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Mari Winsor's Flat Abs Pilates

Backcover description: Sculpt a lean, firm core! Master Pilates instructor Mari Winsor is targeting your core in these two brand new 20-minute ab workouts. Strengthen you powerhouse while you get a small waist, flat abs and a long, lean look. FLAT ABS WOR

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Level:		Begin/Inter

Toning emphasis:		Abs

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Toning Emphasis

Workout 1
Abs:	22 minutes	(100%)


Workout 2
Upper body:	2 minutes	(9%)
Abs:	20 minutes	(91%)

Instructor:		Mari Winsor
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Certified instructor description: Two back-to-basics Pilates workouts, each one strengthens your abdominal muscles in a different way. The first program features basic exercises done at a fairly fast pace. The second includes slower, more challenging moves that target the deep transverse muscles (both workouts will give you a flatter, firmer waistline). The setting and approach are classic Mari Winsor — raised platforms and a very hands-on teaching style (with an unwavering emphasis on control, breath and focus). Includes all the traditional ab-targeted moves like “teaser,” “the hundred,” “criss-cross” and “rolling like ball.” ©2011. DVD has: Wide screen.

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Mari Winsor's Flat Abs Pilates

2 Excellent Workouts for the Abs

Mari Winsor does a great job of planning 2 exercise routines that challenge the core area. She gives very clear instructions and reminders about proper breathing and form. Modifications are shown but some advanced exercises are included in these routines such as neck pull, hip circles and the teaser. Both workouts include the series of 5 which are my very favorite Pilates exercises. The first routine moves along quickly. There is very little down time between the exercises. Workout 2 has an emphasis on the c-curve and maintaining a contraction of the core muscles. Mari includes stretches between the exercises to release the contraction. This routine also includes more advanced exercises including rolling like a ball that transitions into a teaser, open leg rocker and the boomerang. I've been practicing Pilates for 12 years and I find these two routines challenging, well planned and effective. - posted by Diane on 3/10/2012

This is a pretty boring workout!

I found this workout to be boring. Don't know what it is about Mari Winsor but I can't get around doing her workouts. There are so many better instructors out there. Sorry... - posted by Casey on 3/18/2011

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Beginner: Just starting out, very overweight or haven't exercised in over six months.

Intermediate: Active in sports, dance or any regular exercise (2 to 3 times per week).

Advanced: Very active in sports or consistently work out four or more times per week.

Toning emphasis

Upper body: Arms, chest and back.

Lower Body: Legs, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Abs: Abdominals (stomach), core and sometimes lower back.

Total body: Tones all three of the above muscle groups.

Muscle Toning

Definition: Slow, controlled movements working against resistance (e.g. dumbbells, a band or just your own body weight). Includes Pilates and weight training.

Benefits: Builds lean muscles. Increases your metabolism. Makes everyday activities easier.