Sculpt Your Legs, Butt, and Abs With This Pilates Sequence

There’s a certain kind of body you just can’t get from SoulCycle or sprinting on a treadmill—it’s that lean, toned look and pencil-straight posture that comes from regularly scheduled Pilates classes.

And while it’s a great workout, this century-old style of exercising will also make you stronger, more flexible, and more mindful and improve your overall well-being.

With that in mind, we recruited New York–based Pilates guru Karen Lord to take us through a quick and effective lower-body workout that will burn your butt, legs, and abs.

Roll out your mat, hit play, and get started.