Pilates has become a global sensation in recent years, especially popular among Korean celebrities. Compared to yoga, Pilates focuses more on core muscle training and can be easily performed at home with just a mat. No weight training or dumbbells are needed; this simple set of Pilates exercises effectively reduces belly fat and helps you achieve a V-shaped abdomen and defined abs.
The Pilates abdominal exercises introduced in this article come from Instagram fitness influencer LILLYSABRI, a former physical therapist with 5.48 million YouTube fans known for her abs. This 5-minute core workout video that can be done at home has already amassed over 11 million views and is effective in reducing abdominal fat. Let’s challenge ourselves together with her now!
With both feet suspended, engage your core, and alternate pulling your knees to your chest for 30 seconds.
With both feet suspended, engage your core, and alternate cycling your legs for 30 seconds.
With your knees bent and feet off the ground, engage your core, place your arms at your sides, and perform an up-and-down tapping motion for 30 seconds.
Lie flat, raise both hands, engage your core, and begin crunches for 30 seconds.
With your hands suspended, engage your core, extend your left leg repeatedly upward and to the left for 30 seconds.
With your hands suspended, engage your core, extend your right leg repeatedly upward and to the right for 30 seconds.
With your hands placed under your hips, engage your core, extend your legs straight up and down like a swimming kick for 30 seconds.
With your hands placed under your hips, engage your core, hold your legs straight for 3 seconds, then bend your knees and raise them for 3 seconds, repeating this for 30 seconds.
With your legs raised and bent, keep your hands suspended and still, engage your core for 30 seconds.
Maintain the suspended position from step 9, then place your hands beside your ears, engage your core, and coordinate your body while pedaling your legs, alternating side-to-side twists, right elbow to left knee, and left elbow to right knee (as shown in the small image above), alternating for 30 seconds to finish.
Persisting with this 5-minute Pilates abdominal workout daily for just 14 days will yield noticeable results. Starting today, join LILLYSABRI in the challenge and effortlessly achieve a flat belly and 11 clearly defined abs at home!
