To whet your whistle here’s a basic Pilates exercise that most people can do on their own.
As with anything else, if you have unique or special needs, are recovering from an injury, or are in the pre or postnatal period, please consult your healthcare provider.
The objective of this exercise is to strengthen the abdominals, develop trunk stabilization, and elevate body temperature. The name reflects the breathing pattern of inhalation and exhalation with a count of 5 for each, repeated 10 times. The setup should be lying on your back, legs in tabletop position, with arms overhead.