Whether you’re dancing your way to dropped pounds or making like a ballerina on the barre, there’s no end of trendy workouts to try. But one workout that’s shown the test of time is Pilates: the exercises are great for toning and targeting muscle groups, which is perfect for upcoming bikini season. And don’t be fooled; these exercises will have you sweating! Here are 5-targeted moves to start working into your exercise routine in time for bikini season! Abs Pilates is the perfect workout for your abs. It engages the transverse abdominal muscles, which are your deep abs, so these exercises not only help you get a toned stomach but also strengthen the muscle that helps “suck everything in.” Try

this ab sculpting series from celebrity trainer Nicole Stuart that includes Pilates basics like The Hundred and Single Leg Stretch . Glutes Pippa Middleton’s love of Pilates may have been the key to her famous backside . Get your own attention-worthy bum with Pilates exercises that target your glutes. Try the Swimming Frog , for example. This move mimics the moves of an amphibian to tone your back as well as your backside. You can also try the move with a basketball between your legs to make it more challenging. Check out three more moves for three different areas after the break!

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5 Pilates Moves That Will Get You Ready For Bikini Season