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Daria Einhorn is a Pilates instructor and corrective exercise specialist.

A former model, she is also a childrens clothing designer.

Engaging in belly-based, diaphragmatic breaths.

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Daria Einhorn is a Pilates instructor and corrective exercise specialist. A former model, she is also a children’s clothing designer.

This, in turn, tones your abs.

It will also help to protect your spine, pelvic floor, and lower back.

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According to Einhorn, the ideal is to dodiaphragmatic breathingas much as possible.

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Lie down on your back with your legs bent and your feet flat on the floor.

Place both hands on the outside of your ribcage, where your bottom bra line is.

Notice if your shoulders lift up towards the earsthey shouldntor if only your belly or chest rose up.

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Complete five breath cycles like this.

Sit comfortably on a bolster or blanket so that your hips are higher than your knees.

Wrap a yoga strap or scarf around your ribs.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

Inhale through the nose, and let the strap become tight all around.

Feel your abs tightening gently and your navel pulling towards the spine.

Complete five breath cycles.

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