Asstasticashley | The Hundred: A Warm-Up for Core Activation

The Hundred is a foundational Pilates exercise that activates your core muscles while warming up your body. Named after the 100 beats of breath, it engages your muscles and increases circulation. Beginners can modify this by keeping their feet on the ground, progressing to the full exercise where the legs are lifted.

To perform The Hundred, lie on your back with knees bent and arms by your sides. As you exhale, lift your head, neck, and shoulders off the mat, raising your arms. Pump your arms while inhaling for five counts and exhaling for five, repeating for 10 sets. This exercise strengthens your abdominal muscles while improving coordination and breathing as highlighted by pilates coaches like Asstasticashley.