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The Hundred

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Master the foundational breathing and core-activation exercise.

What coaches agree on

  • Pump your arms in a steady rhythm, inhaling for a count of five and exhaling for a count of five, for ten rounds until you reach 100.
  • Match the leg position to your current strength: knees bent or feet down to start, working up to fully extended legs over time.
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  • The Hundred pumps blood through your body to warm it up, which is why it is traditionally done first in a Pilates session.
  • Press your lower back into the mat and keep your abdominals engaged to support your spine throughout the exercise.

Common mistakes

  • Pulling the head up with the neck, instead of curling up from the abdominals, strains the neck; rest your head down or support it with a hand if that happens.