dumbbell in your hand. SO HARD

Mason twists are a fantastic ab workout because they work every area of the core. Incorporate 50 reps into your daily routine and you’ll have awesome abs in no time!!