“The Hundreds” is the first exerice from the Pilates Mat serie. It’s the perfect one to warm up the whole body. The “Box” is well settled on the mat. Beginners start from “table top” position, then, when the powerhouse is stronger, you lengthen your legs up, then, if you can, you lower your legs to reach a nice 45 degree angle, finally after a regular practice, you can reach just over the mat. You look well to your center, long arms pump up and down from hip width  while the chosen position is hold. Inhale for 5 counts, exhale for five counts. 5/in, 5/out/10 times. top” position, then lenghten  Promise, the abdominals muscles, the lats and the leg muscles will be very pleased by this warm up!