Tone Your Body with 10 Minute Solution Pilates

Stability Ball Workout DVD

© Tiana Crump

Jun 29, 2009
Tone and Slim Your Body, Morguefile
Expert fitness instructor Laura Hudson leads an intense pilates workout in 10 Minute Solution Pilates On The Ball. This workout is designed to tone and shape your body.

Laura Hudson is a certified pilates instructor and co-owner of Mercury Fitness. She has over 10 years of experience in the fitness field. Her extensive background in gymnastics, competitive dance, and even flying trapeze makes her a worthy teacher. Hudson's no-nonsense straight forward cuing help users execute each move smoothly.

10 Minute Solution Pilates On The Ball

Laura Hudson's 10 Minute Solution Pilates On The Ball workout is divided into five different routines. Each segment lasts approximately 10 minutes in length. This gives users the option to complete a particular pilates workout every day. Also the workouts can be played together for a full 50 minute session. Like most of 10 Minute Solution exercise videos this workout is designed to fit into the busiest schedules.

Each 10 minute workout concentrates on a specific body part. Routines are broken up into sections like Pilates for Flexibility, Lower Body Pilates, Pilates for Abs, Upper Body Pilates, and Total Body Pilates. It's a powerful workout focusing on every core muscle in the body. You burn calories as you strengthen.

The workout uses an assortment of traditional pilates exercises while on the ball. Hudson instructs on fundamental deep breathing while performing each movement. Leg slimming exercises including lifts and hip rotations assist in sculpting. During the hardcore ab routine extended side planks against a stability ball intensifies the workout.

Exercise Balls for Resistance

A stability or exercise ball is required to perform all of the exercises in this video. The exercise ball adds an element of resistance to the workout. By using a ball to perform pilates movements you automatically strengthen the core. Balls improve balance while creating a more challenging workout. 10 Minute Solution Pilates On The Ball incorporates the function of a stability ball in each traditional pilates exercise.

You can purchase stability balls at any fitness equipment retailer or specialty shop for a reasonable price. The average price for an exercise ball is $15 to $30 USD. Always select a stability ball that is appropriate for your height. A size chart is listed below to help with selection.

  • Height 4'11 to 5'3 - 55cm Stability Ball
  • Height 5'4 to 5'8 - 65cm Stability Ball
  • Height 5'9 to 5'11 - 75cm Stability Ball

Whether you're a busy stay-at-home mom, professional, or trying to balance it all devoting a few minutes a day to exercise can literally change your life and health. 10 Minute Solution Pilates On The Ball provides a progressive pilates routine that is easy to follow. Select one of their five short workouts for a powerful pilates sculpting class in the middle of your living room. Fitting exercise into your life is essential. This workout video is an excellent way to start.


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