Which Pilates exercises strengthen your abdominal muscles?
Explore Pilates exercises for abdominal strength and core control. Train at your level with guidance and body, food & mind at bbb. Book your trial.
Pilates for stronger abdominal muscles
Pilates works on cooperation between abdominal, back and other muscles around your trunk. Controlled exercises can help develop strength and movement control. A strong core concerns what you can do, as well as appearance. Experience, exercise selection and consistency determine the challenge.
Which exercises can you try?
The Hundred, single leg stretch and adapted plank variations are examples of Pilates exercises for trunk control. You do not need to start with the full version. Head support, a smaller movement or a different position may be needed. Your coach helps select suitable exercises and teach technique.
Abdominal strength and a firmer-looking stomach
Targeted abdominal exercises train muscle, but do not determine where your body loses fat. Several factors affect abdominal appearance. After birth or with pelvic floor symptoms, individual advice may be needed. Consider strength, confidence and movement comfort alongside appearance.
A manageable Pilates routine at bbb
At bbb, a holistic intake covers goals and experience. You can try mat Pilates or Hot Pilates and build a routine gradually. Body, food & mind also means attention to food, sleep and recovery. Your coach helps adjust exercises when more challenge is needed.
Read more: Is Pilates challenging enough to build muscle?.
Recovery and physical complaints
bbb also supports women who want to exercise during recovery or with physical complaints. Explore exercise during recovery, a herniated disc, rheumatism and a frozen shoulder. We adapt movement where appropriate and follow your clinician’s advice when needed. Our coaching complements medical care.
Start with a free trial
Your personal trial takes approximately 45 minutes: a holistic intake, a tailored workout and a short outtake. We discuss body, food & mind, your wishes and physical complaints. You can experience a hot cabin when suitable. For a hot cabin group class trial, book one trial slot so there is time for the intake and outtake. Women of all ages are welcome. Discover bbb and explore our locations.