The Hundred is one of the most basic Pilates moves, but it’s popular in nearly every Pilates class thanks to it’s effectiveness and that it serves as a warm up for the lungs and abdominal muscles. It’s a great way to start and end a Pilates routine and you’ll see results quickly.

The basic move requires you to lay on the floor with your legs just slightly off the ground. You use your abs to slowly bring your head, shoulders, and spine off of the floor while your legs remain slightly off the ground, but still parallel to the floor. This basic move is repeated at different intervals to create a workout that not only makes you strong, but lean as well.

There are several variations on The Hundred including lowing your legs to make it more challenging for your abs to maintain balance, or legs extended with your head on the ground. The main thing to make sure that you are doing throughout the exercise is to make sure that your abs are doing the work to maintain balance, not your back, neck or legs. Targeting the abs and making sure that they stay engaged throughout the exercise is the way to get the results you are looking for.

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