If you look at Sofia Vergara, chances are the first thing you notice (besides her boobs) is that she's in great shape. Let's face it, as we get older it gets harder to lose weight let alone stay toned and fit. Somehow the colombiana has managed to keep her figure in check since her modeling career which transitioned into film and TV.
She said that she hates working out, but knows she has to do it and does so with the help of a personal trainer. However there's one other little fitness secret of hers that I found out about that you're going to love. It doesn't involve you huffing and puffing and being yelled at by an overzealous fitness instructor either!
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If you've ever taken a pilates class then you know that it is challenging and effective. Recently I visited Vergara's favorite pilates studio in New York City, Strengthen, Lengthen and Tone (SLT), where I challenged my body to the point I was sore for the next few days. I always underestimated pilates as a good workout because I like exercises that require more energy. Boy, was I wrong.
This class not only helped me be more in tune with my breathing, but it challenged my body by stretching it in ways I've never done before. SLT uses pilates reformer machines which look intimidating at first, but my instructor Caitlin Krause managed to guide me through the whole workout. For the next few days my inner thighs, butt and arms were super sore–but in a good way–and I can totally understand why Vergara is addicted to it.
In fact, you too can do this workout at home even without spending thousands of dollars on a reformer machine. Check out these classic pilates moves below!
To build a perky butt:
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For lean legs and thighs:
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Sculpt long lean arms, chest and shoulders:
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Get rock hard abs:
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Image via Sofia Vergara/Instagram
