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Pilates Powerhouse Workoutwith Jillian Hessel Start your day strong with Jillian! Make Pilates your wake-up fuel, and power up to a leaner body with improved physical and mental energy for whatever your day may bring.Pilates has been called “the elegant workout” because of its emphasis on lengthening and strengthening muscles throughout the body for a lean and flexible silhouette. The secret of Pilates is in building your center of gravity, or “powerhouse” — the area of muscles wrapping around the abdomen and back like a corset.Pilates Powerhouse Workout focuses on conditioning this vital core. And it does so while making Pilates easier than ever to fit into your morning schedule.In just 25 minutes, this satisfying exercise routine will have you revved up and ready to go. Master Pilates trainer Jillian Hessel shows you efficient Pilates matwork techniques to condition your powerhouse, sculpt muscles you never knew you had, build total-body strength, and give you more all-day energy. Jillian inspires you to gear up and give it your all  — and her expert tips help you get maximum results from your Pilates workouts. Designed to be done first thing in the morning, Pilates Powerhouse Workout will jump-start your day by making you feel stronger, more focused, and better prepared to react to your daily challenges with strength and grace.    Begin by focusing on body alignment. Seated warm-ups and light stretching get your body in sync with the rhythm of your breath.        Mat exercises condition the powerhouse muscles, glutes, and entire lower body.        Standing exercises build on the floorwork to promote total-body motion and flexibility along with improved upright posture.This is a morning kick-start you’ll truly look forward to! With regular practice, you can return your body, mind, and spirit to a natural, integrated state of alignment. Add this energizing workout to your morning routine, and walk out the door centered, balanced, and empowered to take on the day. Previously released as AM Pilates with Jillian HesselWebsite   http://www.jillianhessel.com/prod_04_powerhouse.html