The strong and lean Pilates body is based in the powerhouse - the deep, woven layers of the abdominal and lower back muscles. The Pilates system of exercise empowers you to stand confidently and move gracefully through your life, by grounding your movements in the strong core of your body.Set on Maui, Hawaii, the Pilates Abs Workout helps you slim and strengthen the ab muscles at the same time. Certified Pilates instructor Ana Caban takes you through a sequence of highly efficient and challenging exercises, focusing on form and precise movement. A modified version is also demonstrated for those with limited flexibility and strength.The regular practice of Pilates helps you strengthen your body"s center of power and create a sleek, streamlined look you will love!The 25 minute workout includes warm-up exercises to stimulate circulation and articulate the spine, challenging mat exercises to condition the powerhouse and buttocks, and cool-down stretches to allow muscles to rest and recover.Props recommended - a Pilates Mat