The roll up- Pilates for beginners

The roll up is the classic Pilates exercise that is included in the Pilates for beginners guide.

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The roll up is one of the classic Pilates Mat exercises. Roll up is a great challenge for the abdominal muscles, and is well known as one of the Pilates flat abs exercises. It has been said that one Pilates roll up is equal to six regular sit ups, and is much better than crunches for creating a flat stomach.

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Beginner Pilates Exercises: Pilates Exercises: Roll Up



Even the basic intermediate version of the Roll-Up is extremely demanding, so don't expect to whip through it the first time you try. If the basic Roll-Up is beyond your current skill level, don't be discouraged. You can get started on the road to mastering this exercise by applying one or more beginner-level modifications. These modifications are designed to help you reap the benefits of the exercise—a strong, healthy, flexible, well-aligned spine, a powerful, supple core, and deep, healthy breathing—safely at your current skill level. As your body becomes stronger and more flexible, you will use fewer beginners’ modifications to slowly increase the challenges of the Roll-Up so you can continue to experience its benefits.

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