Leading the charge in digital fitness wellness, Francis Flores introduces a rapid, yet rigorous, 10-Minute Mat Pilates workout specifically curated to stimulate the digestive tract and assist in overall digestion, presented exclusively on the PS Fit social media channel. This quick Pilates flow, supported by Activia Probiotic Dailies as a means to conveniently support gut health, challenges participants to move swiftly from one exercise to the next, while also taking time for breaks when necessary and embracing the intense muscular effort, or "burn baby burn". Flores emphasizes that this session is about getting into one's body and out of one's mind, resulting in not just core toning and strengthening, but "detoxifying from the inside out".
The sequence begins immediately with participants on their backs, executing crisscross movements, exhaling as the left elbow approaches the right knee and alternating sides. This dynamic twisting motion sets the tone for core engagement. Following this, the workout transitions into challenging roll-ups, where participants flex their feet and curl up to a seated position, incorporating a rotational twist before rolling back down. Flores demonstrates modifications, noting that participants like Paris can keep their knees soft, utilizing the feet for assistance, while others, aiming for higher intensity, strive to keep their legs straight, describing the roll-ups as feeling like a "little massage of the spine with a little burn baby burn".
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The focus then shifts sharply to the obliques with side work, beginning with V-ups (or hip dips), where the hips are dipped back while the legs reach toward the top arm. This section is highly effective; during this intense oblique work, a participant spontaneously confirms the immediate digestive benefits, "releasing the gas over here," proving the workout is "Instant" and "already working" for digestion. This is followed by a side plank variation, threading the top arm underneath and re-extending it to the sky. Flores points out that this exercise not only engages the obliques but also sneaks in "a little bit of booty action," encouraging participants to lift their hips higher. Switching sides, Flores stresses the importance of form, coaching participants to press the grounded shoulder down, away from the ears, particularly during the V-ups. During the side plank on the second side, the instruction is to check if the hips are sinking and "lift them up to the sky".
The intensity ramps up with a return to the mat for a "four-and-four" core finisher: four crisscrosses immediately followed by four scissors, emphasizing that movement must originate from the core, not just the head. The "final push" takes participants into a plank position, executing four mountain climbers (alternating knee to opposite elbow) followed by a lift into a down dog. Participants are encouraged to prioritize form over tempo, with Flores noting that as form remains a priority, tempo can be increased upon future visits to the workout. The flow culminates in a 30-second endurance push of mountain climbers, demanding the belly pull "in and up" and the hands press into the ground. The session wraps up with a satisfying cool-down, including child's pose, seated spinal lengthening stretches, and a forward fold. Flores encourages participants to celebrate their achievement: "Heck yes I just did that," before concluding the video and reminding viewers to enjoy their Activia Probiotic Daily.
