How to Do the "Hundred" Exercise in Pilates
Place a yoga mat down on the floor.. Lie down on your back, centered on the Pilates mat.. Lift your legs above your hips and then push them straight out.
Steps
1
Place a yoga mat down on the floor.
Place a yoga mat down on the floor.
2
Lie down on your back, centered on the Pilates mat.
Lie down on your back, centered on the Pilates mat.
3
Lift your legs above your hips and then push them straight out.
Lift your legs above your hips and then push them straight out.
4
Lift your head and chest.
Lift your head and chest.
5
Pump your arms up and down.
Pump your arms up and down.
6
Breathe in and out 5 times while you pump.
Breathe in and out 5 times while you pump.
7
Do the exercise 10 times.
Do the exercise 10 times.
8
Avoid lifting your legs and shoulders for the easiest version.
Avoid lifting your legs and shoulders for the easiest version.
9
Leave your head on the floor if you have neck problems.
Leave your head on the floor if you have neck problems.
10
Stay in the bent-knee tabletop position if you have a bad back.
Stay in the bent-knee tabletop position if you have a bad back.
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Keep your legs at a lower angle for a harder version.
Keep your legs at a lower angle for a harder version.
12
Mix up your position throughout the 100 to adjust the difficulty.
Mix up your position throughout the 100 to adjust the difficulty.
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