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One exercise alone perhaps wont transform your core but in conjunction with a varied and consistent routine?

This Pilates exercise is well worth trying.

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What is the Pilates rollover exercise?

It gives a gentle back massage while engaging the core and stretching the lower back and legs.

And dont underestimate it my abs and hip flexor muscles were fired up unusually fast.

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Of course, physically, there’s no surprise that I haven’t suddenly developed rippling abs.

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